New lymie...

Hi there Darkchild, I see that this is your first post, so I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to the forum, though I am sorry for the reson you are here, I do hope that you find support and answers to your questions :)

I am sorry that I can't help you out with your question to Asea as I know nothing about it, but I hope some one here will be able to help soon.

In the meantime I would suggest, if you haven't already done so, that you have a read through the 'New To Lyme' sticky post at the top of the posts page as there is some very helpful information there you will find useful.

There are many different protocols available and the same things do not work for everyone. People here will be glad to give you any help they can, but ulimately it is about finding a protocol that works for you. Can I ask, do you already have an LLMD or doctor to help you? Do you know if you have Lyme and coinfections, if so which ones? This might help you try and determine a treatment plan.

Thanks for your reply... I dnt have a doc yet as I will not be able to see one untill late next month. I feel bad waiting this long with out doing anything... Its been roughly 5/6 months that I saw the tick bite took doxycycline symptoms (mostly achy joints) went away. However months later got diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left knee. Then came the heart racing, insomnia, night sweats, heart burn, IBS, lower back pain, nausea, dizziness etc. Few weeks ago I started seeing blurry when I drive towards road signs. I haven't done a lymes test yet but reading all of this makes me convinced.

Darkchild - when you had the tick bite - did you have any symptoms at the time ? - bulls eye rash, fatigue, flu-like symptoms...or did you get the achey joints later on - after you finished the antibiotics?

How long were you on the doxycycline...and what was the dose?

If it was only for 10 days to two weeks, that isn't long enough. Treatment for a tick bite with no symptoms is 4 weeks. With symptoms, then you need to treat until symptom free plus 4-8 weeks.

I also don't know about Asea.

Is the Dr. you are seeing next month a Lyme literate Dr.? That is who you need to see for treatment.

I did I think 14days of Doxicycline. I feel discouraged getting back on abx especially after reading all these things online how antibiitics do not treat it but only make you weaker. I want to be able to use something that wilk help strengthen my immune system as that seems to be key. 1 month is far I just don't want to sit around... Especially as I'm still very unconfortable and my vission is starting to be blurry... 😰😓😥

You can treat with an herbal protocol, if you don't want to do antibiotics.

There are several known protocols - here are a few:
- Buhner
- ByronWhite
- Cowden

14 days of Doxy - wasn't long enough, unfortunately.

Antibiotics also work, but not all people with lyme want to go that route.

Many people choose herbal treatments...

The herbals treat the infection - treating the infection reduces/eliminate the symptoms.

So, yes, if the blurry vision is a symptom of lyme and/or co's ..it should resolve with treatment - whether that is antibiotics or herbals.

Many of us are using herbals. Some alone...others in conjunction with antibiotics.

One of our Mods, Traveler - has healed a 40+ year infection with herbs alone.

There are others, as well.

If your friend is supportive, and is offering you stay with him/her - I think that is a good idea....a really good idea.

I'm finally getting over the thinking of the worst...it doesn't happen as much anymore. But, for at least two years...whenever I flared or herxed....I would think something else is wrong with me. I have googled so many diseases...that my mind would go back to those....it's hellish. It still happens on occasion...

Oh boy, did lyme steal my joy. But, it is coming back, slowly...ever so slowly...

💃💃💃Got up this morning and blurry vision was gone! Nothing had changed with my routine except that I started a gluten free diet so had almond milk this morning... I haven't been taking any extra medications yet except my daily vit C gummies... Well I guess the symptoms come and go huh... Blurry vission had been around for over a week now... I am a Christian and had a moment praying yesterday... Thought I should share.... There's hope!!!!

Ooh today is not so good... Enormous heart pounding last night that kept me up till 430am morning. God help me! This is frightening guys... Does anyone ever experienced something like this? If so what helped?

Also I'm scheduled to see an acupuncturist/herbalist Tuesday!!!