Understanding our Immune System

One of the many frequent questions we get on this forum has to do with trying to understand why we feel worse again after feeling better for awhile.

I've been mostly absorbing the information about our adrenal glands, and the role they play in this. But while looking up information to post here on the immune system (and specifically how heavy exercise can result in us paying for it in increased symptoms) I found this site: www.imgt.org/IMGTeducation/Tutorials/ImmuneSystem/UK/the_immune_system.pdf

While taking note that in most of my reading of this article, adrenal glands were not being mentioned - and wondering the connection - the article finally came through for me.

"The Immune System and the Nervous System

Evidence is mounting that the immune system and the nervous system are linked in several ways. One well-known connection involves the adrenal glands.

In response to stress messages from the brain, the adrenal glands release hormones into the blood. In addition to helping a person respond to emergencies by mobilizing the body’s energy reserves, these “stress
hormones” can stifle the protective effects of antibodies and lymphocytes.

Hormones and other chemicals known to convey messages among nerve cells have been found to “speak” to cells of the immune system. Indeed, some immune cells are able to manufacture typical nerve cell products, while some lymphokines can transmit information to the nervous system.

What’s more, the brain may send messages directly down nerve cells to the immune system. Networks of nerve fibers have been found connecting to the lymphoid organs."



Not very long ago Traveler shared some great information that she's been reading in her studies to become an herbalist. This may have some of the same information as her's. We need to get that thread bumped up; it's all valuable information for us in understanding what is going on inside of us.

Thank you for this great information. I am learning so many important things from all of you on this forum.It really helps.
Sincerely Jo

These infections are insidious ...we know that erlichia can infect wbc and bartonella suppresses the immune sx but here is video evidence of a spirochete coming out of a b cell and later a t cell. It cant hurt to have extra immune unless there is autoimmune factor going on already ..but i believe it is the body trying to get at these invaders ..thyroid =hashimotos, nerves =ms ,chrohns =gi, etc etc ...

reishi astralugus and cats claw just aint gunna cut it
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Ya my accomplishments in knowledge is 2745 posts that will likely be washed away by the pharmaceutical company that sponsors healing well...i need to write a book ...i like how lymenet is archived but they need more server space ...at least stuff doesnt get lost after 1 day of bs . rant begining

I agree with the difficulty search for information on this forum, but gosh, at least we can come here and ask.

I have always believed that our body is not a bunch of "just" parts. It is a bunch of related parts. No one part can function on its own.

How many of us had lyme and it was triggered by stress? Not necessarily a drama type stress, but did you eat too much ice cream? Did you over indulge in alcohol? (This is when my lyme symptoms popped up.)

Randy's point is something that has crossed my mind before.

We have such helpful information in the "New to Lyme?" section. But sometimes articles/links get buried under new posts, new topics, and someone that hasn't been on for awhile, or is just joining, will miss it.

I don't know if this forum has the capacity to set up "files" which could be an additional, and maybe easier way to access select info. Even if there isn't room to make entire duplicate postings, a list of headings could be available that someone can run through and click on the link.

Using the search feature is wonderful, but sometimes maybe not specific enough.

I can see a real need on a file for therapies, at least that would contain a short explanation of what it is.

Do you all remember how lost you felt seeing terms like "bvt" or "bee venom therapy", rife, spooky2 for the first time?

While many here have researched much of what they learned, sometimes if you don't know the question, you don't even know to look for the answer. Files condensing broad interest information, if it's used(key point there) would simplify knowing what all is involved with this very complicated set of diseases.

Yeah.....I was thinking about doing that. I make really good use of my "notebook" option for important files. It's much easier to access than just 'bookmarking' as mine is a mile long and not in any kind of order. You've taken that most important step further!


I just made use of one of your bookmarked links draft, I think. And I can't tell you how much I appreciate that effort you've made! You're a great teacher.

They will[/] shut down if the overworking doesn't cease.

Traveler can attest to that too.

www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/addisons-disease/symptoms-causes/dxc-20155757