Yes! Kimbo62, I DO second guess my GPS! Isn't that awful? I got directions from Siri, and then I thought, Oh, geepers, Siri doesn't know where this place is!!...
Detoxing. Yeah. I should do more of that. Going to juice lemons right now. Planning a soak tonight. And thanks for the bit about not fearing it's happening again. I took a friend to coffee yesterday...
Thanks, guys. Glad I'm not the only one who's done this. It's so scary. I'm not even on any neurotropics right now. That would make sense if I were. I've been treating for almost 2 years now, and I...
I've seen Dr P in Raleigh. He wasn't my favorite. Maybe some people like him. I'd try Dr F in Chapel Hill before going back to Dr P in Raleigh. Personally, I drive to DC to see Dr J. Good luck....
I'm upset. This was a first. My 14yo was with me. She stayed calm but didn't know how to help me. I just told her if she didn't feel safe, please tell me & I'd pull over. What caused this? What's it...
I eat lots of red meat, but most of it's venison. If you can find an affordable red meat w/o hormones or antibiotics, I'd say go for it. I think the saturated fats are good. For quilty, I'd add a lot...
This is super helpful, thanks so much! Wish I'd had this chart at the start of my treatment....
Is there a list somewhere of the common bart symptoms? I just finished treating babs and I'm moving on to bart, but I'm curious what symptoms are from what co-infection. Thanks....
Drinking your calories is a good way to sneak them in, even when you don't feel great. Try coconut milk smoothies with a little fruit. Eat avocados with a little GF soy sauce on it, or mash them &...
I would try it. Try a short time at a manageable heat and see how you feel. I wish I had access to a sauna!...
I live nearby you. I've tried the Dr P in Raleigh with meh success. There's a Dr F in Chapel Hill whom I know but haven't seen for Lyme. Personally, I drive to DC to see Dr J who is quite good....
Ahcoleman, I have felt like what you're describing before. It's a frustrating feeling (and painful!) and you feel like you just can't figure it out at all. Here's what helped me. I got back on...
I've seen this doc & am happy to answer questions about him....
I got off 25mg DHEA about a month ago. It was prescribed by my doc, so I just started to take it. It made my skin greasy--I mean, grossly greasy. I wanted to shower constantly. And, of course, I...
Well, now this is a new world for me. I probably have 65% of the possible symptoms of candida. Sheesh. Not very nice at all. I remember years ago before I knew I had Lyme, I read about the saliva...
So sorry you're having a horrible morning. Perhaps your day will change a bit later today! I'm in charge of our horses this week, too. I think it's actually helpful to have to get up and tend to...
Healing98, I've never tried DGL licorice. I'll find some!...
So, take a diflucan? I can do that. I don't know how to tell if I have a yeast overgrowth other than simply medicating for it. ...
Hmm. Detoxing w/Vit C, turmeric. Nothing else at the moment. I could add taking Epsom soaks at night, but that's really when I want to flop down and not move. Just pausing to let my gut recover from...
Wow, Pirouette. I'm sorry you've had such severe symptoms. I suspect that after 14 days of Flagyl 3x/day, I've beaten down some buggers, and now, 1 week later and not on meds at all, these buggers...
I was going to take my daughter's bike to a parking lot for her to ride tomorrow, but I'm certain I can't lift her bike in & out of the trunk. Good thing I didn't tell her of those plans yet! I just...
A new symptom for me showed up 4 days ago: marked weakness. I'm puzzled. What does it mean? I'm a small but quite strong person. Here's how I am now: the act of folding laundry feels like lifting...
Oh, and I quit making kombucha. I put the yeasty glob in the garden. Too much sugar in the tea-making process. Got to thinking that it wasn't great for me. No beans or onions? I'll have to work on...
I'll have to look for your brand of S. Boulardii. I've only had the Jarrow brand. I'll get some digestive enzymes, too. Trust me, my doc never said ANYTHING about what's good or bad for c.diff. I...
Wow. That's a lot of helpful info. Thank you, Margaret! And Happy Thanksgiving to you!...
It was a mild/moderate case, apparently. Was having D 3-5x/day. Now, I'm having 3 somewhat loose x/day. Yes, I'm very bloated. Like a basketball. An enema?? Eeew. Seems like everything's on its way...
Thanks!...
I finished my Flagyl pills just yesterday for c.diff. Now my GP says I should just wait a week or two and see if I feel better. If I have more D, they'll retest me for c.diff. In the meantime, I have...
I just finished 14 days of 3x/day of 500 Flagyl! It's horrible. Effective but super hard to manage....
I use an OTC capsule called Colace. It's touted as a non-addicting stool softener. I take them when I'm on narcotic pain relievers because those stop me up like crazy. You can take 1-4 capsules at a...
I've been told that turmeric helps with brain issues. I'm taking it for that....
Oh, this is good to hear! I have a bottle of this from my doc. I haven't taken any yet b/c I didn't think it'd work at all. I guess I'll give it a try. Does it make you sleepy? I took a vicodin last...
I have some good friends in a good church in Boone if you ever did want to drive a ways. My closer friends at church have been incredibly supportive during this time. They've brought me freezer...
Hey Margaret, I just sent you an email about a different issue… Anyway, I highly recommend you find a friend in your church! At least this works well for me. That way you can volunteer together as...
What could I do with my 120 pills that I can no longer take? How could I find someone to give them to? I hate to just toss them in the trash....
I'm on gabapentin (neurontin) for nerve pain. I still have generous amounts of pain. Side note: I tried lamictal and reacted to it. What sorts of pain is gabapentin supposed to manage? What are the...
AML94, that's great news! I'm so glad to hear this. Have you, by chance, had any luck filing insurance claims for her treatment?...
Well, I'd like to email you these names, but you'll need to give permission first....
Hi Chief, I'm sorry you're in need of an LLMD, but I can give you info about my journey for one who could help me. Dr. F is the lowest price, and I know she's super kind. I haven't personally seen...
My clinic has advised that I take 1250 mg of magnesium at bedtime. I've been taking this dose twice per day, so now I've moved one of those to bedtime, after the probiotics. I'm hoping that it helps! ...
I just received lab results that my WBC is down. I've been on antibiotics since July. Is low WBC from that or from the Lyme itself? Or from something else? Any suggestions for how to boost it back to...
Helpful and encouraging. THank you!...
Thanks, guys. I think it's just a head cold. I can't tell what's causing the aches, but the head might explode tonight. Yikes! I'm trying to keep the hubby well. He's the kind of person who's always...
These recipe ideas look delicious! Thanks for sharing!...
Three of my 5 kids are sick with various colds at the moment, and today I felt my tonsils swell on one side & my back has started to ache. I'm surprised! I was thinking since I'm eating such a CRAZY...
So what would you do about it? I can't be sure what on earth is molding. The smell is so strong I don't really want to be the one digging in there to find the source. I'm aware it's toxic; would it...
Oh, good. I'll do that. Thanks....
Your resting sounds smart. That'd be hard to do here when it's 95 degrees out. I'm nervous about driving at all now. My teens will be home soon to help me manage. Until then, I'm taking it easy! ...
My 7yo has been "off" for at least a week. Monday and today I measured her temperature, mostly because she insisted. It was 99.6 and 99.0. She's been lethargic, happy to listen to a CD and play Legos...
Usually, yes. This was part quinoa, part brown rice sushi. The bigger question is: does sugar cause bloating in the stomach? ...