Question about my 4 year old

My 4 year old woke up this morning and when he moves his chin up and down his neck pops. Fairly loud. Not every time but almost. I am going to call the doc right away and his grandma who is an RN and get him checked out.

My question is, could it be Lyme? I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago and was bit by a tick 18 months ago. I was pregnant at the time and I'm already so worried my one year old has it and now I am very worried he does to. We have shared glasses of water and food and I wish I hadn't done that. about 6-7 months ago he woke up with fever and a stiff neck, sensitive to light. And I got him in a warm tub to bring fever down and called his dad and he convinced me to not take him to the ER because he he visibly felt better after bringing fever down and that was it. I was very worried about meningitis but it went away. He had one more mild fever immediately after but I was sure it wasn't meningitis so I was relieved and let it go. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it very much. Yes he was with me walking through the woods when I got bit. I have been wondering if I should get him and baby tested or not. Or just wait....

I am just afraid of the effects of antibiotics on them and can they even be treated with herb and things? I eventually want to get a Rife or Coil machine, can they be treated with that? I am going to take MMS but I can't imagine giving it them at least not u til they are older.

I understand these are all personal decisions I have to make and I am not taking anyone's word for medical advice but any and all advice will be listened to and taken into consideration!! It's nice just to have someone to listen and know that I am not alone.

Also, I have been unemployed and too sick too work and we get Medicaid/passport and I don't know what the insurance would pay, if anything.

Thanks

Well, I was first infected when I was 7 yrs old, yet wasn't treated until I was 47 and healed with only herbs, so yes, I have to say that herbs are more than enough.

I surely wouldn't encourage you to use MMS. It's been confirmed "The product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health." It was just pointed out to me that this link is not functional, and it's done in such a way that I don't know how to make it functional - it's on purpose on their end though!! You can go to this site and use their search function for "MMS" and see all the articles about it: www.fda.gov/default.htm

Here is the article that I was referring to though:
"Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): Product as consumed produces a potent bleach

{Posted 07/30/2010}

AUDIENCE: Consumers, Emergency Medicine

ISSUE: FDA warned consumers not to consume or use Miracle Mineral Solution, an oral liquid solution also known as "Miracle Mineral Supplement" or "MMS." The product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health. The product instructs consumers to mix the 28 percent sodium chlorite solution with an acid such as citrus juice. This mixture produces chlorine dioxide, a potent bleach used for stripping textiles and industrial water treatment. High oral doses of this bleach, such as those recommended in the labeling, can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of severe dehydration.

BACKGROUND: MMS is distributed on Internet sites and online auctions by multiple independent distributors. MMS claims to treat multiple unrelated diseases, including HIV, hepatitis, the H1N1 flu virus, common colds, acne, cancer, and other conditions. The FDA is not aware of any research that MMS is effective in treating any of these conditions. MMS also poses a significant health risk to consumers who may choose to use this product for self-treatment instead of seeking FDA-approved treatments for these conditions.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Consumers who have MMS should stop using it immediately and throw it away. The FDA advises consumers who have experienced any negative side effects from MMS to consult a health care professional as soon as possible.

Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of this product to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program."

Other articles:

/www.theguardian.com/science/2010/sep/15/miracle-mineral-solutions-mms-bleach

As for getting treatment for you and your children, check these links (and there are more money saving links in the "New to Lyme?" thread)

lymelightfoundation.org/grants/


www.lymetap.com/


clinicofangels.org/

JSlag, I agree. I had been prescribed 28 days of amoxicillin. I am sure it helped the way I am feeling right now, which is not bad, but if it doesn't kill it all then is it any good?

As a mom of two kids who went through both pregnancies infected without knowing what made me sick, I would agree with Traveler. Get the kids tested.

I was exposed when I was 16 and didn't get tested until I was 53. So I went through both pregnancies (and nursed both kids for 5 or more moths) in the full grip of the Lyme. Like Traveler said, don't beat yourself up about it. In your case, its very likely that you both got infected in the same place even if not at the same time.

What's important now is getting them tested and treated.

My two are now 23 and 16. The 16 year old is symptomatic and we are waiting on his results but I have already started him on some things (mostly for rages) and that is working fine.

As far as being concerned about the kids being on antibiotics long term, sometimes it makes complete sense.

My daughter started having ear infections at 10 months. We spent a long time going to the pediatrician every two weeks. Her ears would be clear one day and filled with fluid the next. Eventually, she was placed on low dose antibiotics as a preventative measure for two YEARS. Then she started with strep so more antibiotics and eventually rifampin. She probably had strep a dozen or so times.

Now she has no symptoms of Lyme and is healthy as an Ox except for the occasional cold.

My son also had ear infections but we went the tubes route (3 sets) and and had recurrent strep. He's the one who is symptomatic. So now at 16 we are going to be dealing with treatment for an infection that has had 16 years to replicate and spread.

As far as the neck popping goes. It's a symptom many of us have. I remember asking about it and I think someone responded that it was a symptom of one of the co-infections. I have been able to "crack" my neck as long as I can remember. My son too. The same is true for the jaw popping. We both do that too. My son's finger joints crack and my toes crack.

There are many weird things that our bodies do and for me I never realized that they were abnormal until I either mentioned it to my husband in passing (and he said that doesn't happen to me) or I read it on here.

My point is that you grow up thinking it's normal to have these issues. When my son was about 5, he climbed into my bed one more and said "my legs are hurting more than normal today." It broke my heart. No 5 year old should think that pain is normal.

Please get them tested. The younger they are, the less time the Lyme has had to take hold and the easier it is to treat. If you wait, you just end up having to work harder to fight it. You can still do it but it takes longer and as time goes on more symptoms appear.

Besides, with younger ones (I think you both had littles ones under 7) you can just say take this or do this because I said so. With my 16 year old, everything is an argument and I have to explain why. Of course, I can't complain because he takes after me. LOL.

There are a bunch of moms on the forum who have been through this and you can post your questions. rowingmom is the name that comes to mind. She keep detailed records of her journey with her daughter and they are invaluable. There are others, but my brain is mush and I can't remember names. Do a search for rowingmom and you'll find lots of good info.

Don't worry about having a plan in place, just get them tested then you can make a plan.

Hope everyone has a good day. Take care of the kids.

Kim