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Hi confossi, I have always been confused about this as well and it is really discouraging to hear that it is true. So dose this mean that no matter how soon someone receive treatment the Lyme bacteria will always be in their body? I was in poor health to start (fibromyalgia, MTHFR mutation, possible mold exposure) then last year I developed an EM and was treated about a month later, by then my rash had already disappeared into my skin and I have read in the Lyme Solution by Darin Ingels that unless you get treated within 72 hours and catch the rash before it fades the bacteria evades your body. It's comforting to know that people go into remission though. I guess we will just have to stay as heathy as we can, eat right, get good sleep, lower stress, detox and keep a strong immune system. Glad these boards are helping you, I have learned a lot from being on here aw well!

Post Edited (CalmLittleBuddha) : 11/7/2019 2:47:53 PM (GMT-7)

Canfossi,

My advice would be to focus more on "healing" than "disease." There are "normal" people are walking around with a variety of pathogens in their bodies, but have no obvious symptoms or limitations. However, if they happen to do things that lead to the suppression of their immune system, the balance can shift and they can start to experience problems.

So, it doesn't have to be a bite from a tick -- it can be from too much exercise, not getting enough rest/sleep, poor diet, draining job, turbulent relationship, financial hardship, or any other number of stressful situations. It may even be several of these stressors layered atop each other. I certainly believe this was the case for me.

While testing *may* be helpful in some situations, I don't believe the goal should be perfect blood work. Personally, if I'm able to feel better, go for walks again, get restful sleep again, not run out of breath while standing at the kitchen counter chopping vegetables, then I would be less concerned about my lab values. Having perfect bloodwork and still experiencing a long list of symptoms wouldn't be helpful.

Finally, I'd suggest being careful about what you let into your awareness. For me, going overboard reading blogs, participating in forums, watching YouTube videos, and listening to podcasts about chronic illness can be disorienting, disempowering, and depressing. I have to be selective about who and what I choose to read. If I feel worse, that's likely a good sign it's not helpful. I try to focus on things I can change, avoid unsubstantiated claims, and work on foundational areas like eating healthy food, getting rest, stress reduction, setting boundaries with others to preserve my mental health, etc. It's simple, but not always easy.

These are just my opinions. Whatever you choose, I wish you good luck and good health.

Sincerely,
Dude

Excellent posts above! Great advice!!