Update after my appt today

Long story short: he wants me to take a two week break from the doxy and stop the LDN.

Basically he thinks the doxy is not working for me so we are done with that abx. He wants to get my sleep under control and stop the weight loss. He said my sleep issues are compounding the cognitive Lyme stuff. Bad combo. So the focus for the next two weeks is sleep and up my caloric intake. In one week I will get blood work to check liver, kidneys, estrogen, vitamins and minerals, thyroid, a full system check before we go ahead with a different abx. I think he said biaxin? Or something like that? He said sometimes doxy just doesn't work for some people.

I will continue the samento and banderol, keep up with all my other supps and add in kava, essential oils and tapping for sleep. We will see. Does this sound good?

He wanted me to stop it because of my sleep issues. The potential benefits weren't worth it because I'm getting very little restful sleep. I wake up many times during the night and have a hard time just falling asleep.

Girlie I hope you see this lol but atenolol (knock on wood) has stopped my panic attacks or reduced them and I have no more heart symptoms now

Krimpet 🍔 said...
Chick Norris I don't recall, but have you had your adrenals checked?

Yes, they were pretty good other than a rise in the afternoon. I'm addressing that by cutting carbs and taking an herbal blend of schisandra, eleuthero, ashwaganda, and something else.

jennydancingfish said...
Girlie I hope you see this lol but atenolol (knock on wood) has stopped my panic attacks or reduced them and I have no more heart symptoms now

That's great jenny! But what is atenolol? I could look it up, but rather ask you...(lazy, hey?)

I'm thinking maybe it's something like propranolol? (My LLND suggested I try it)

Thing is - I wasn't having panic attacks...I was having these nervous system shivers...

IDK maybe it would work.

there was a time where I would wake up at night in a panic, gasping for air...but that has resolved...

julymorning said...
ChickNorris, the more I read, the more I think that might be a good idea.

This would go along with Buhner's point of view that remodulation - getting the body as much up to snuff as you can - before killing with chemicals, so much easier on you and probably better in the long run anyway.

Hoping the best for you, keep us posted on how you're feeling.

Oh, and if you have developed de-toxing habits, keep at them!

Yes, I think the short break will do me good. I know I haven't been on abx for long but it's been hard on my stomach. I plan to keep up the probiotics and detoxing while on my break. Miraculously enough, one of my painful nerve spots on my head is gone! It had been painful to wash or brush my hair for months and it was still there this afternoon. But now, it's gone!! I know God knew I needed a tiny ray of hope so I am super thankful for this little improvement.

bluelyme how did you get rid of gi parasites?

Melatonin has not worked for me. I've tried all the classic natural sleep aids. I slept pretty good last night from the kava. Still woke up with a headache and my nerve pain in my head is back again. Lol! Sigh! Stupid frail bodies.

Mistercamp, mj is legal here. I've tried cbd oil which does make me drowsy but straight up cbd is $$$ for only a few pills. I know nothing of regular mj. Are certain strains better than others for sleep?

Lucky you, I do not happen to live in one of those wonderful states so I don't get a whole lot of options. Generally speaking Indicas have the more sleepy effect, though even in a legal state finding a 100% indica or sativa is unlikely unless your are looking. Most are a hybrid of some degree.

That said, if you are not a regular toker you will likely get the effects from any strain. Please tread lightly of you go this route as it can be pretty intense for some, specifically if you are 'new' to it.

And good luck! I hope you can find some relief.