Broke my arm anything I should know?

I've been getting a little dizzy here and there through out this whole ordeal but since starting dapsone it's been a little worse. Not so much dizzy but just off balance a bit. Hard to explain.

Well yesterday I had one of those moments at the top of the stairs and tumbled down. I was all twisted up in a pile at the bottom. I knew immediately my arm was broke. It had a crazy new turn to it. Broke about midway between elbow and wrist.

Anyway, is there anything I should be aware of concerning a break with Lyme, carrion's and all of the abx? Any way of speeding the healing process? Just happened yesterday haven't seen an orthopedic surgeon yet so I don't know much. I'm hoping a cast is all I'll need.

Can Lyme or the treatment weaken bones? Are there any supplements that would be either helpful or detrimental to recovery? Twitching has increased since the fall.

Mike,

I’m so sorry. That’s awful. I don’t know what advice to give other than steroids are bad for Lyme/co.

Anti-inflammatories should help with pain and inflammation, but most have blood thinning properties, including herbs, so not sure how that would affect broken bones.

If you need surgery, you will need to be off of blood thinning herbs. If you’re taking herbs, check contraindications on all of them and let the doc know. Supplements can affect blood clotting as well.

Keep us posted. Try to stay calm and reduce stress anyway you can.

WV Mike,

That’s wonderful news! What a relief. Do take it easy and pamper yourself. I know you’re worried about the twitching, but upping treatment could increase die-off, which could further stress your body. Try to really tune in to whatever your body is telling you it needs right now and support it.

I know that sounds hokey and weird, but I know in times past before I was knowingly sick, I had a habit of over-riding the signals my body was giving me. For example, if I felt tired in the daytime like I needed to lay down, I wouldn’t do it. I was too busy. Too young. Naps were for old people. I would usually end up sick with a low grade fever, sore throat, or a cold because I didn’t heed the call to rest. I’m sure I also had bartonella at the time, unknowingly.