need LLMD/TCM in North Carolina - Coming to terms with Lyme coinfection

Welcome CelticAmena!

Sorry for the reason you're here but glad you found us!

Lyme is famous for attacking the bladder....and we need more than doxycycline to heal from it. I'm glad you're seeking the help of a Lyme-literate practitioner.

I edited your post only to add your request for a doctor in the title to attract the attention of those who may help.

Here are a couple of resources to help with the LLMD search:

/sites.google.com/site/lymedoctors/north-carolina

ilads.org/ilads_media/physician-referral/

And, to find a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) doctor:

mx.nccaom.org/FindAPractitioner.aspx

Most importantly, I hope you read through our "New to Lyme? Start Here!" thread that sits at the top of the forum. It's filled with useful information you'll return to time and time again.

And, to help you feel better, I hope you consider starting a daily detoxing protocol. You see, all the while we've been sick, the bugs have been going through their life cycles which means they are releasing toxins which worsen when they die (dead bug parts are more toxic than the toxins the bugs release).

The average American is exposed to over 300 chemicals per day (think personal care products, plastics, car/truck exhaust, etc.) and our bodies are already working overtime to clear those toxins.

To help the body clear the toxins of everyday life along with the huge toxin burden caused by these infections, a detoxing protocol is vital.

The site I'm linking below has some great suggestions for detoxing methods:

www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

And, if you'd like to read what other members are doing for detoxing and how easy it is to incorporate detoxing into daily life, please check out this thread:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3602759

Dealing with these infections is challenging for sure but people do heal. Here's a thread of success stories:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3562412

Things will get better if you believe they will and work towards making it happen. We will help you along the way for as long as you'd like company. Just keep posting questions.

My first symptoms were urinary in nature. I had never had a UTI in my life. I had an abnormal pap followed by a yeast infection (used monistat 1 - horrible burning pain!), the next day started urinating frequently and had pretty bad discomfort right after until I would go again. It was all I could do to hold it 30 minutes. I went to urologist but they could not find any bacteria. I was scared it was IC. After about 6 weeks it went away (not fully, I still urinate a little more frequently than a normal person). I had a month of feeling ok, then all my neuro symptoms started (numbness, buzzing, twitching, etc). I do believe it is all related. I am testing positive for mycoplasma pneum and Lyme. I have not been tested for the other myco's.

Strangely, whenever I am on more than one antibiotic at a time the urinary symptoms start to come back. This may be a bladder herx, still figuring it all out.

Also, I believe Bartonella (as well as Lyme) can cause bladder issues.

Thank you all. Let me know how the NY dr goes.

Ps I have Steve buhner book and I'm starting to dig in. I have to work till this afternoon and then I'm going to digest and make a plan. The things I found the most disheartening is that your spouse, family and friends have no idea what we are going through. I mean they love me but have no idea.

Post Edited (CelticAmena) : 4/4/2016 8:25:18 AM (GMT-6)