Late Stage Lyme?

So, this might be a little long, but I'd be grateful if you'd bear with me.

In early November, I had a few days of very severe fatigue. I would stand up and only be able to walk around for about 10 minutes, then need to sit/lie down. After a few days it got better, but I had a massive headache that made me nauseous. Things were starting to get a little better, but that's when I started having pretty bad breast pain and random leg/arm pain that would come and go in different areas. I had some very brief joint paint in my knees and my wrists.

I went to my doctor and she did a Western Blot test, and it came back with one band elevated: IgM P23. She then refered me to a naturopath who diagnosed me with Lyme.

I have no recollection of a tick bite or a rash, so I was wracking my brain trying to figure out how long I have had this. After looking through old texts, I remember getting a fever of 103.2 accompanied by pink eye in early May of this year. A few weeks after, I had some pains in my legs that felt like growing pains. They only lasted a few days. I got sick with a fever twice again in early and late June.

I have been on doxy for about a week, along with alpha lipoic acid, ACZ nano, Argentyn 23 (silver), B12, magnesium, omega 3, and vitamin b. I am honestly feeling much better already. I don't know if that's a good sign or not.

My question is, if I have had it since May, would this be considered late stage Lyme? And what are my prospects for making a full recovery? My doctor says he doesn't think I've had it long, but if I've had it since May, that's about 8 months. Will I be in treatment for years to come?

Thank you, and honest answers are appreciated. I know everyone is different, but if you've had a similar experience please let me know.

Hi amanda - welcome to our community!

I'm sorry you are scared...but you have found a great place here...we know how you feel. You will get support here...this is a caring group of people.

Band 23 is specific for Lyme.

I don't know how long you will be in treatment. It is different for everyone.
I can tell you that it will be at least several months - most people are not finished treatment in under a year.

Would you share what your dose of doxy is?
It should be 200 mg twice daily. Some Dr.'s start you off with 100 mg twice daily, but then go to full dose after a few weeks.

Also, a second antibiotic is usually added to the first one after a few weeks or month.
It is a good sign you are feeling better already.

I'd like to point out the thread at the top of the page titled: "New to Lyme?..Start Here!" It's full of good information. Pay particular attention to the section on detoxing. Effective detoxing is important - to usher the toxins out of your body. The toxins are a from the bacteria dying off and results in a herxheimer reaction. When this happens, your symptoms worsen...and often new symptoms will show up.
Effective detoxing will help alleviate these symptoms.

Please feel free to post, and ask any questions you have.

Amanda, Just curious - are you in Texas? You can email me from my profile page.

More detoxing ideas:

- Activated charcoal (or another binder)
- Dry brushing before your baths
- Purchase Alka Seltzer Gold
- Purchase Nutramedix Pinella and Burbur
- light exercise (if you can) - just to get everything moving
- liver support - such as milk thistle extract.

few ideas for you. You can take a look at this website:


www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

Girlie,

I am also takin a probiotic once a day.

You want to eat healthy. So, good, lean protein, vegetables. Eliminate your sugar intake.
Eliminate junk food - like chips,sodas,candy, fast-food.

Some people say to go gluten free. I started out eliminating gluten...but now have added some back in...not everyday though.

Other people say that if you don't have a gluten 'issue' - then eating gluten is okay.

I am concerned about sugar and Candida...so I keep reminding myself of that when I see a cupcake that I want...lol.

I admit, I occasionally do indulge..

Hi Amanda!-

Welcome to our community! I am so sorry to hear about all your symptoms. Girlie gave you a lot of great information!

I know that it is easier said then done, but please try not to stress yourself out. I know that you are frightened and trying to learn so much at once. Stress can cause your Lyme symptoms to flare up even more. I know this from personal experience.

I am happy that you are being very proactive in your health!

Best Wishes!