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Posted 3/2/2017 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I will give you all a bit of an update on myself. I was the one always complaining of joint pain and muscle pain on this forum last year.

I got lyme (I suspect in 2012) my first symptoms were insomnia and inconsolable anxiety, other than that I was fine I didn't know I had lyme, I actually got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and put on SSRI's.

Fast forward to 2016, six months after I had my daughter I began to experience awful symptoms like joint and muscle pain, twitching, fatigue, anxiety, the whole works really. I had a lot of tests done, and the doctor's couldn't find anything. I later found out I had lyme from a naturopath doctor.

I have been taking Buhner's core protocol herbs since May 2016. I am currently using Hawaii Pharm Tinctures and using all kinds of herbs. It is getting very expensive...

Japanese Knotweed
Cats Claw
Andrographis
Cordyceps
Teasel
Elethero
Ashwaganda
Motherwort
Houttianya

1/4 teaspoon 3x a day of each of these babies

Well on a positive note, I am doing a lot better than I was last year. I was in SO much pain. Now I have virtually none. I feel that Teasel really helped me with my joint issues, as well as Androphagis and the beloved Japanese Knotweed.

I've had many days and weeks of feeling minimal symptoms. However every month there seems to be something different bothering me. A lot of times it is sleeping issues, and anxiety. Which I know is neurological in nature, also depression.

More alarming is that this week I have had increasing muscle twitching in my left calf. I also had a feeling of buzzing vibrations in both my legs at night, and resulted in me getting like 2 hours of sleep. I also have a feeling of my lower back being fatigued, and weak, as well as leg weakness. And that darn twitching...I am freaking out now thinking this is the start of MS, and that I should have an MRI done. Why when I am treating so aggressively and for so long is this happening? I haven't taken Gou Teng which I know is a herb that is useful for Neuro lyme and I do plan on ordering that.

Should I be really worried about these symptoms? I wish there was something I could take to get rid of my terrible anxiety, I have a feeling that someone has hijacked my brain and I am just along for the ride, and I've felt like that in varying degrees since 2012. I also am having some trouble with memory at work. It is awful, but I just don't know what to do next. Should I pursue this with a Doctor?

(I don't have an llmd, I have been strictly self-treating)

Thanks again
Posted 3/2/2017 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
That gouteng will help the twitching ..bvt and magnesium stopped mine ...like mag citrate ,mag theonate ,mag citramate ,mag glyconate ,and iv mag chloride with mag oil and epsom salts baths ...like all in rotation ...
bart is likely the culprit of anxiety and nerve damage ..maybe sida ..

ms dx is no good and is meaningless(immunosuppressive and biologics bad in case of infections)...hypoperfusion or small lesions on mri is just the brain trying to protect itself from spirochetal infection with amyloid plaque .you may want to test for cpn . Bvt has cleared lesions ...rife may be of use ..
keep up the good work keep us posted
Posted 3/2/2017 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi evianangel,

Sorry your having more symptoms but I'm glad to hear your pain is better.

If you could see an llmd or Natropath it might ease your fears and they might have some treatment options that could help you.

Like Bluelyme said maybe Sida acuta and gouteng also would help. I take both and believe it has reduced twitching, electric current sensation and vibration/buzzing.

The depression is a tough one to go through. I get brief periods of it that come and go. When the depression hits try to focus on another task or do something that you enjoy. I take a walk to to help. Distraction away from our thoughts can help a bit. Hang in there Sincerely, Jo
Posted 3/2/2017 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
I'm pleased to see you've made some progress, at least on the pain level. Have you looked over Buhner's section of "extended repertory"? You may be able to target some different areas.

I realize that is going to be more money, but perhaps if you tried concentrating on one area in addition to the core, and maybe shop around for better prices if Hawaii pharm are very expensive.....

Or revamp your detox regiment for less expensive methods you could add in.

I wouldn't worry about thinking you're getting MS. Many people that are diagnosed with that had unknown infections from Lyme.

Hang in there!
Posted 3/2/2017 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
I'm wondering if you should be treating for Babesia - it can cause anxiety.

So Cryptolepis and Artemisinin....

or...up your Bart herbs - take more of the houttuynia, add sida acuta to it.
Posted 3/3/2017 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
This winter I went to the doctor with neurological symptoms. They dismissed it as recovering from an illness. I went back eight weeks later and through bloodwork, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. My symptoms included muscle cramping, hot and cold sensations in my hands and feet, muscle twitching all over my body, tingling in feet and even partial numbness in my face. I was prescribed doxycycline and three weeks later, Im starting to feel better. The first two weeks of medication were rough. I still twitch and my feet still tingle but I feel I am moving in the right direction. I know neurological symptoms are very scary but hang in there. You are not alone.
Posted 3/3/2017 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Brywill - is this a Lyme Literate Dr. you are seeing?

Just wondering what you will be adding to the doxycycline.
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