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Posted 6/8/2013 7:38 AM (GMT 0)
My son has lost his periferral vision in the lower half of his right eye.

The opthamologist could not confirm a loss of field. He saw no physical damage or swelling on examination.  There's another field of vision test coming up in two weeks. I'm freaking out. Any input?

I've read about swelling affecting the optic nerve, but there was no noticed swelling.

Oh help... cry

Posted 6/9/2013 6:48 AM (GMT 0)
Has your son been tested for coinfections, specifically Bartonella? Bart is known to cause problems with vision (specifically peripheral type stuff).

Also, Lyme and friends messes with just about everything in your body. Reduced blood flow, increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, dizziness could all directly influence your son's vision as well.
Posted 6/10/2013 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thank-you for your info. I have read only a little there but I can tell I need to dig in more.

The follow up appointment is getting closer and there is no change yet.

I'll study up on Bartonella.

Think good thoughts for him.

Posted 6/10/2013 8:10 PM (GMT 0)

Oh, and thanks for the correct spelling of peripheral! I just could not find that in my head.

blush  knew it looked wrong but I tried double letters and singles and it was not coming up in my memory! Why no spell check on this site?!

Posted 6/10/2013 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
I hope your sons vision will come back to normal, I sincerely do...

I have very bad eyes (-10, nearsightedness), eye doctor says my eyes are fine (he even says: 'being that myopic, it surprises me that you still have a sharp vision with your glasses on, that's exceptional'), but I'm almost 34, and they are still getting worse, and it doesn't run in the family.
So I'm sometimes thinking Bartonella??? Haven't found an answer yet, but looking at the list of symptoms, it's clear that many eye problems are possible...

Hoping all the best,

Marie
Posted 6/13/2013 5:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I'm digging in to Bartonella info now. I had read over and over about co-infections but I barely touched on the subject in my researching. Looks like I've got a gap to fill.

Thanks for the info and for sharing with me.

Marie - you have had some majorly serious troubles for a long time - it's amazing you still help others. It must be a pretty big challenge taking care of your own worries. I'm greatful for your big heart.

Is lymphoma in any way tied to your lyme? You said you've been sick for 18 years - what a childhood. I hope you have been blessed with supportive people? I will think Good Thinks for you.

Posted 6/13/2013 7:26 AM (GMT 0)
Please let us know when you get more news from you dr(s)!

I've had my deal of health issues, I think that's what was 'designed' for me... it has not only been a physical journey, but also a spiritual one - I try to focuss on that.

But it's been kind of enough though right now - lol - whomever's designing this, they can call it a day - smilewinkgrin

Thank you for your kind words :-) (that always helps)

I think that the Lymphoma and especially the agressive treatment (I was young, in the midst of growing, in a rather advanced stage, so they had to hit it hard, no pitty) played a major role in tearing down my immunity, it affected my whole system. I think though I must have been bitten around that same period, things are falling into place.

Supportive people? I've had some, but there were many others too - it has mostly been a solitary occupation - lol. People tend to turn away when things last too long or when it gets boring. Let's say that friends or family members are not always the people you'd think they would be.
But I have very few but great people that still stick with me, after all those years. Some wonderful unexpected encounters with people that offered me very valuable knowledge and tools to get me through difficult times :-)

Posted 6/13/2013 10:55 AM (GMT 0)
Piroplasms like Babesia are bad on the eyes.
Posted 6/13/2013 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! Thank-you. I'll be back to here later today.

Posted 6/13/2013 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
Stephen Buhner's books have good, understandable descriptions of lyme and it's common co-infections; how the bacteria behave, and what effects they have on the body. As well as his suggestions for herbal treatment. These suggestions have evolved somewhat and can be found in their most updated form on his website (http://buhnerhealinglyme.com/).

Healing Lyme: Natural Healing and Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis and Its Coinfections
By Stephen Harrod Buhner

Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections: Complementary and Holistic Treatments for Bartonella and Mycoplasma
By Stephen Harrod Buhner
Posted 6/16/2013 5:47 AM (GMT 0)

Hi RowingMom, I've seen, but not yet bought Buhner's books, but I guess that's got to come this week.

 This Wed is the follow up field of vision test and if the doc doesn't start some kind of treatment I have to go out of insurance. I can't put a price on his eyesight. Credit cards have their uses.

I'll be checking out the other info you sent me too. Thanks.

So, how many more years before people take this hell spawn bug seriously? I feel like I'm in a bad sci fi story.

The alien invaders are sneaking rides inside the brains of people all around us and changing them slowly, so it's not too obvious. All we need now is a bwa ha ha. (There here for the Manganese.)

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