Update from Biologix Center Visit

Just a few items that I have experienced since starting here at Biologix since Monday:

Feel more clear at times and have noticed an increase in energy
I am still getting low-grade fever each day and have had several bad migraines this week
My eyes itch and hurt still
Back pain is less and stomach feels better at times

Little they have started me on the Phase treatment for Borrelia, EBV and other viruses. This is the program Dr. Jernigan is trying as a study and research. I am now taking tinticure mixes designed specifically for EBV, Borrelia and other viruses. Having some reaction to them or maybe the binders.

It included him sending blood tests to Belgium for Borrelia levels. Only in the past-few days have a really gotten into the main portion of the program. Hoping to feel better in that area this upcoming week.

I've talked with people with Lyme issues who have been here before, and all have said it helped tremendously. One lady said it has been three years since she went to the Hansa Center and felt good for most of that time. Recent stress and life problems brought her back for one week. Others are here for first two - two who cannot walk from Lyme. Feel so bad for them.

Staff i very friendly, helpful and seem genuine. Bottom line is to see if this makes a big difference by the end of next week. It is a very positive atmosdphere.

It is hard to explain who this all works, but some of the treatments include:

A lot of lymphatic drainage using different protocols and machines

Lux light therapy and low level lasers to reduce inflammation, increase circulation, lower pain, help with healing

The use of a "bio mat" to increase, improve immune system, help with energy and more

Massage, both lymphatic and muscle, has really helped, especially with body pain. The person doing the body massage is the first one I have been to that has helped and not caused pain after

Neurofeedback - that is used to clear head. My anxiety is down, as well as depression. The migraines can bring the depression back up, but it is better overall. I know Neurofeedback works as I did it with a doctor around Atlanta years ago.

People have told me you need at least two weeks to see how things will go. I am praying, literally, about that. Dr. Jernigan is a very spiritual man but also believes in the science behind the program. He has just sat and talked with me several times just to have a conversation. My main doctor is the one I see at least an hour a day. Most of the time it is therapy.

Bottom line is this week will tell a big story. Main symptoms really still getting me are the daily two-three hour low-grade fevers and migraines. I can feel the fever coming on even before I check temperature. And when I get the fevers, a migraine is often not far behind. Also, the itchy, red eyes are really bothersome. I've mentioned I'm concerned this is autoimmune related. The doctor seems to think it goes back to reactivated EBV.

Will follow up later next week. Just thought some might be interested in how it is all going.

Yay! This all sounds encouraging!

Did you get the borrelia results back yet?

Wbf -i’m with you - time to try something different. I am so tired if wasting money on various supps! Thinking of giving bart abx a go.

Thank you all for your thoughts and sentiments. As I mention to Deejavu in the second post, I am working on not expecting a two-week cure. Just looking to feel a little better and a jump start to that.

WBF - I get what you mean about draining money on herbs, doctors, etc... That is what lead to my decision to finally come here. Getting out of the pit is a good way of putting it. The mold issues you have dealt with have to be frustrating. If I find things here that really seem to help more than others, I'll let you know. My daughters did notice my mood was better, bu that has slipped a bit this morning as they left to head back home after spending the weekend here.

Hey Brandiwine - While I am far from "well," (and well to me would be 80-85%), there have been improvements and also some symptoms seem stubborn.

My friends and my own kids have noticed I have been more active and social. That doesn't mean I am going all day, everyday, but my ability to perform needed tasks is much improved. The tests sent to Belgium showed positive for Borrelia, and on the tests it indicates relapsing fever group. There are several Borreleia infections in that category. My spelling on them is not good, but I remember one is Borrelia Hermsii (spelling bad).

The mornings are still tough with bouts of depression and migraines with the slight fever still hitting in late afternoons, but not as long or as often. Migraines really wear me out. I am still taking Jernigan natural meds, and next week I will get a blood test to send back to Biologix to test for the Borrelia again.

My focus until a couple of days ago has been on the heart as tests showed the aortic valve I had replaced was worse, but the doctor in the structural heart area called me to say the CT scan I had shows the valve is no worse than it was two years ago, which was a relief. They will check it again next year.

Also, I have the energy to work out at Planet Fitness ever other day with weights, eliptical and bike. On days I don't go in, I usually walk at least two miles at cross country practice marking courses for intervals (I coach).

Bottom line is there is some improvement, and I am hoping that continues. My back pain is from degenerative changes in lower back. Not sure if that is Lyme related or just years and years of working out, running, competing and working in yard. I am starting at a chiropractic clinic for treatment at Life University here in Marietta, GA next week. Exploring all avenues. If I can lose the fevers and back/other joint pain and migraines, my life would be at the 80%--85% I'm shooting for. Still not sure about autoimmune possibilities.

Dr. Jernigan and Dr. Jameson (Jameson my primary doctor at Biologix) have been extremely supportive. I'm honest with them, and their input and advice have been invaluable. Right now I would guess I'm at 45% - 50%, compared to 25% when I started at Biololgix. Up and down, to be honest. But the ups are something I saw much less before. Honest assessment. Sorry to make this all about me, but trying to provide you all about my experiences with Biologix.

ko7 - Have you had any x rays or CT scans of where the pain is? Low back? Shoulders? It gets confusing on what is really degenerative dsic changes and what is caused by Lyme? Or can Lyme cause those permanent changes? That's what I'm trying to find out. Similar to you, I had no back back for years when I felt better, but it came back worse two years ago.

Doctors tell me a have degenerative disc disease, but they know nothing of Lyme. So I'm also wondering if it is something that can improve as you get better. Hoping this school clinic for chiropractors might help. The chiro I see relieves the migraines in neck temporarily, but it comes back and low back pain remains consistent.

k07 said...
When I wake up my finger joints and feet are sore now.

That’s me, except it’s all the time not just the morning. When I get up after sitting for a while or get out of the car, I have the foot pain and stiff. All this got much worse after moving in this house. From mid-Jan to mid-Mar and again from mid to late April, my joints were much better. I know that in the past, gut pathogens have had a big effect on those particular symptoms.

k07 - Your symptoms are ones I can relate to. From the low back and part of hips to fingers, especially right hand, which still swells. Toes also. The toes got better for a while but are hurting again as I've built up on working out. The difference is I always test negative on autoimmune tests or at least have thus far. Another difference is the CT scans and other imaging show degenerative problems in low back and neck. Whether it is Lyme causing all this, I don't know. What do you think with yours?



WBF - Thanks for info. I believe you are on right path about gut pathogens. When I feel stomach issues, I hurt more and even emotions are much worse. The hard part for me is I lost ALL my work announcing races for this entire year because of COVID, and that will go through the end of the year. That makes it hard to try new medical treatments. Fortunately, I now no longer am able to be on COBRA from my old coaching job and was able to get a great plan through the Health Exchange. It is a blessing as it will save hundreds a month with this new plan.

I looked at the Neufit link and it seems to be similar, in some ways, to what they did at Biologix Center. I've been working out more at gym and at least blood pressure is lower, and I actually feel a little better. I'm hoping the clinic at Life University may have some good ideas on what may help. I start there Thursday.

So you think mold is causing the problems again? The timing sounds like it.