Questions on LDI injections for Lyme and Hashimoto's

Hello,
I recently had my follow-up appt with my new LLMD (who I'm liking very much) to discuss test results. He explained everything quite scientifically during the visit, but I left there completely confused, wishing I could have recorded the entire visit. Since then, I've been trying to research and analyze these results so that I can better assess my condition and adjust my diet, etc.

Basically he said that I am "borderline" for Hashimoto's (TPO 34, T-3 2.3, T-4 1.04, Melanocyte MSH <8, low vitamin D). I am Hypothyroid at the least. I don't understand the HLA results with all of the letters and numbers and no ranges indicated. He did give me another sheet that states "DRB1 Multisusceptible- 4" ? I believe he referred to Mold susceptibility on that.

Anyway, he was going to prescribe a Thyroid medication but I asked him for something natural as I am one that avoids taking prescription meds unless absolutely necessary. He recommended Thryrodex which I haven't ordered yet. He also started me on Selenium. I am currently on another round of Doxy that I began 3 weeks ago after my first visit. I am also taking Homeopathic Nosodes (Babesia-Borrelia/every 3 days under tongue) as well as Cholestryamine (CSM) -only 1 tblsp/day which he upped that to 2 tblsp/day on this last visit. I understand that is a very light dose. I also bought some Kelp (on my own) but I know I must be careful not to overdo the Iodine.

He highly recommends starting LDI (Low Dose Immunotherapy) injections for Bartonella/Babesia. This is a new approach for me as were the nosodes. It makes a lot of sense, but I would love to hear of other's experience with these injections. I'm a little nervous about it.

My current symptoms are not debilitating, but do include heart palpitations, TMJ, off-balance at times, intermittent "Lymey" pains. My eyes, skin, hair, nails and weight are ok - not able to lose any weight, but I'm not terribly overweight. I am in my late 50's, female.

I know that you can't give any medical advice, but perhaps you've had similar experience that you can share with me?

As always,
Thank you!

Post Edited (Keylyme) : 10/1/2015 9:12:34 PM (GMT-6)

I also am curious about the LDI. It sounds like the same as allergy shots-yah? So how does it work for bart. & babesios? Is it similar to getting a vaccine?

Hmmm....

I know nothing about LDI but ask if you've been advised to take Vit D3? Vit D isn't actually a vitamin but, a pro-hormone....and it's a vital part of healthy immune function as well as many other body systems.

Also, your thyroid numbers indicate pretty significant hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement is really the only way to correct that.

I Googled Thyrodex and see that it is a bovine (cow) hormone preparation. Bovine hormone just doesn't cut it for human thyroid hormone replacement.

If anything, perhaps you might consider something like Armour or NatureThroid - these are made from porcine (pig) thyroid which is as close as you can get to human thyroid (although it's "T3-heavy")

Selenium is a vital part of thyroid hormone production - it's need to convert our T4 storage hormone to T3, our active hormone.

You really don't have sufficient levels of T4 and that explains why your T3 level is so low. Selenium will not help low T4 levels.

It's really, really important to have optimal thyroid function when battling Lyme and Co. After all, the thyroid is the master regulator of the body and thyroid hormone fuels every single cell.

I hope you'll reconsider your LLMD's offer for "real" thyroid hormone - there's a good chance it will be covered by your insurance.

No matter what, best of luck to you moving forward!!