needhelp4 - I agree. He inspires confidence. His methods embody the oath to FIRST DO NO HARM. I am really hoping to find people that he has helped, so in making my referrals, I have facts....
Has anyone been to Two Frogs in Frederick for lyme treatment? I do referrals for folks though our local support group. G L spoke at the group and I was quite impressed with his approach, but do not...
I took IV rocephin and oral ceftin for neurolyme. It worked for me....
Thanks for your input. I am doing fairly well at this point, but I like to always do something to continue the healing process. I think once this becomes chronic, we need a lifetime of support at...
Traveler, I am considering making the chronic tonic. How has this helped you? And how do you make this - what is decoction? Thanks, Sally...
Ceftin was the only oral abx I could tolerate. I was on it for 7 mos. and it definitely did help....
NJLyme, I did outpatient IV rocephin and oral abx for 7 months. It helped a lot, but there were still some lingering neuro symptoms, so I did the Jernigan protocol for 6 months. It relieved almost...
My heart goes out to you tonight. It must seem like too much to bear. I've been there, too. Wishing, praying, planning for an end to the despair. And I believe that's what you feel now, hopelessness...
The products in the Jernigan protocol are frequency-matched, I believe. There are a few here who have successfully used them. I did the protocol for six months following oral and IV abx and believe...
I already had my gallbladder out when I did outpatient IV rocephin treatments. It did not cause me GI problems, but almost all other oral abx did....
Root canaled teeth are considered dead teeth and can harbor the Bb bacteria. I lost both RC'd teeth. Some biological dentists recommend removal of any dead teeth to eliminate lyme from the mouth....
Carrie, I often ask the same question as to what may be lyme and what may be menopause. I'm on a meno forum and so many women have the same issues with anxiety, not wanting to go anywhere, lack of...
You really do have to make dietary changes or you will not improve. Start with the Mountain Dew - it's really bad for you and feeds the lyme bacteria. Think of it this way: every time you drink those...
Yep, you're not alone. I think anyone with neuro lyme has these same issues. As you feel better, you have to push yourself a little and do things slightly out of your comfort zone and it will get...
Summer, have you considered getting yourself some Insect Shield clothing? Gander Mountain, as well as other vendors, sell this. The clothing is treated with pymethrin, which repels ticks, and lasts...
I used the whole Jernigan protocol after abx and got much better. The neuro antitox is a great product....
I've got a portable FIR sauna and really like it. I feel like I got quite a bit better ... not perfect. It takes effort, patience and time. I can only work part-time and fortunately, was able to hold...
Here's what the info from my LLMD says: Doxy: for tissues and intracellular L-forms Biaxin: Ribosomal agent, macrolide L-forms Ceftin: extracellular, body fluids, spiral forms...
IMO, Yes, toxins were released and like a herx reaction, were not cleared out fast enough, so you experienced pain. It happened to me and I was very surprised. Now I know that when I get a massage, I...
For me the teeth pain comes and goes. It went away for over a year, but came back, and I'm not sure why. I do have gum recession, so that may be it....
Did he say why the AG wants to pull his license? Are there cases against him?...
Sometimes I want to blame everything on lyme, but then I remind myself that I am a 58 YO woman in menopause. That alone can cause many of the same symptoms. When I want to blame joint pain on lyme...
I changed all my products to safer, natural ones. Toothpaste: The Natural Dentist (no SLS) Face Wash: Olive Oil Body Wash: I make my own soap with good oils Moisturizer: Jojoba Oil Shampoo: Handmade...
Traveler, thank you. I thought I was breezing through, but now I'm wondering what's going on. Not sure what to do....
I'm going to get Insect Shield pants. I have a shirt already. But I don't know how far I'll venture into the woods. We live in central PA and it is so infested. I just lost my dad and only sister...
Lyme has narrowed my world so much. Even though I'm feeling better, I cannot get past this awful fear. The happiest times of my life are when I'm out in the woods with my dogs and that's over for me....
Does anyone have an obsessive fear of being bitten again? I've stopped going hiking, stopped letting my dogs run free. I've fenced my yard and hubby sprays often. But before he started spraying for...
We must always remember that people respond differently to the various protocols. What works for one may not for another. Thankfully we have choices....
I just got a second dog. I thought it would be no big deal since I have to check one and protect from ticks. But not so. The anxiety of being responsible for two is almost overwhelming. So unfair...
Hubby uses two things for spraying. Shrubs and higher stuff, he uses Ortho Max. That is a chemical. On the grassy areas and low spots, he uses Green Light Organic Pest Control. It's been replaced by...
I do. Ginger and cabbage are usually always my staple. Lately I've been o a kick with ginger, cabbage, kale, cilantro, green apple, pear and lime. It makes enough for hubby and I and the ginger gives...
It protects the dog, but the way Frontline works is that the tick has to bite and then dies. The problem is that ticks sometimes don't settle in to bite for up to two days. During that time, it just...
That was one of my worst symptoms. For several months, I could not go anywhere. Even trips to the grocery store required noise-canceling headphones. It eventually got much better. It happens because...
Beware! They are out. My dog just brought one in. I saw it crawling around his head above his eye. I am not ready to go through this again. Forecasters are calling for a bad year with ticks due to...
Good for you, Carrie. Enjoy the wonderful gift of feeling better....
I would agree. I hesitate even to be overly involved with a local lyme support group because I hate to focus too much on it. It drains me emotionally to be immersed in lyme living....
Adding to all this, use a Neti pot to wash and irrigate sinuses. It is so helpful, especially with the furnaces running and fall molds becoming abundant. Put 1/4 t. baking soda and 1/4 t. sea salt in...
I loosely follow Dr. Jernigan's advice. 3-4 cups ES with one bottle of peroxide. 20-30 minutes. Water not too hot. 2 or 3 times a week is good. I take my laptop in and either play some relaxing music...
I did the home protocol after I finished seven months of oral ABX. It has been very helpful and I'm glad I did it. I finished in September 2010, but continue to take CNS/PNS Antitox for the central...
I have the powdered herb and just put a spoon in hot water and down it. Hoping it helps .......
Inhimwelive, Don't give up. Find a llmd and get treated. You can get better....
Carrie, I opted not to get implants as they are in the back. I saw a surgeon about doing it, but he was concerned that my sinus cavity was so close to the implant area. Good luck with your RCs. I...
Bumping this to say that the houttuynia from 1stchineseherbs.com DOES taste like dead fish and is quite gross....
Although my PCR test came back negative for bart, my LLMD always suspected I have it because I had such horrible anxiety. It subsided a little after treatment, but I still get anxious to a greater...
Hi Carrie, I had two root canals, then got lyme. Within two years, both failed and I lost the teeth. A root canaled tooth is a dead tooth - the roots are removed. Many lyme docs believe the bacteria...
I followed the six month protocol in 2010 and until this week, have been feeling pretty well. I still take the CNS remedy because I find it helps....
I think if you have any vestibular and cranial nerve involvement, strobing lights would causes problems. For one girl I know, it actually caused seizures....
I had both; they may have been my worst symptoms. I have tinted glasses and always have sunglasses with me. All my TVs and computer screens are dimmed. My lamp shades in the LR are a deep beige. At...
I was very frightened, too, when considering IV rocephin. But the fear of brain and central nervous system involvement was greater, so I went with outpatient IV treatments. I started getting better...
I have penicillen allergies, but was able to take ceftin. In fact, it was the only oral I ever was able to withstand. I stayed on it for seven months. I don't think I had any side effects, but I was...