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Posted 9/9/2015 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
I woke up today with what seemed like bug bites, but through the day has developed into red painful itchy welts on all my joints, esp my tailbone and the base of my neck.
I have not yet connected with an LLMD in NYC. Thinking I should go to my PCP in the morning? Any idea what it is or how to get relief? Thanks for any help you can offer.
Posted 9/9/2015 4:49 AM (GMT 0)
I have only relief advice=lavender oil. It's antiseptic, antibiotic, and soothing.
Posted 9/9/2015 11:03 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear of these issues!

It might be a manifestation of bartonella... I suggest you take pictures of at least some of the red areas and be sure to have a quarter or soda can in the pics to help with size perception. This way your LLMD can see what you've been dealing with in the event the rashes fade before meeting him/her.

In the meantime, you might want to consider some Benadryl and perhaps a topical application of coconut oil which provides the same type of relief as what sweetpeaisme suggested.

Hope you feel better soon!
Posted 9/9/2015 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
I have the same issue. Especially at the elbows. If I scratch the area the intensity of itching goes up 100 fold. Though I've never had it, I would compare it to poison ivy. Applying direct heat or cold (like ice) seems to bring it down to a manageable level. The other thing I have noticed is that if I take milk thistle it goes away for hours at a time.

Please let us know what your doctor says.... I believe it to be either a yeast overgrowth or a co-infection. .

I have been to 2 dermatologists and both prescribed topical cortisone. The second dermatologist raised the strength to .25% and it seemed to work. Of course, that was before I understood how counterproductive steroid treatment could be with this disease.

Post Edited (B777) : 9/9/2015 12:54:51 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/9/2015 11:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the advice! Wondering if it may be a reaction to doxy? I am 22 days into a 30 day cycle of 100mg/2x day. Worst pain is around wrists, elbows, tailbone, neck and ears. Benadryl doesnt seem to help, I've been slathering myself with castor oil and coconut oil. Will try the Milk thistle. Pretty sure I have bartonella so that could be it too...
Posted 9/9/2015 11:28 AM (GMT 0)
Let me know if the milk thistle works for you as well. It would be very interesting if it did. I notice a reduction in itching within 10-15 minutes.

I was taking doxy the first time I noticed it and stopped taking it immediately. Unfortunately, that wasn't the answer.

Post Edited (B777) : 9/9/2015 5:33:40 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/10/2015 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
The rashes seem to be getting worse. I thought I was allergic to doxy but I think it is also related to lyme,bartonella and company infections. My pcp won't give me an alternate antibiotic, only steroids and antidepressants... Wondering what to do. I found a doc registered as an LLMD who I can see in 10 days but I feel like I need more immediate attention from someone who understands. So crazy that there are only 3-4 suggested lyme docs in the NYC area and they all cost over $500 per visit and seem to be on vacation for the next 2 weeks! This is the lyme vortex of the world! Where are all the doctors who can reasonably treat people? What do other people do?

My plan is to switch to herbal only protocol until i can see someone.
or maybe I should keep taking the doxy? I have 7 days left of my prescription. maybe just take 100mg/day?
Any suggestions are so welcome!
Thank you!
Posted 9/10/2015 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
Are you familiar with the M......n Center ?
They are a clinic that treats many different ailments...

Post Edited (B777) : 9/10/2015 11:32:45 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/10/2015 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
yea, I just contacted them today for an appt but so expensive and I can't do out of network stuff with my insurance... I might just bite the bullet and go. Seems to be the best option. Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted 9/10/2015 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
noralove- i'm glad to hear they can get you in....

I began taking a mino/rifampin combination yesterday and for the first time in a long time I was not woken up by itchy arms. So far today they feel fine... Hopefully I am on the right path.

Good luck on your visit...
Posted 9/10/2015 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
B777 please take the name out of your post.
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