should we take niece in Ontario to the ER?

panicked aunt here again.
H has been on 200 (X2) doxy since Friday. Symptoms flaring pretty badly and she is running a low grade fever -- feeling super hot/flushed. Is this a herx? I think so . . the bite was 3 weeks ago today!

We have appt. with LLMD in Buffalo on Wed am. (now Monday afternoon)

In the meanwhile, H just came back from primary doc in Toronto (who says this cannot be lyme!) but is now very worried. Primary said she should go straight to ER . . .

What do you all think? I don't want to add to H's stress, but should she go just to be careful?

They will likely run a bunch of tests, but not know about lyme.

thanks for your thoughts!! I am so worried.
T.

The thing is, is if these are die off symptoms and they give her IV abx there will be more die off.

Make sure she is detoxing. Billy was doing 2-3 Epsom salt foot baths every day. Lemon water is an easy one. Lots of water.

I hope she starts to feel better soon. I know this is so hard! Really horrible.

Sorry you and your family have to go thru this. No one should.

thank you, team! This site is invaluable. I will report your feedback to my sister, H's mom, so they can decide what to do tonight.

H went for a burger with her boyfriend, which I think was good idea. Then home for rest and detox. But I am seriously working on her diet . . .

Your encouragement means a great deal.

I will keep you posted!
T.

I bet her symptoms will turn around in the next day or so. It was around 5 days for Billy. Maybe tomorrow.

I, too, would take her to ER—they can rule out anything else that could be a potential urgent threat… and likely won't have a clue about lyme or symptoms or tests, etc… and that's OK.

But totally agree w/ Traveler to demand that they do not give her steroids… there's no need to do that. You can do other things to reduce inflammation (japanese knotweed—can get it from amazon.com)

And totally agree with the baths… also, call around to health food places/naturalistic pharmacies to see if you can get some Alkaseltzer Gold (has no aluminum), which is great for detox and alkalizing. You can probably also order it quickly from amazon.com.

Good luck… you moms and aunts are golden!

-p

Don't let anybody ever kid you, Trishums - you are an awesome aunt!!!

Keep after her on what she eats and her detoxing!! You're doing great!!!

Best of luck tomorrow!! Rest well knowing that it's only hindsight that is 20/20 - as we meet up with these issues, our brain scatters because there are no solid answers with these things. You are doing very well, especially since you have to always defer to someone (her Mom) that may not understand these things as well as you do!!!

So let go of the "if only I had"'s and realize that you are doing a very good job in a very difficult situation! Honestly.

Best of luck tomorrow!!!

Thanks, DancingBear! That is such wonderful news about Billy!!

Things calmed down last night for H. She texted to say she had a burst of energy during day (first time in a few weeks) -- so maybe Doxy helping?

However, she also told me that she has "stretch marks" on her legs - -which sure sounds like bartonella; also now pins and needles in hands ...

I hope for a speedy recovery, but this is sounding more complicated.

Please do keep her in your prayers if you are the praying type. Other than my dad's sudden death, this is the most stressful thing I have experienced in 48 years (and I have had lyme for 3 of them)!
T.

Thank you -- here's hoping. I have to keep upbeat and calm for H and her parents (any my 81 year old mother . . )

Funny, I have been feeling a little rough -- terrible inflammation yesterday . . . I know I need to stay chilled out enough so as to avoid slipping back myself. But the stress/uncertainty is incredible -- as everyone here knows.

Shuffling off to Buffalo in the am. We will approach it like fun road trip!

Thanks again,
T.