Some good points were made here and the ozone therapy thread about "cures, feeling 95% better, yet still on antibiotics." Aside from taking a normal daily vitamin, calcium supplement, or other...
The most important fact you mentioned was your family history. A parent who dies at age 36 from a heart attack is a very important piece of information. An individual with this history needs a very...
Chapelle, good to know about the GI symptoms. That has been an issue at times for me and difficult to figure out. I could not be certain if it was due to GI Lyme or side-effects from meds....
Interesting topic that raises some important points for consideration. On a personal level, I had a friend ask me about this treatment. When addressing effects on the body it is important to consider...
Chapelle, Choosing a good source and delivery method for various herbal preparations is difficult. Since herbals are not regulated by the FDA it is hard to determine which ones to choose. That has...
Rant freely about doctors. I will be glad to chime in. It is even worse when one doc treats another doc like they do not know what is going on with their own body. The IDSA and CDC board members need...
I got the link from my military Lyme group. It looks legit and is a good idea. What is needed is a good accounting of what has and has not worked. I have not registered because I would like to know a...
Thanks for the reply Traveler. To the moderators and members posting on this board thank you for helping me understand what is going on out there. Your battles with Lyme make my Lyme experience feel...
You are correct in that the difficulty with treating late-stage Lyme is symptoms from the disease can be the same as those from a Herxheimer when killing it, or from the antibiotic side-effects. An...
Good to know Traveler. An MD or DO will likely be negative when it comes to accepting treatments prescribed by an LLMD, especially if they are an ND, NP, or anything except one of their fellow docs....
NotQuiteAntonio, It is sad to hear that many physicians do not have the time or desire to hear what their patients need to say. Unfortunately, the ACA is not a provider solution. It is only an...
Couple of points to add. Temperature effect on herbal preparations is always something to keep in mind. However, an herbal tea usually uses hot water for brewing. Can it destroy some compounds?...
NotQuiteAntonio, The chest issues are the number one priority right now. If you are having chest pains, shortness of breath, palpitations or other symptoms you need to see your PCP. Have you had a...
In follow-up to my post above and in reply to another thread, it is important that you should always work with your primary care provider (PCP) regarding medications or herbal supplements that you...
It is a difficult situation that is similar to what I have encountered as a medical consultant in aviation. Pilots are naturally reluctant to disclose information that could endanger their medical...
PeteZa, The list that I provided in the post "2.5 years of antibiotics" described what has worked for me. Things really turned a corner when I added the tinctures. The number of capsules required can...
mpostalnicu, thanks for posting the link on the journal article. Very helpful and important research paper. It helps to resolve some of the controversy about whether Borrelia species can exist in...
Krazy4, Excellent presentation of symptoms and history. Take a copy to any providers you need to see. Efficient treatment becomes easier when you make it clear to your doctor what is occurring. The...
Interesting to hear about the air hunger symptom. I have experienced that as well in the past and have described it as selective shortness of breath. The reason it is selective is that if I go...
I just posted this on another thread, but will re-post here since this thread is raising what I have addressed below. Briefly, I got Lyme in Germany in 2011, but did not recognize it for several...
I am new to this board and there is a lot to follow. Briefly, I got Lyme in Germany in 2011, but did not recognize it for several months. Became a chronic problem that was confirmed with Elisa and...