I am so moved and comforted by all of your support, thank you, you all made a dent in someone else’s suffering. This loss is complicating my grief because of the Lyme (which makes me feel hopeless...
I know this isn't a grief forum but believe that most of us know what grief is like due to the multiple losses we have experienced due to Lyme. I just lost my 17-year-old cat yesterday, and while I'm...
I know they are different beasts, but I just read that 2 folks with HIV have been cured with bone marrow stem cell transplants. If only funds could be used towards finding a Lyme cure too, but it...
Yes, I have the same issue with plaque and inflammation and will need multiple root canals. I did some research and there's a rinse called CTx3 and CTx4 that I've been using along with the paste....
My cat, of course! Best support buddy and never judges me when I live in bed or look like hell. The ability to work from home, from bed. The good days. The small things that brighten my day; when...
Caught pneumonia this November which was so severe I broke a rib coughing. Was put on antibiotics that weren't strong enough and also caused my Lyme symptoms to flare up. At the same time I found a...
Sounds like melasma, which I also have on my face but not in a symmetrical pattern. Melasma is believed to be hormone related. I tend to break out on each side of the face, but am unsure of the...
I am not sure if what I'm experiencing is actually gallbladder related or not. I have SIBO, IBS, and Lyme Disease, however, the SIBO/IBS symptoms are typically not bothersome. Over the past 2 months,...
I had to say thank you and goodbye, Dude. You were there for me during a really low point and the first person to "sing" me happy birthday. Such a small gesture really made my day, and I'm still...
i'm sorry about your kitty, Girlie, that is absolutely horrific. My cat is indoor only and hasn't ever been exposed to fleas or ticks. Anything is possible, but seems unlikely he would have it. I...
As my name states, I'm a cat lady and have noticed that my beloved 15-year-old kitty has developed some neurological issues. He is falling, walking sideways like a crab, and was stumbling around like...
10LymeB brown spots can also be melasma. It is believed to be related to hormones and tends to present itself in pregnant women, but I have had issues with it for a long time. It is next to...
Thankfully, I looked prepubescent before I got sick. Now, I definitely look my age and even older. I avoid looking in mirrors these days, I don't even recognize myself. I notice other people with...
I am the queen of beauty products, I feel like I've tried them all. Very few topicals will do much for your skin other than provide temporary relief or moisturizing. The only things I've found that...
Yes, I had multiple root canals on a molar and could still feel pain in the tooth. My teeth completely shifted and I was referred to an endodontist, oral surgeon, and prosthodontist, and no one could...
I have Sibo, the constipated type. I use a product called Mag07, which is a magnesium based oxygen cleanser. It works very well for me, without the horrible cramps that some of the other laxatives...
Same thing. Since stopping the Doxy, my face has erupted....
I'm not sure if it's okay to post this, but this site offers online consultations with a doctor for 39.99 for routine type care (it says acne, rashes, medication refills). They can fill a...
I know of people who have purchased medications online from "Canada" (perhaps the medication is coming from somewhere outside Canada though or somewhere unregulated) supposedly without an RX, I have...
BDRoland, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry your wife is struggling, but she is very lucky to have a partner like yourself. I am so impressed when folks post to support and understand their loved...
I agree with Girlie, it's far more cost effective to treat now and early rather than later. At the same time, if you don't have the money, you don't have the money. Although controversial advice, is...
"'For example, the average salary for a general practice physician in the other countries was between $86,607 and $154,126. In the US, the average salary was $218,173." Apparently, I chose the wrong...
Thanks everyone for the replies and sharing your experiences! It sounds like it has helped many of you, or sounds to have been better tolerated for most of you. I take Chlorella and don't experience...
My new doctor believes that my strong herxing, sensitivity, and frequent urination are mold related and recommended that I detox with PectaSol-C/treat the mold prior to treating the Lyme. I am only...
Yes, how are you doing now? I'm about to start Cowden too....
Yes, bit in Northern CA while wine tasting in Napa....
Any PDXers interested in starting a support group?...
Hi Girlie, I do know what it's like to have a soul kitty, sorry you lost that special one. Polys are so neat. What did you find most helpful for Bart? I wonder if I need to start there first. Hello...
Oh my god, Girlie, I AM SO SORRY you and Rusty had to go through that! I've read all about saddle thrombus (my cat has a heart murmur), and I honestly can't think of a worse, more traumatic thing for...
Hi KO7, I'm sorry you lost your fur baby too. They never live long enough, but it's so worth it to go through the pain of losing them for the years of joy they bring. What does a bi-color tabby look...
Oops, I lied, he wore a bowtie in his Christmas photo. I'm legitimately a CAT LADY!...
Busted, I meet all the criteria for a cat lady! I don't dress up my cat, but I definitely would if I had some snazzy outfits for him. I also did make a shirt that reads "I love (heart) _____ (cat's...
Hi Dude! It doesn't look like I have the ability to email you. I feel torn when meaningful members express a desire to leave the boards. On one hand, I want people to take care of themselves above...
Hi Jo, I reviewed the links you sent me, thank you so much for including those! I found a program that I may actually qualify for and am going to apply for a grant. I was fortunate enough to get...
Thank you for the recommendation, Babs. I will bring up Amoxicillin at my next doctor's appointment. I am open to exploring other options....
I just saw your post, Jo, thank you for the words of encouragement and expressing your care and concern. It means a lot. I am going to read the links you posted tomorrow....
Hi Girlie, I can always count on you to reply. Thank you! My current doctor is a naturopath, but hasn't officially been ILADS trained. Next week, I will be meeting with an ILADS doctor, and I will...
Hi everyone, I just really need to vent. I am feeling like I'm on the brink of a nervous breakdown. I have been treating my Lyme with an incredibly small dose of Doxy for around 2 months now. I can...
Put my cell phone in the washer machine. Called the pharmacy demanding to know where my cat's medication was. They said it was left in my mailbox a week prior. Checked my fridge and there it was. 0...
I have only been on Doxy for about 3 weeks and thus far, I am only able to tolerate 100mg per day. When I take 200mg I puke, have burning, joint/back pain, insomnia, and a strange heavy feeling all...
Yes, major hair loss. My hair line has moved back at least one inch. I even have beau's ridges on my nails, which means my nails and hairs stopped growing at one point....
Merry Christmas!! I'm so thankful for all the members here. I've browsed other sections on this board, and they are not nearly as active and supportive as ours. You all will be in my thoughts!...
Thanks for the response, Stray. I hate that your sister had to go through the same thing, it's so painful. I agree completely that an animal shouldn't suffer, and my cat has not shown any outward...
Thanks, just got mine!...
I skipped my evening dose and was finally able to sleep. It is the doxy. Not sure if it's a herx or a side effect of the medication....
I also have been taking Chlorophyll....
i do epsom salt baths every night before bed. Last night I took alka seltzer gold with lemon water, and I had the worst insomnia. Even with prescription medication, I didn't fall asleep until maybe...
I ask because my 15-year-old cat has had CKD for close to 4 years and is in the end stage. I give him daily subcutaneous fluids and potassium. Is it an unpleasant or painful disease, or only at the...
Dude, Could you take a leave of absence or PTO instead of walking away from an income completely?...
I just started a very low dose of Doxy, 100mg twice per day. The first night, I felt like I was waking up every 5 minutes and I had joint pain, with a heavy feeling all over. I had taken a probiotic...