I had been diagnosed with Hashimoto's (hypothyroidism) and for over 2 1/2 years I was taking 60 mgs. (one grain) of Armour desicated thyroid medicine. None of my doctors could explain the weight...
Actually it was after being treated for Hashimoto's (hypothyroidism) 2 1/2 years ago that my hives began to stop. I had them all of my life....
I was told to take Armour ion an empty stomach at least an hour away from food. I take it when my husbands alarm cklock goes off around 6am then go back to sleep until I have to get up. Also I have...
Cajongirl, I never meant to imply that upped my meds on my own, my doctor who was in the documentary "Under our Skin"was aware of the experiment I was conducting with the thyroid meds. You need to...
My LLMD does not believe the CD57 tells anything important as far as Lyme goes. He said it indicates NOTHING! However I still asked for the test for my own reference....
No your body cannot get rid of Lyme. Your immune system can keep the bacteria under control but it will always be there. I had several bulls-eyes since 1989. But when I went to a doctor each time was...
Fibromyalgia was the first diagnosis I got from My PCP who knew nothing about my condition. Several years later after seeing 32 doctors I was diagnosed with Lyme and co-infections. I thought for sure...
Sometimes thyroid tests are not accurate in telling if a person needs meds or not. One's readings can be fine but one might need meds. It won't be easy but try to find a doctor who will treat...
I was diagnosed with Hashi's 2 1/2 years ago. My doctor made the mistake of keeping on too low a dose of armour for too long. That resulted in my getting all severe symptoms back and then some along...
Swaeting could be babs, bart or..............................thyroid. Besides babs, bart, lyme micoplasma -I have hashimoto's (hypothyroid). I have been treating those for over 2 1/2 years. It turns...
Have your adrenals and thyroid checked... That could very possibly be part of your problem. Blessings...
Here's my experience with sore feet. Never had a problem until I got Lyme in 03 actually I have had Lyme for almost 20 years but the 3rd bite in 03 is when my feet began to get sore.... After I got...
I was on IV in December of 07 for 4 months. I did not feel better until AFTER the PICC was pulled. While I was on it I felt pretty lousy perhaps it was herxing. It was gradual but I did get better. I...
So sorry to learn your baby has Lyme. Please be sure to give her a good probiotic for infants--that will healp alot especially with the yeast in the diaper rash. Blessings...
Most LLMDs overcharge! Mine just raised his consult fee to $950.00!!!But having a good one is so much better than not having one. A good one is priceless....
One cannot take just any catsclaw product. There are many out there but the one that works should be pure. I did take this while on modified cowden protocal but it did not work for me. I go tup to 30...
I don't want to alarm you but this is an alarming situation. First be sure to read the threads at the top for newbies...That said I am Sorry to say that NOW is the time to see a LLMD. Your treatment...
I think it is a type of Micoplasma???????...
I tested negative for Bart but know I have it. The test for for only one or 2 strains and there are many strains. It is referred to BLO (Bartonella Like Organism) because of the many strains. I have...
Usually HYPER Thyroidism can cause this not sure Hypo does. However before I got treated for Babesia I had this ALOT and during the first weeks of treatment. Not only was it fast but it was pounding...
I took mepron for almost 2 years straight!!!!! as prescribed by my EX LLMD. I now take artamesinin every day to make sure babs is gone and will continue for awhile longer....
pcpc, I have missed your posts. I am happy you found a dentist who treats Lyme. Too bad you had to go to California, because there is one in Dutchess County New York who does that as well. As a...
Cajungrl. Although I do have much pain throughout my body I have found that all pain meds give me a headache. In addition after awhile I felt that the opiates caused more back pain for me. I have...
I tested negative for Bart but knew I had it. The labs currently only test for one or two strains, and there are many more than that. Therefore don't go by tests. A good LLMD will go by symptoms.I...
Cajungrl, I feel what you are going through. Almost 3 years ago I was treating with a LLMD for 1 1/2 years. I am grateful to him because he got me on my feet after being sick for so long. But I felt...
Reborn, Now that you have all the tests, bring them to a Lyme Literate doctor who can treat you for what the others say you don't have. Don't let the fact that you feel better some times fool you....
It is a nerve desentiser and was mainly used as an anti-seisure med. This drug did absolutely nothing for the kind of pain (muscle) and bone I had from Lyme and co-infections. It actually gave me...
My Lyme insomnia came upon me 6 years ago. I took ambian, benedril exedrimnPM and more--nothing really worked for long. Then a homeopathic MD told me to get "Fibro AMJ Nighttime formula" It is...
+Lyme I replied to your question with a detailed post that got wiped out. Please email me for more infomation about Armour. It is a prescript ion medicine and no I don't get it on my own....
I am sorry for all you are going through. I guess unless you experience Lyme it is really hard to understand how scary the future is. I am really trying to stay positive. For about 10 days a month I...
Another super important symptom that has gone is one that NOT one doctor could explain. That is "severe BURNING tongue and lips". My tongue used to feel like hot pepper was on it constantly for...
That is the million dollar question many of us have that are on meds. When can we stop. I have been on abx for 2 1/2 years now including IV for 4 months. There are a few times that I thought I was...
Ariel, Please don't waste your time going to any other than a Lyme literate doctor. If you find one, he/she probably won't be on your insurance plan but it is worth every penny to get well and not...
Stutterbug, There is should be no shame is discussing bodily functions here as long as they are to share and learn about Lyme related issues. We all pee etc.......... Before I began treatment 2 1/2...
SCORPIO, Now that you posted I remember you told us about that place and price awhile ago. Thanks for posting it again. I will pass it along. Blessings...
rebecca999, Thanks for the tip. I have lots of people asking where to get IV meds cheaper. WOW that is a great price. I paid over $700.00 per week for generic rocephin last year for 4 months!!!!....
Martha's you may have posted the answer to this question before but I can't find it. Can you list the herbals you are taking now to keep Lyme and co-infections at bay? Or what herbals do you feel...
IV Rocephin does cross the blood brain barrier but is not affective for Bartonella. There are some meds that are. There are old posts done by a member who had a tremendous amount of information on...
+Lyme, Are you on armour for your thyroid? Perhaps if your not maybe your doctor could consider this. Perhaps you need to have your dose raised. I have heard that sometimes thyroid can improve with...
Martha's, AMEN to all you said!...
Vicparis, Antibiotics saved my life. I too have had Lyme a long time since the 80's that I know of. Just started treated 2 1/2 years ago. Martha's vinyard is correct about the key of being able to...
CajunGrl, Are you on Armour? Armour works differently than Synthroid. If you are on Synthroid there is a conversion to switch to Armour which is natural hormone and ups the T3 and T4 however not many...
Dowa, Thanks for the reply and for the confirmation!...
Yes You Can use samento along with antibiotics. Blessings...
Martha's I am so happy to read that you are doing do well, and that the treatment worked for you. I also wish there was an afforable alternative to self-paying the LLMD's. Evitia sounds wonderful if...
PHSINVENT! I was wondering what had become of you. I was hoping you were better and not needing the forum any longer. I have missed your informative posts and was thinking just last week to put and...
THIS IS MY EXPERIMENT I am not advising anyone to do this JUST consider that thyroid can be the blame for many residual symptoms of Lyme disease and co-infections. If treatment doesn't seem to be...
IDY, One can get Lyme from Mesquitos, black flys, ticks, spiders, gnats and any other blud sucking things. If you do get tested ask for the test called Western Blot. As to thyroid Someone on the Lyme...
I would NOT get this. The way I have become so sensitive to foreign things in my body, I would probably end up worse than I am now. Why add to the already toxic burden. I will leave "almost"...
Reborn, Do yourself a favor---a huge favor and get an appointment to see someone who is familiar with Lyme and co-infections. I went the route you are going--trying to see my primary and others who...