IHL

I just wanted to see how you're doing today. Are you feeling the symptoms any less yet? I sure hope so.

You guys are so sweet! I'm happy to report that I'm on the mend! I'm still pretty weak. But my sense of well being is returning.

I think the charcoal really helped. I took a bunch of laxatives and spent about 24 hours in the bathroom. I really think that's why I'm feeling better.

I haven't started my treatment yet. I need more time. I'm going to take diflucan for 3 days, doctors Orders.

This whole experience really scared me. My doctor has been chatting with me every day and pretty much holding my hand every step of the way. Along with a friend that I like to call my "Lyme angel". I couldn't do this without all of your guys support. I was ready to throw in the towel and your kindness nd encouragement kept me hanging on.

My doctor told me not to try not to be scared. He is starting me back at only have the dose of everything I was on. He is being patient and totally respecting my fear. He just basically said that I have a really high bacterial load. I have a ton of confections too.. so unfortunately I'm basically having to start over. But I'm OK with it.

I've learned that when I start getting really sick I need to stop the abx for 3 days instead of just upping my detox. I've enlisted the help of my fiance to try and help me notice when it's getting too bad. Honestly my judgment is not good once I get to a certain point. I go crazy. Just plain crazy. So if he can be an observer that will help alot.

I feel lucky to be alive honestly. I really wasn't doing good. This stuff can kill you and it does kill people on a daily basis. Just because we are in treatment doesn't mean we are out of the danger zone.

I'm still a little puzzled as to why this happened.... I don't really understand what happened inside of my body to provoke such anice intense reaction. My doctor says yeast, flu virus, flare, and herx. Feeling SO good right before leads me to believe maybe my immune system just shut down. Conpletely. And when it woke back up I was in serious trouble.

Listen to your bodies! Some things you can't just push through! And not every worsening of symptoms is a simple herx. Thanks for checking on me :)

Good news IHL!! I hope you'll have more days where you don't feel so scared and worried.

I'm glad your doc is being so attentive too and I hope he'll keep that up.

Get some good rest so your body can recuperate.

((((HUGS))))

It sounds like you have a great doc. I'm so happy to read that things are calming down.

You are going to kick Lyme & Co's butt, IHL!!!

All in due time.....all in due time.

Glad you are feeling better! Please don't try to overdo it! I know it is hard, but let your body rest and get stronger and it will thank you later, when you will start the abx again! Start your abx in the best possible shape, so you will be able to cope with the treatment.

Glad to see you are feeling a bit better. I thought I was going out of my mind during and after the flu bug. So-o-o many old symptoms returned with a vengeance. I am happy you had great support from this forume. Everyone here are fantastic.....and so are you.

Patty