I was reading the thread about the bath soak and it said something about a toxic headache? Can you get headaches when you are detoxing?...
Thank you. I am on Ceftin, Rifampin, Zithromax, and Tindamax right now. I am on 3 weeks with first three and three weeks with Tindamax. I think my immune system is overwhelmed....
I had went and recieved a flu shot Friday. Today I feel really bad. My legs are aching and feel really weak. After researching online, many lyme patients said their LLMD advised not to get it (wished...
I really hate that you are not feeling well. I hope you get better soon!...
I would recommend the movie "Under our Skin". It is a great documentary about Lyme....
I have alot of twitching all over including my eye. Since starting Doxy, it has gotten better. I do have other symptoms though!...
Thank you both for your encouraging words. I was bummed yesterday but I'm feeling better about it today. I am trying. On top of it being hard to remember things for school, I got a letter in the mail...
I had signed up for college before I was diagnosed with Lyme. The main reason was to go back for my children. Its hard to tell them to go if I don't go. So, I enrolled last April and started August...
If you have 5 positive IGM bands and 1 positive IGG band, will insurance pay for IV?...
I will be on a month of Doxy and I noticed a couple days ago I had a very painful rash looking thing on my left arm. It was burning really bad and red in an oblong oval from my wrist to elbow. I was...
I was just curious how long after starting antibiotic treatment did you see improvements? Thanks, Kayla...
I have just started getting a burning feeling in my arms. They actually turn red and have alot of heat coming from them but the rest of my body will be fine. I wonder if it is the same thing?...
Thank you very much Traveler ;0)...
Does the use of antibiotics lower your immune system? I am on my 3rd week of Doxycycline and Nystatin and I have come down with a really bad cold. My nose is dripping like a faucet and my throat is...
Thanks Razzle. If the bands on the IGM that detect lyme wasn't positive would that possibly mean it would be another infection?...
Does my western blot look positive or negative? Thanks IGM: 18+ 22- 23-25+ 28- 30- 31+ 34 Indeterminate 39 Indeterminate 41++ 45- 58- 66- 73- 83-93+ IGG: 18- 23-25- 28- 30- 31- 34- 39 Indeterminate...
Simela, you have such a positive outlook that no matter what, you know you are going to be ok. I have had mine for 2 years too, and I have missed out on so much and my kids have too. I have a 4 year...
Thanks JunkYardWilly! Didn't know how low was considered low when it comes to Lyme. Just wanted to share something I found while looking up Mycoplasma Guess this is why the dr tested for this: As...
Thanks, I did get the receipt to send to the insurance company but didn't know if they would send the actual results. The dr. office did say if I didn't get them they would fax them to me. BTW-did...
I had a copy of my lab results: CD-57 Absolute was 93 Mycoplasma pneumoniae was high at 173 Everything else seemed normal(still have not got results from Igenex) Does this make any sense to anyone?...
I am just two weeks and 2 days in for my antibiotic treatment. The first week my neck starting being really stiff and hurting and the muscle twitching all over went into overdrive happening alot more...
The secretary said it will come in the mail to me and also the dr office. Is this correct? Thanks! Kayla...
I was just curious how many are from the South. I am from North Alabama. I found this article and it is really interesting regarding Lyme in the South. It is really long, but very informative!...
I have also thought about doing a chart system to see if there is a pattern to symptoms but I have not done so yet. I do have a chart on the fridge of what to take and when in case I forget....
Thank you for all the replies. I'm sorry that alot of us have a hard time esp with the spouses understanding whats going on. I have been reading a book called "The Lyme Disease Solution". I have it...
My husband is having a hard time believing what is wrong with me. We have went from Fibro to polysistic cyst to my primary thinking ms or other muscular-skeletal diseases. I have thought Lyme for a...
I was wondering if anyone had any ways to get more energy. I'm to tired to do anything. I feel physically and mentally exhausted. I get at least 8 hours a night. Lately I have been waking up in the...
Traveler, thank you. I will be asking the Dr. about the Magnesium. I am currently reading "The Lyme Disease Solution" by Kenneth B. Singleton M.D. M.P.H. It has alot of useful info that its really...
Thank you all for the information and comments. Gary, Yes, I am very happy about finding a LLMD. He seems very knowledgeable and I think he will help make me better. Fluffylizard, I also believe that...
Hi, My name is Kayla and I am new to this group. I was recently diagnosed clinically (still waiting on test results) diagnosed to have lyme. It started when me and my family was hiking in the forest...