Hello all!
I just thought I'd update since I've been a member for a year.
I have been treating these buggers with mostly the Cowden protocol. I can tell you that it has saved my life. Last year, I was at the point where I thought I was going to die. Thankfully, my diagnosis and you all came into my life *FOREVER grateful*.
I treated with two months of ABX but felt I wanted to go natural. It's gotten me to a good point, but it's not enough. I decided to start ABX again. Yesterday in fact. Dr has me one Biaxin 1000mg a day. Um, so far, I'm not liking it. Felt nauseated all day yesterday and this morn. I cannot stand the terrible taste. But... I see some of you love the results from it so I guess I'll hang in for a bit before switching. My stomach is not happy though. Does it let up at all?!
I started seeing a naturopath late last year. She said I need to use mineral drops in my water throughout the day. The reason: Epsom baths use our natural minerals to facilitate actions. Not sure if she's right but overall, it's been fine. Second: lay down twice a day with pillows under my knees and feet. (Feet higher than head) She said the blood will flow back down and this helps build the immune system since during stressful times blood will flow to legs. I think it helps. Lastly, tapping under collar bone for a minute before meals. I have the papers somewhere about
the exact directions but you can look it up. EFT. Also tapping under eyes. Very relaxing.
Resolved symptoms (or hiding at least):
Chest pain and heaviness
Air hunger
Most shivers and muscle spams
Headaches
Brain Fog
Memory
Word recollection (Finally getting to use my big girl words again)
Thigh pain, weakness
Depression
Anxiety Attacks
Lingering:
Calve pain
Shoulder pain (Was gone...)
Back pain
Finger swelling (Was better before)
Hip pain on and off
Palpitations (Cleared up significantly with Cholestyramine. Love this stuff!)
Overall fatigue and malaise
Generalized anxiety
Insomnia-Really bad
Something great though that has just happened in the past week is by ability to feel ok when not taking a nap. This is so amazing for me bc before, if I did not sleep well, my entire body would feel in pain and I would feel faint. Now, I still do not feel wonderful, but it's not like before.
What has helped me:
Meditating! It's my new drug. My piece of quiet. I imagine myself with no pain, well, and happy. The mind is such a powerful tool. Use it, it's free :0)
Epsom: I do the foot baths and least every other day.
Skin brushing. I can honestly feel the toxins withdrawing from the glands. Very weird.
Sugar free diet. I absolutely do not touch sugar. For me, It's death. No sugar allowed for this girl. And to think, I used to eat a dessert every day....
Juicing. I try to include powerful products like parsley, cilantro, ginger, and fresh turmeric. I think one needs to start slow on juicing because even a good thing can be overwhelming on one's system. a little at a time.
Not pushing my body when I know I should not. I used to do this. Being a mom of two (And a perfectionist at heart) I used to try to show up for every school event and cook every meal. I cannot do it though. And guess what, nothing has fallen apart! ;) Be loving and forgiving on yourself. Big lesson for me.
I had to revise this because I forgot my oranges that I call my darlings (Literally): Cara Cara oranges! They are pretty much in every grocery store. They say "The power orange on the label" and they sure are. My tonsils were huge and swollen for years. I started eating these oranges last year. My one tonsil is back to a normal size and the other is half down. I was at the point of choking on food sometimes. Back in '08 I visited the ER because my throat was almost closed. I know these oranges have saved my tonsils. LOVE them. One a day.
My next steps:
I think it's time to start moving this body. I need to start walking and gently exercising. I have been thinking about
just starting off with 5 minutes a day. Slowly. And working up. This sounds like such a joke to me since I used to be extremely active. But... It's all about
not pushing. Oh, I'm looking at Tai Chi too.
I want to completely cut out all grains out of my diet. I am gluten free now but would love to eat totally clean. Two authors I'm looking at: Chris Kresser and Alejandro Junger. Two Dr's with a paleo reset plan. I think this is what I need even though it will be difficult. I just need to read and plan plan plan!
Enemas, colonics, and lymphatic massages. I keep reading about
how good these things are for a toxic body. I think I will begin soon. It's so TMI but is any topic off the table when fighting chronic Lyme? Nah...
Apologies if I've written too much to read. But I want you all to know where I'm at. And I want to give you all some HOPE. I am absolutely not where I want to be. No where near it. But, I've seen so many overall improvements, and this is what pushes me forward every day to the finish line. I want to be better for myself and my loved ones. And I truly believe I will someday. I have so much faith in the future and God.
And BTW, I might not post a lot, but I do read your stories and I send prayers up for you all. I know we can get there. little by little. Lastly, Please stay positive you all. It can truly be a game changer.
~Blessings
Post Edited (Leilex) : 3/20/2015 8:06:56 AM (GMT-6)