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Posted 5/21/2014 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hello

New to this forum and desperately seeking some glimmers of hope that Lyme is not as bad as I currently think. Husband diagnosed several months ago after 10 years of being sick. He tested positive on a blood test ordered at an Australian hospital, and then we paid for bloods to be tested at InfectoLab in Germany which also showed positive for Lyme, Babesiosis and one other (cant remember). We think he got Lyme while serving in the army. He is currently doing IV, IM and oral antibiotics, antivirals and herbal remedies.

Now I have read that it is possible for Lyme to be transmitted by any bodily fluid......

I haven't been tested but I have been suffering a while with restless legs and insomnia, involuntary twitches that wake me and fine tremors in my hands and arms. I have also suffered from depression (including suicidal thoughts) over the last 9-12 months, and that and Insomnia has big issues for me. I am medicated for the depression but i still have really bad days. For the insomnia I already tried giving up caffeine, stopped all alcohol, tried sleeping pills and am now trying melatonin to help regulate by sleeping. But no matter what I try, as much as my brain wants to sleep, I have to keep moving my legs and that keeps me awake.

What do you think? I will go and get tested, but do you think these symptoms could all be Lyme, or are they separate issues? I am desperate to stop the Restless legs and fix the insomnia. Going to work tired every day makes life very hard...

I look forward to any responses.
Posted 5/21/2014 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
I would say there is a very good chance you have Lyme as well. Definitely get tested, and if you have it, at least you'll be able to get treatment. Seems to be very good evidence now to suggest that Lyme is transmitted sexually. Your symptoms sound very similar to my own. Make sure you're tested for all of the co-infections as well.
Posted 5/21/2014 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
It will be ok. Hugs
Posted 5/21/2014 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
meljane, welcome to the forum! I'm sorry to hear about your husband and that it seems you may have it too. I'd suggest you read through the "New to Lyme? Start Here!" thread at the top of the page. There you can learn about the different protocols that have been developed by doctors and learn what you can do on your own to help with your healing. I wish you both the best!
Posted 5/21/2014 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi meljane,

If I were in your situation, I would probably go to an ND or herbalist and start treatment for lyme, perhaps a few things to see if they help or you experience a herx reaction etc. Testing certainly doesn't hurt but even the best testing for lyme is quite inaccurate.

We have a wealth of information from members on this site, so feel free to ask any/all questions. There is no one way to heal from lyme, many use multiple protocols to get better. Always verify with your personal medical team, since only they know exactly what is happening with you and can evaluate if this might be helpful to you or not. Members of HW are not medical personnel, and should not be relied on for medical advice.

How is your husband doing in treatment?

~beth

**Always verify with your personal medical team, since only they know exactly what is happening with you and can evaluate if this might be helpful to you or not. Members of HW are not medical personnel, and should not be relied on for medical advice.**
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