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Posted 5/7/2015 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone have any advice on what kind of diet to follow? I was just diagnosed with Lyme disease yesterday and I am trying to figure out what to do to help my body get better- besides the anti-biotic treatment. I have to see a neurologist and an endocrinologist (and a sleep study and an ecg… and I'm sure more tests and doctors)…but I want to know what I can do right now to start working towards feeling better because it seems that I may be doctor shopping for a little while and I know that a lot of the research is new and controversial and I just feel like I have to start working on this myself. So if you have any suggestions or advice I would really appreciate it.
What I have seen online is gluten free and low sugar. Any other tips? It seems to make sense to stay away from anything that would cause inflammation. Besides endocrinologist and neurologist, what other kind of doctors should I be looking for? My doctor has been very open with me she admits that she doesn't know a whole lot about the disease and is trying to work with me and thats where she is sending me first.
I am 24 and have been having severe anxiety, constipation, weight gain, back pain, no period for 4 months… Judging by stories I've read here and other places online it seems like I am lucky to have gotten diagnosed so fast ( I don't know how long I've had it but I haven't been feeling right for about 6 months).
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Posted 5/7/2015 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
gluten free and sugar free is a good start. Reduce your simple carbohydrates, too.
A lot of people also remove dairy from their diet. I still eat cheese...and occasionally a bit of milk

Drink lots of water and then drink more...lol
Posted 5/7/2015 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Should I limit my sugar intake from fruit as well?
Posted 5/8/2015 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
only high sugar fruits, as fruits, especially berries, can play a good role in our healing.

I would suggest higher amount of protein and TONS of veggies.

And I drink at least 64 ounces of lemon water a day.

Instead of sugar, you should use stevia, xylitol or some other alternative all natural sweetener to help keep candida at bay, and that's why simply carbs should be kept low as well.

If your constipation is bad, there are a number of things you can do, but you will want to have your bowels move at least once a day, as they carry a large amount of toxins, and if they sit in the intestines for long, they will be reabsorbed (I hope that's not too much TMI!!)

Can I ask why you are going to see and Endo? Many Endo's aren't of much use to us, so depending on why you are seeing one, you may want to seek out a different type of doc - or at least be well armed with good information.

An anti-inflammatory is usually helpful for most, required by others like me, although I use herbs instead of pharma drugs - but we can help you find what type of med you wish to use.

And get started detoxing!!! You have a lot of toxins that you have picked up from the environment, the food and more - plus when the bacteria dies off, it leaves behind toxins.
Posted 5/8/2015 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
Traveler- Thanks for all of your thoughts so far!
When you say you don't do pharmaceuticals, do you mean you wouldn't do the initial round of antibiotics?
Endo because my T3 is low and glucose is high. I think maybe pre-diabetes or some insulin resistance? Maybe not lyme related at all but I did not really know anything at all about Lyme until yesterday. I've gained about 20 lbs in the past month and a half and I just feel totally off. Endo was the plan before I got the Lyme diagnosis- and my doctor still thinks I should be going. I have a lot of diabetes in my family and always suspected a thyroid issue but now I don't know what to think.

What kind of detox do you suggest?
Posted 5/8/2015 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you are finding us helpful!

Everyone is different, and I did try abx first, but was an abx failure, and then turned to herbs before it was cool! LOL!

If you have an Endo that you or your doc trusts, then definitely give them a try, but if not, or the Endo doesn't seem to get it, then there is still help out there. Most Endos don't seem to understand that even "low normal" levels of hormones need to be supported while we heal.

As for detoxing, we all have our favorites, but most find that the detox soaks with Epsom salts and peroxide, dry skin brushing, drinking loads of lemon water, and oil pulling. Some find that coffee enemas help a lot and there are binders like activated charcoal, zeolite, and a few prescription binders.

I'm sure that others will have some more suggestions, and there are likely some in the "New to Lyme? Start here!" thread that haven't mentioned as well.

Keep asking those questions!! 😀
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