New member - newly diagnosed

What a wealth of information here but quite overwhelming. I was a very athletic woman in my 50's when I took a spill in a race in June and have gone downhill since, finally asking for lyme testing in August for it to show up positive in the Western Blot. I now question my year of severe shoulder inflammation causing me to cease swimming altho cortisone seemed to help. I also question my diagnosis about 10 years ago of fibromyalgia which subsided after a year on NSAIDs. I asked to be tested for co-infections as well which have come back negative altho I didn't know what to ask for.
I just ordered the Rawls books and now need to check out Buhner, PK, Jerrigan info but has anyone reviewed the Laser Lyme Centers? I just had a consult with them in MA. I have an appointment with a Naturopathic practioner in NH but not till Nov and am working on referrals to the only MD I can find under Infectious Diseases with expertise in tick borne diseases here in MA! My 21 day prescript of doxycycline ended a month ago with no improvement over severe muscle/joint pain I have all over. I am managing just on daily motrin in order to sleep a little and get out of bed but I manage to continue to work OK. I have not been able to keep up my excercise routine like I used to.
I am so thankful to have found this site and am taking notes on the little that I can understand for now....I'm honestly scared to move forward on anything so keep reading all!
I think I understand this disease a litlte bit but not nearly as much as everyone here and see most do attack it with a mix of antibiotics and supplements. Thank you to all of you for contributing!

Hi KRae3,
Sorry you are battling Lyme.
While you wait for your November appointment it would be wise to build up your immune system and reduce inflammation.
Take probiotics.
Eliminate sugar from your diet.
Begin detoxing methods such as taking warm Epsom salt baths, dry brushing, sauna if available.
Green dragon botanicals in Vermont has Buhner herbals as does Woodland Essence in New York.
Always do your own research and check for contradictions and possible side affects.
It may take time to heal, but there is hope to get better.
Take care and I wish you the best of healing.

KRae3 said...
My 21 day prescript of doxycycline ended a month ago with no improvement over severe muscle/joint pain I have all over. I am managing just on daily motrin in order to sleep a little and get out of bed but I manage to continue to work OK. I have not been able to keep up my excercise routine like I used to.

Try taking Great Lakes collagen powder every day for the joint and muscle pain (you can get it on amazon), it helps immensely, but you might not see improvement until you've been on it for 30 days. I take 2 tablespoons every day.

Also, clean up your diet - no gluten, no dairy, no sugar.