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You're not crazy or overly emotional. You're just scared and traumatized because you don't know what's wrong. It is absolutely normal to be scared. I was just trying to reassure you that it is going to be okay!

I was scared and traumatized too. It does get better! I really thought I had syphilis. I had the rash on my hands and feet that looked just like it. I thought to myself, "Oh my goodness, I have Syphilis" because it sure looked like I did. I broke down crying and sobbing. I went through all kinds of torture. I also broke down in the lab and begged for the test because it was part of a bunch of tests. I just wanted to know if I had it or not. I was a wreck because I was scared. It turns out I did not have it. I have Lyme and Co, which I later learned explains all my symptoms. I was also living alone when I was going through all this. It was just horrible.

I was just trying to reassure you that it is going to be okay! Things will get better! You can lean on us. I can only hope that my painful experience can help ease your mind that everything is going to be okay!

Start focusing on detoxing. It is important and productive. It will also help you get ready for your appointment. We're here for you. Hugs!

Lymie girl. The syphilis thing is eating away at me. & if I do have it I'm terrified the herx reaction will take my vison. the herx reaction in syphilis can cause a rapid progression of symptoms. Ive been crying much cuz of this. Since I was a kid I've had to sleep with a tv on or something to be ok. I keep having weird nightmares When I can sleep. the embarrassment of telling my dad if it is that will be too much to. everyone will think I'm disgusting. I also have alot of cardiac issues & the herx for that could kill Me Too. I don't know anymore.

Can you tell us more about the Cleveland Clinic? Are they Lyme Literate?

That's right, I'm sorry. So no green veggies for you, but be sure to eat the others!!! And while it may not be wise to use the Epsom salt soaks, there are plenty of other soaks that you can do and plenty of other ways of detoxing that you can do to help your body get those toxins out. Believe me, you don't want to wait to see if you need to do this or not. I'm far from the only one that has had bad experiences with waiting to detox!

Why would peroxide soaks be debatable? And you can use lemon in your water - unless you have an allergy to citrus.

And there are many recipes for detoxing foot baths. Here are the few that we have listed:
Foot Bath: There are so many "recipes" for foot baths, you can have fun with them and I do them when I am sitting at my computer or knitting on my couch relaxing.

***The Soles of the Feet have the most pores compared to any other part of the body (about 2000 pores per foot)***

Do this 2 to 3 times a day or more if you can for at least 30 minutes.

Mustard/Pepper Bath: Mix the following ingredients in warm water: Dry Mustard Powder (1 tablespoon), Cayenne Pepper (1 teaspoon), 1/2 tsp. dry Ginger Powder, 1/2 tsp. Rosemary Powder and soak for at least 30 minutes. There should be enough water to cover just above the ankles.

This foot soak is used as relief from general aches and pains, toxic headaches, increase blood and lymph circulation as well as giving a sense of well-being.


Plus there are ways to build up your immune system as well.

keep your head up starlette89 things will get better!!! I had to have a liver transplant...got taken off the list cause i got cancer...beat the cancer got back on list ,found out i am a celiac,broke my darn hip,the got cancer again!! they took me off the list for transplnt again... i beat the cancer again..then i went back on list...and my liver failed!!like what the ? I would not give up....i was pretty much on my way out of this world and some poor soul zigged when he should have zagged and i got his liver...so now i only have hep-c to deal with and soon that will be gone..god willing..So in short DON'T feel like there is no hope!!! stay strong and fight!!! i have faith you will win!!! the dark clouds can,t hang around forever the sun has to shine sooner or later!!!

We are here to help you through this!! I'm aware of the issues with coumadin, as my own husband is on it, although I don't know all the issues with it, obviously. And others here will chime in when they have information that will help you as well - just be sure to double check the information that you get from us - no need for massive mistakes!

It's not a matter of how strong you are, but if you have the support you need. We'll do our best here to help you.

Well, it surely made me laugh!! Giggle! Thanks Barrylink!!!

ry girlie. I sent you a email.

Starlette,

Traveler has given you great advice on detoxing. I think you can drink lots of lemon water. I also drink Yogi teas for detox. Some others here have recommended more powerful teas I want to try, but you can start off on something like Yogi. You can look into the foot baths Traveler mentioned.

Start detoxing now to the extent you can so you can try to avoid a herx reaction. One other thing, I was terrified of herxes too based on what I had read. Not everyone gets them. They are not always bad. Don't be afraid. Also, a good LLMD will help guide you through what your body can handle. Start detoxing now and it will help.

Things will get better! I know it is not easy, but they will get better! We're here for you. :)

Oh I'm sorry I think I mixed you up with lymie girl

Thankyou