I had Bartonella and developed mast cell activation. There seems to be more info on it on the Lyme boards. It sounds like it could be a possibility for your daughter. Hope she feels better soon and...
Mine was very high. In the 20s. Treated for Bart and it's down to 6. It's inflammation like Girlie said and when you start treatment it will get better....
RubyMeg, I am from PA and this same thing happened to me. I had bad IBS, then started with joint and muscle pain and then fatigue, heart issues and nervous system problems. I only had band 41 +...
Tick41. This has happened to me especially when I first got sick. I would be resting, enjoying conversation, laugh really hard and then feel suddenly tired ache get short of breath and my heart would...
GTIXJ. You are not alone. I have this same symptom!!! I can't get in a hot car or even stand in the window when I am inside (in the A/C) and the sun is shining through the window. My heart...
Thanks Pirouette and Babsbunny! These are some great suggestions. I agree that the gyns have no idea about Lyme stuff so I haven't even called her. When I first got sick I had bladder and bowel...
My Dr said I could stop it if I want but I know it's killing stuff....I just hope it's the Bart!!! I took none last night and only 5 drops this AM. Its a bit better today. To be honest I am scared to...
After almost 6 months of various antibiotics with NO lady issues I have stopped antibiotics and started Houttuynia. Wow this is powerful stuff! Everytime I get up to between 10-15 drops I get...
Suzee. Glad you are back to work full time but when I read this it worrried me. Those are all also signs of a blood clot in the leg (DVT). Especially since you say it's worse on one side and you have...
Great articles. Thank you!...
Hi.i have always had seasonal allergies since I was a kid and have been on antihistamines for 30 years. Recently I have been having facial flushing after eating. The allergist wants me to be tested...
Thanks everyone. I just want to get rid of these lasting symptoms. I have to say my diet hasn't been the best lately. Since I have felt better I am hungry! So I need to improve the diet. I did hear...
I started using Tumeric about 6 days ago for systemic inflammation from Bart as per my LLMD. I am also on Rifampin, Biaxin, NAC, ALA, B Complex and zinc. Also zyrtec and singulair (for seasonal...
Do not see Dr G in king of Prussia - bad experience I love Dr M in Exton - she has literally saved my life. I have heard good things about Dr M in Wayne from friends....
When I first got sick my hscrp was very high 21.9. No one knew what was wrong with me. The primary care dr sent me to cardiologist who found nothing wrong with me. No blockages in heart which is a...
I had horrible heart palpitations from Rifampin the first month. It was a herx for sure. They slowly lessened in frequency and intensity and they are almost gone now (7th week)....
I have been taking NAC 500mg daily and r ALA 100mg twice a day for about a month. They were recommended by llmd when my liver numbers bumped up a bit from antibiotics. After about a week I had a...
My heart rate goes up when I stand and when I walk around. It's not super high only in the 90s-100s but it feels like it's pounding and I get dizzy, somewhat disoriented (brain fog) and I feel like I...
I am a nurse so let me try to help you. Sinus rhythm is normal heart rhythm. So that is good PVC interpolated PVCs and Ventricuar couplets are all "extra" heart beats that originate from the bottom...
Huddle - thank you I needed that today Girlie - the first llmd said no symptoms we don't want to stir things up. Then when I felt horrible they said "oh now you had your crash". I saw many other...
What is going on with me? Here are my symptoms/story Feb - Lyme test equivocal with 3 bands after months of stomach issues, ringing ears, aches and palpitations. Primary care refuses to treat....
I have been having dizziness, no exercise or heat tolerance, palpitations. I just got my labs back and here they are: TSH 0.08 (range 0.4-4.50) Free T3 2.4 (range 2.3-4.2) T4 total 8.0 (range...
Thanks astroman!...
The compound was T3 20mg(mcg?) and T4 20mg(mcg?) I actually have a ton of energy and have been sleeping well. Then I try to actually do something (even a brief walk into a store and out) and the...
I was not taking any type of thyroid med before July/August. The LLMD changed to Armour because they said my thyroid "was not responding"....
I have the ranges cortisol 0.07-0.93, TSH 0.4-4.50, T4 free 0.8-1.8, T3 free 2.3-4.2, T3 reverse 8-25 Those are quest labs ranges....
OK Here is the story. My thyroid/adrenals "crashed" in July/August Labs - TSH 3.72 T4 free 0.8 T3 free 3.0 T3reverse 15, Cortisol free 0.09. They started me a on a T3/T4 compound med and...
The herbs weren't anything I have read about before. (No Buhner or any other protocol). There was a mix in each bottle/pill and when I didn't purchase them he didn't give me a list. For those that it...
I went to a doctor that does muscle testing. He said I have Lyme and adrenal issues (which I already know). He offered me a package of herbal medications that he says will get my body to see the Lyme...
I am on it currently. Took a half scoop at first and got very dizzy and flushed at times (herx?). Slowly going up on dose. I am up to about 30 pellets twice a day which is around 1000mg. Can't tell...
I am away on vacation and forgot my burbur!!!!! Any alternatives I could find in a regular store in case I have a reaction....
1 month ago first Lyme AB test 0.95 (Equivocal) Lyme disease antibodies Immunoblot - Lyme AB IGM and IGG negative Bands 58 and 41 IGG + and band 23 IGM + Primary care Dr called this negative and...