Was it just because I was thinking about ankle pain that it has now decided to hurt again?!!! Just when I think I figure out something that makes sense with Lyme, it changes and proves me wrong. :)...
What you described is exactly what I felt. Interesting.... well, I've been off antibiotics for about 3 weeks now because my immune system wasn't/isn't strong enough to fight off the lyme. I am having...
If you go to a health food store, there will most likely be a gluten free area - and they do make gluten free breads, bagels, waffles, ect. Whole Foods Market and Trader Joes carry many gluten free...
I wonder if you called your LLMD who you haven't seen yet, and see if their office will draw the blood for you. Then maybe the results will be back before your appointment and you can discuss it with...
Are you on any antibiotics? I am on 2 that cause the nasty metal taste in my mouth. Just wondering........
I think you need to do some research on your CD57 count. I was going to an LLMD who sent my blood off to Igenix after taking my $400 on the day that my blood work came in my mail with my CD57. I did...
I don't know of a doctor in MO - but check out this website: http://flash.lymenet.org They have a forum for Seeking A Doctor. Hopefully someone will point you in the right direction soon! Hang in...
I have gotten flu like symptoms when I exercise too. I was told that this was herxing - since Lyme hate heat and exercise and they are dying. The problem is that I really don't feel like exercising...
I feel like I wasted $400 for my InGenx Lyme test because my CD57 count was so low and that apparently can only be low for CHRONIC LYME DISEASE. There is no other disorder that can make your CD57...
Oh that is so great! Thanks for the update. I will continue to pray - and one day at a time is just the right pace....
I am so relieved at your reply. Things are moving along just great for you and your husband - though it is really rough right now. Your courage and commitment are an answer to my prayer! Yes, do...
I know what you are going through, though I only know of the ****ography that my husband was addicted to. My husband is also an alcoholic. I am so sorry that you are suffering so much because of your...
Something to take orally might be more simple - can you ask your LLMD about what detox mixes they offer? My LLMD has a shelf of detox packages. When I told him I was concerned about detoxing my...
How about taking a few bottles of hydrogen peroxide and several cups of epsom salt and treating yourself to a nice warm bath at the end of the day. That is a good detox anytime but seems especially...
I hope that I didn't upset you at all by asking. /community/emoticons/blush.gif I was concerned because there just seems so much to know about treatments - we have to watch out for each other! I am...
This is off topic - but I just read through your list nasalady at the bottom of your post. You are taking Prednisone while having Lyme? That's a steroid if I'm not mistaken. If that is the case, you...
Wow! You were right - that is quite a list of meds! The only 2 that I'm familiar with are the Flagyl and Trazadone. Flagyl makes me very nauseous and weak. And you know not to ever EVER let her have...
You're welcome! :)...
The only thing that helps me is Excedrine. It takes the headache away but it does make me shake because it has caffeine in it. If my headache is bad enough, I would rather shake than hurt, so I take...
So very sorry to hear about your daughter! I am glad that you found this board. It really is full of information, which can be overwhelming. There are many here that have studied Lyme from every...
Aaaaahhhhhh! IBS! That's what they told me too! Eat more fiber they said! Nothing took that pain away right under my rib cage until I took care of the yeast overgrowth and stopped eating gluten. I'm...
I don't want to bum you out - but it took me a lot longer than 2 weeks on that diet of only protein and veggies - and I HATE veggies. I dropped 20 pounds though! Having yeast overgrowth makes you...
You are describing exactly what I experienced - mucus and all. When you have a vag. yeast infection, you get a lot of mucus discharge, right? Same with the intestines.... Plus with all of the spasm...
I am sorry Sore Butt - but I just had to laugh at the irony of your profile name! Is it possible that the reason you have a sore butt is from yeast overgrowth? I don't know! I don't want to get too...
I've been following along with this post - and just wanted to say that holding off on the Flagyl until after your trip may be a good idea. I am taking Flagyl every other week, with Biaxin on the...
Yes - there is hope! Hang on to that!...
You can have a yeast infection other places too - just in case someone doesn't know. I have had a yeast infection in my intestines and colon/rectal area. Bloating and cramping in my stomach area and...
You are on the right track with all the studying you've been doing. Great job!!! It may take a while to get in to see a LLMD - so I wonder if you could educate your friend, the doctor, and let him...
I was exercising this morning with a Leslie Sansone Walk the Walk 3 mile video - it was my second day. I actually made it past the 1 mile walk, and then I suddenly remembered something that I read in...
There is a good book too that you might find at the library - The Lyme Disease Solution, by Kenneth Singleton. He has an office in Towson, but doesn't take new patients. There is a doctor in his...
So sorry you were having a horrible day! I hope today is better. Never a dull moment when dealing with Lyme, huh!?!...
I only wanted to say that the blurry vision and brain fog seem to be common symptoms of Lyme - for me and others here on the forum. The fever seems a little strange for Lyme since Lyme likes colder...
When the Lyme goes away, do you think the gluten sensitivity will go away? Before I found out this past June that I've had Lyme since 2003, I was being treated for major GI problems. I finally...
Thanks Trav. I will be careful. But if I listened to my body too much it would tell me every day not to exercise, and I know I need to exercise. I am just naturally lazy. Now if my ankle begins to...
It can all be very confusing - what to take on an empty stomach, what must be taken with food, what can't be taken near any antibiotics... it is very careful balancing act! Doxy can't be taken with...
I am taking so many abx its hard to say which causes me to herx. I think at first it was the doxy, but when I added Flagyl and Biaxin (alternating) I noticed I felt more symptoms on the Biaxin days....
Thanks for all your responses. I do know that the pain is real to me and that I'm not making it up. The ankle pain is gone for right now, thankfully. Since it feels like I sprained my ankle - like...
Wow!!!! Wow!!!! I just started taking Chlorella this week too but only have to work up to 12 pills a day. I hope you got a schedule for when to take what and whether or not to take it with a meal or...
I know what you mean about all those pills! Yuck!!! It's funny - I was taking one pill at a time at first, then I realized that I was drinking about 2 gallons of water a day! That's a little much. My...
Yes we learn as we go! I also take lots of probiotics - but I have heard that it makes no sense to take probiotics within 3 hours before or after taking antibiotics because it will immediately kill...
At first I had stomach trouble taking doxy - I was so nausous. The bottle said to take it on an empty stomach so I did. But when I complained to my doctor, he said that I should be taking the pills...
Yes, all 3 at the same time, 2 times a day. The Biaxin switches with Flagyl every 7 days - so last week was Biaxin, and tomorrow I begin the 7 days of Flagyl instead. I like Biaxin weeks better than...
That's what I'm taking now, plus 300mg of Doxycycline a day. I have herx days but that just tells me that it's working!...
Good grief! That does look confusing! I am sorry I can't help you figure it out though - I am new to this as well. My CD57 results just had one line that said the normal should be greater than 60....
I have ankle pain that comes and goes, usually my left ankle. The pain might stay a couple of hours or a few days. Its an achy, hollow, cold feeling - it hurts whether I'm sitting or walking, but...
Ok you taught me something new - scurf rim.... I went to my mirror as soon as I finished reading. I have a huge black circle around my brown iris. I can't wait till my husband gets home so I can...
I just looked at my bottle of Cat's Claw and it says that it "is a concentrated water and alcohol extract..." which must be why my 1st doctor told me not to take it since I am also on Flagyl. You...
I also have the headaches that you all described, especially the pain on the top of my head and around like a band. The Left side does hurt more that anywhere else, and my scalp is sore to the touch....
I have heard what Trav said - stay away from dairy when taking doxy - but only 2 hours before and 2 hours after. I am on doxy so I don't have dairy for breakfast or at bedtime, but I do have it for...
Hi everyone. I too have no appetite in the morning but have to make myself eat to take the abx. Actually I rarely am hungry anymore. But if you want a really tasty protein drink - I really like Jay...