Lyme and COPD

I doubt if I'll find any truth about this anywhere else than here.

I'd like to know just how likely it is any of these infections are responsible for the deterioration of my breathing ability.

I first got infected with Lyme in the mid-80's, and RMSF at some point to be pos for it last year, and possible Babesia and Bart which I've not been tested for., with exposure to mold nearly the entire 30 years.

Air hunger developed around the same time as my initial infection. I was able to deal with it by pushing into my 'second wind'.
I was told I had seasonal asthma a decade later, and given emergency inhalers. Another 10 years passed my walking stamina got increasingly poor. The doctors then agreed I had COPD. I started to use a daily inhaler but this past Winter I weaned off of it because it is a steroid medication.

3 Winters ago I had a really bad time with a respiratory infection and could barely walk 20 feet. I got over that by Spring.
May of 2014 I had upper arm reconstruction. In recovery there was a problem with my breathing when they removed the tube from my throat, and I had to work with a spirometer before they'd release me.

Later that evening I was back, the anesthesiologist had to remove the lidocaine drip he'd left in my collar bone area, it was paralyzing my diaphram.

I have not been in pre-surgery condition since. That October after lengthy tests, oxygen was brought out for me to use at night.

The air hunger gets worse by the week. Right now I am wheezing and have to rest about every 10 feet and am breathing hard.

I have given long hard thought to my escalating health problems and have pinpointed this last jump backwards to the surgery. Knowing what I know now how spirochetes operate, I suspect the timing is on point.

I just don't know what kind of damage either the Lyme or co-infections do to our respiratory systems. I know what mold does. How does the Lyme affect it, and what, besides treating the mold in the environment and in me, can I take to help?

Is there any herbal help? Because the way it stands, this IS going to be what kills me, and probably in the not too distant future.

Post Edited (julymorning) : 10/3/2016 1:17:07 AM (GMT-6)

Have you been thoroughly checked for the mold yet? What about mycoplasma infections too?

Babesia can cause some pretty wicked air hunger, and if you had that and one other "trigger" I can see a person having these types of issues.

Just a couple of thoughts...

As if those doctors are even helpful!!! Grrrr!! I hate it when docs make those kind of assumptions! That's why I went for over a year with failing thyroid and adrenals.

You might want to try out Buhner's protocols for those and see if they help. Not as expensive as testing and you will be treating.

LOL!! I didn't even notice it!!

YAY!! I'm so very happy that you have Buhner's book on the way! I know that you will find it incredible! And starting treatments again? Priceless!!! Best of luck!!

I got my Buhner's Healing Lyme 2nd edition today and headed right to the part with RMSF info. I got my answer to this thread, and other questions I've had concerning "where on earth did this problem come from?"

I have many, many clinical and scientific terms to look up that I don't understand, but what I did get out of it so far the rickettsial infection attacks cells that line the vascular system, among other things causing pulmonary edema, and breathing/lung problems.


It looks like a great book and if I ever complete it, and understand it all, I'll be surprised. I think we all deserve a Master's degree in bacteriology/microorganisms.

julymorning, NAC (N-Acetyl-Cisteine) is beneficial for COPD.

I haven't bonnawanna, but if this is the kind that you have to shake before inhaling, like my emergency inhaler is, it's possible it wasn't shaken enough.

This used to happen to me all the time, which made me hesitant to use it under certain conditions, but then found out I wasn't shaking it completely. Also, make sure you exhale fully before inhaling the drug, and hold it in as long as you can.


Describe your "weirdness". Mine was as if I'd taken a huge caffeine shot. Suddenly lightheaded and shaking badly.


Also, what is the full name of the Ellipta you're taking, there seems to be a variety.

Post Edited (julymorning) : 4/2/2017 2:11:03 PM (GMT-6)

Wow Huddie!! Thank you. I'm copying that to my notebook so I don't lose it. I've been wanting to try eo anyway!!

Buhner's book did make some light bulbs light up, but that's as far is that tie in is going to go with these mainstream docs.

I am supposed to be on oxygen day and night now, but my day use is sporadic. I have to do the bft and chest exray again on the 10th, and then see a pulmonologist.

I am prepared for the ensuing argument about steroid use. I wonder if I should stick Buhner's book in my purse and take it with me.

I mix my eos with a carrier oil (I prefer coconut oil) and then I can put it directly on my skin. Some of the eos I am so used to that I can put them directly on my skin. Trial and error.