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Posted 8/31/2016 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I'll try to make this as quick as possible because I am literally feeling like death at the moment. I went on vacation to visit my friend who lives in Charlotte, NC (I live in Colorado). I wanted to celebrate his 30th birthday with him so we drank a lot of alcohol over the weekend (very stupid decision, I know). Well, since this weekend, I have been having the worst lyme symptoms since I was diagnosed in August of 2013. Before this weekend, my symptoms were very manageable. But for the past 4 days I have been struggling with the following:

1. very shaky hands
2. very terrible vision
3. profuse sweating at night (but only my back and shins will sweat)
4. shallow breathing
5. there are some others but I can't think clearly right now

I'd say all of these symptoms are a level 8/10. I need to get this under control again. I am seriously thinking about going to urgent care as they are this bad.

Anybody have any insight?

Thanks,

-Mav
Posted 8/31/2016 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
I really haven't been drinking alcohol since diagnosis.

But, I went to a bbq on Saturday....I had 2 cider. I felt horrible the next day...so much pain...
And it continued (but not as bad) through Monday/Tuesday.

So far, today...it's not quite as bad.

Concentrate on detox today....epsom baths, alka seltzer gold, Pinella and Burbur....take a binder....
rest your body...etc.

That's what I'm doing today...pulling out all the big guns.

Are you treating? You should back off on the abx - or herbals.
Posted 8/31/2016 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately alcohol can do this. I have issues everytime i drink now. I get horrible fatigue and diarrhea everytime i go out and have a few drinks. This is a new issue.

As girlie said, detox as much as possible. You will get better, but if you are not being treated this might have triggered a big set back. If your symptoms continue I would see a LLMD for treatment.

Good luck. Feel better soon!!!
Posted 8/31/2016 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
Alka Seltzer Gold is what I have heard is the best, but any detoxing should help.

Sorry. I learned this the hard way too. Found out it wasn't worth the fun.
Posted 8/31/2016 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
I will go get some Alka seltzer gold. Thanks for all your replies. I just got back from the ER. And go figure, they said I was perfectly healthy. I've given up hope with Western medicine. Lol
Posted 8/31/2016 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
Altitude ?mav are you treating ...? Er wont do much ..keep us posted
Posted 8/31/2016 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
don't forget to hydrate. Water!
Posted 8/31/2016 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Is the sweating a babesia flare up? or bart? what could Mav take for bab?
Posted 8/31/2016 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
It really sucks not to just live life as we want. We do have to learn to either avoid some things all together OR have things in much moderation. The body has to adjust and calibrate everytime we place something in it, good or bad. So for the time being you may just have to go with "no" and perhaps down the road, you may be able to have in "moderation." I know it sucks 😂
Posted 8/31/2016 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
I tried to drink to Lyme away... Didn't work. But after first treatment went symptom free six months and was back in full drinking shape in no time. There is hope.
Posted 9/1/2016 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
I am doing the Buhner Protocol. Unfortunately stopped taking the herbs for 2 weeks. So I think this is all a combination of awful decision making. The just need to get my head symptoms cleared up so I can get back to work. I cannot afford to lose my job and western medicine does not consider lyme chronic. So that would be the only way to get a leave of absence for medical reasons. They gave me some prescription eyedrop stuff to see if that would help with the filmy vision. But I feel like I'm going in and out of consciousness a lot, not like blacking out, but going from being in periods of alertness to periods of completely mentally gone. I cannot remember my symptoms being this bad when I even got diagnosed. In fact, the only reason they tested me was because I had the bullseye rash. That and chest pain. I just took some Alka seltzer gold. Also read that dandelion root helps with herxing so I got that too. I've been taking Epsom salt baths as well. Nothing I'm doing is making any difference at all :(. It's been 5 days now...
Posted 9/1/2016 1:00 AM (GMT 0)
I've also been having horrible nightmares for the past 2 nights. Bad enough to where they'll jolt me awake. It's super bizarre
Posted 9/1/2016 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
Maverick,

So sorry. Please don't beat yourself up over this. Sounds like you need to forgive yourself - it's in the past. We all want to pretend we are 'normal' for a bit. Maybe it's sleep deprivation, dehydration and the alcohol. Love that you are feeling so awful and are told you are healthy. Oy. If it has been five days the alcohol should be out of your system. Please keep us posted and try to get a good night sleep.
Posted 9/1/2016 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Huddie,

It's been 5 days with these horrible symptoms not subsiding. I hope these go away soon...
Posted 9/1/2016 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
I would up the electrolytes tomorrow. Do you have an LLMD you can call tomorrow to ask? Sleep well and update us tomorrow. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Posted 9/1/2016 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
No, I've had no luck with finding an LLMD in Colorado :(
Posted 9/1/2016 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
The upside is most of the lyme-angel-veterans on this board know more than the doctors. You are in good hands, I'm not them, but I'll send prayers and healing energy for you tonight. Feel better.
Posted 9/1/2016 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you!
Posted 9/1/2016 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
Time to start all over with one drop of Japanese Knotweed when this thing subsides.

Baby yourself for a few days or a week. That is my best solution. Keep up with the AS Gold and hydrate to flush out those toxins.

I'm so very sorry. I bet this is miserable.
Posted 9/1/2016 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks PeteZa,

I had to leave work after only being there for 45 min uses today. The ER gave me a note the take the rest of today off, and tomorrow too if I still feel sick.

I just hope this all goes away soon. Before this weekend, I quit drinking alcohol for about 7 months. Pretty sure that's what set off this while thing. Back to not drinking anymore. But that's definitely for the best...
Posted 9/1/2016 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I wish I could report positive news but unfortunately, I can't. I woke up about 20 times last night and am off work for another day :(. I've been detoxing like crazy and haven't had any improvements. This makes Day 6 of awful symptoms...I'm thinking get of going to my gym'so sauna to see if i can sweat out some of these toxins. Any thoughts?
Posted 9/1/2016 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Maverick,

Hi. Was thinking of you today and hoping we would hear from you. I'm sorry you are still so sick. Any chance that you ate something off and now have food poisoning/parasite - on top of everything else? I'm not an expert but perhaps detox less right now. Just rest, get lots of liquids in you and skip the sauna. It may weaken you and make you more dizzy. That is just a suggestion. Can you list exactly what you symptoms are today?
Posted 9/1/2016 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Also - are you taking any herbs/medications right now?
Posted 9/1/2016 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
My symptoms today are similar to yesterday in severity:
1. Blurry vision
2. Muscle aches and pains especially in my neck
3. My breath has an ammonia type smell to it
4. Feeling strange in my head, not psychologically but I feel like I'm going in and out of feeling like I could be okay if I focus really hard on it and then wanting to just lie around

I suppose one positive is that I'm getting really anxious being stuck in my apartment, I'm trying to go for short walks just to get outside hoping to stimulate my lymphatic system. I'm also rebounding lightly each day with the same goal in mind.

I'm taking VERY low doses of Japanese knotweed, Chinese Skullcap and red sage root (the first 3 Buhner herbs). Going back through the book he mentions that these same herbs can relax a herx. I'm not sure what I'm experiencing is a herx, I feel like I've relapsed completely.

I'm taking dandelion root, Alka seltzer, Epsom salt baths, CO q 10 (trying to help with my head issues mentioned above) for detox.

Regardless of how I feel tomorrow, I'm forcing myself to go back to work. I barely got any sleep last night so I think I'll try to nap throughout the day.
Posted 9/1/2016 6:53 PM (GMT 0)
Maverick,

I am so sorry. You must be a strong person if you can walk and use the rebounder - so there is lots of hope there. I'm not sure I would be taking the herbs if you think you are still detoxing the alcohol. Alcohol can be a terrible herx if too much is in our bloodstream all at once. Since tomorrow is Friday I would suggest taking the day since you have the doctor note and fully resting. This sounds like you need to heal it or it may take a longer time. Please keep us posted. Feel better.
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