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Posted 4/27/2017 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
Last night, dw took off her bra to find a male American dog tick. It was in the cup of the bra and not attached to her. I've looked her over thoroughly and see no evidence of a bite.
CDC says this species carries rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. I can send it in to nau and they test this tick species for:
Bb
Borellia miyamotoi
Babesia micronti
Anaplasma phagocytillum
Erlichia chafeensis
Riketstsia

Local Sonoma County lab tests only for Bb. I couldn't find tick testing prices at igenex.

I spoke with Marin Sonoma vector control this morning about this tick. She said this tick, in this area, only carries rickettsia and tularemia, and those are extremely rare not only in our county, but statewide. She also said this species is VERY slow to attach, like hours.
I have plenty of doxy on hand. I'm of a mind to dose her for a couple of days, she's not worried about it.

Whaddya think? Dose prophylactically or not?

PS: I just read on the bay Area lyme foundation that their research shows a higher prevalence of b. Miyamotoi than b. Burgdorferi in ticks collected in this region.
Posted 4/27/2017 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
BJ,

Hi. How are you doing? Sorry about the tick.

I'm no expert but if it weren't attached I wouldn't treat with meds, especially if you didn't see any bite marks (like if it had fallen off).

Hopefully others will weigh in to ease your mind. Keep us posted.

Two articles in big papers this week re: The Summer Of The TICKS. Big infestation expected. mad
Posted 4/27/2017 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Huddie, IF you're sure it wasn't attached.
Posted 4/27/2017 4:00 PM (GMT 0)

Huddie said...
BJ,

Hi. How are you doing? Sorry about the tick.

I'm no expert but if it weren't attached I wouldn't treat with meds, especially if you didn't see any bite marks (like if it had fallen off).

Hopefully others will weigh in to ease your mind. Keep us posted.

Two articles in big papers this week re: The Summer Of The TICKS. Big infestation expected. mad

Huddie, which papers have the articles? Thanks😮
Posted 4/27/2017 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
Yesterday's Wall Street Journal:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/prepare-for-a-bad-summer-for-ticks-1493050961

New York Post two weeks ago:
http://nypost.com/2017/04/04/us-is-facing-an-epic-outbreak-of-lyme-disease-experts/

Recent Mercola piece:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/08/04/dr-klinghardts-treatment-of-lyme-disease.aspx
Posted 4/27/2017 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
Off topic.
Hi Huddie,
I'm not going to say how I'm doing anymore, cuz last time I said I was up trending, I had a bad setback. Call me superstitious. 😊 I will say that I tried the Jernigan neuro antitox 2 cns/pns at your recommendation along with molybdenum. It's strange. Almost immediately, I get a dizzy sensation for maybe a half hour, then the brain fog abates by maybe 50%. But that's only using 2 drops where they say use 1/4 tsp.

We've had a CRAZY wet winter here after years of severe drought. There's sure to be more ticks and rodents and rattlesnakes this year.

Yesterday, I found our neighborhood squirrel dead in the street. 😢 I read that squirrels have a very high rate of Lymeco infection in our area. So, I put on some rubber gloves, picked it up and closely inspected it. I couldn't find any ticks attached.
Posted 4/27/2017 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
BJ,

You are amazing - picked up the squirrel skull Brave man!

I am like you, one step forward, three steps back. I was doing really well and past week or so, AWFUL.

Starting out slow on the herbs is fine, in fact, best. I start with one drop. I was the same way on CNS. I stopped for a while and only did Borrelogen, at Deejavu's request (she healed on Jernigan). I added it back in and have the same symptoms you do. It's hitting something for sure.

I did 1 drop for three days, then 2 drops, etc... I'm up to eight drops and only do morning dosing of CNS. My afternoon dosing is only Borrelogen.

Did you muscle test to make sure CNS is right for you? For example my son was doing Borrelogen and Anti-Toxx MS.

Muscle testing: stand bare feet shoulder width apart. Hold bottle out in front of you and bring it to your chest. Try and stand quietly. I even close my eyes. I ask "Will this herb help my Lyme and co-infecions?" If your body bends forward it is good for you, if it bends backwards it is not. (Another tip I learned from Trav, and Dr. S J suggests it too).
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