Thanks for the replies and insight. My doc has suggested taking 10mg every other day in the morning for a bit to let my body adjust to it. I didn’t take it last night and she had me refrain from...
Thanks for the reply! I’m taking 10mg. I’m terrified to take it again, but I feel like I need to. It helped the first few days, and if that is a glimpse of what the long term effects will be then it...
Hi all, My doc just started me on Citalopram 10mg and atarax for anxiety/panic disorder. I’m having some issues and am hoping for some advice. I’d been having non stop anxiety/adrenaline and extreme...
Quick update: Atarax just makes me sleepy and takes things down from 8 to a 7. It’s basically Benadryl’s older cousin. Day 2 with Celexa/Citolapram I was scared to death to take it the first night....
Thank you all so much for your insight. With a heavy and sad heart I’ve decided I’m going to try the nuclear option here. I’ve been prescribed Celexa and then atarax as needed. I HATE the idea of...
Zbreezy, I’m not in a legal state, but I do have access (obviously very limited strain choices) and have used it & cbd regularly throughout my treatment for various issues including anxiety -...
Most of yesterday evening was spent with high anxiety and what I’m guessing are panic attacks. Continuing to wake up every morning with nausea/diarrhea and extremely high anxiety feeling, racing...
Saraeli, Being a male, I sure hope I’m not ovulating! :) I can’t track any sort of a long term pattern aside from noticing I can’t seem to get more than about 3 months of feeling good in a row. Not...
DCD, Is there a specific doctor for this test or would PCP be able to perform? It’s strange that my psych symptoms only occur with the stomach issues and goes away at the same time. Not sure which is...
Hi all, I’m approaching my one year anniversary of beginning treatment - and recently passed my initial bite/infection anniversary. This forum has helped me in innumerable ways, so I am once again...
I’m of the belief that the cat is out of the bag. That this thing has been spreading for much longer than we know. You can’t have cases if you can’t test positive (see: testing issues & very strict...
For remeylination I’ve been taking 1000 - 3000 mgs of Omega for probably 7 months. 5000 IU of VitD3 for 7ish months 1000-3000mg of VitC. Also have been mediating, doing yoga and learning new...
I would suggest IV first, then move to herbals or combine - especially if you have neurological Lyme symptoms. IV Rocephin was a god send for me. It crossed the blood brain barrier better than almost...
Hi All, I just wanted share some MRI results & a general update, for posterity. I had an MRI when hospitalized 8 months ago that showed multiple tiny areas of signal abnormality in the white matter...
Doing some research via PUBMED, I found some articles that Andrographis has shown promise in treatment and astragalus has shown promise in preventing general corona viruses. That’s a positive for us...
Chapelle - my symptoms started 2.5 days before the test. I’m pretty sure it’s the flu due to the symptoms being exactly like my daughters - which were the same as all of the other kids that have...
I had no clue about herxing, nor about detoxing. Started with oral doxy. Pretty much hit me the night I started the abx and kept on for a good while. Muscle twitching began. Extreme brain fog, memory...
Was feeling extra awful and notice a super red throat with a few white streaks - that had me concerned so I went to the local urgent care. Tested me for the Flu, Strep, and I requested a mono test....
Thanks everyone! Resting will be easy due to having an awesome mother, and an equally awesome girlfriend. My daughter is super supportive too. I’m lucky to have such great ladies in my life. I’m...
My daughter just got over influenza B - 2/3 of her class at school became ill and missed significant time - confirmed cases. I thought I was in the clear - but low and behold I actually have a low...
The entire tooth, root canal and all had to be surgically removed....
I did lose 30ish pounds that I’ve yet to recover. It definitely is more noticeable when I’m tired. I did have a root canal on that side, but the repaired tooth broke and was removed over a year ago...
It could be Bell’s palsy , but it’s been there for months and seems to be worsening a bit over time. No numbness or paralysis though....
I noticed during the early part of my infection that my left eye/eyebrow was drooping and asymmetrical. Through 8ish months of treatment, I’ve noticed that it seems slightly worse than before -...
I think it’s more likely that the idea of “Hey, let’s have tons of deer in our backyard for Ozzy’s bday party” that led to Kelly’s first tick bite and subsequent Lyme disease could have also allowed...
The first part of my treatment, especially the doxy was super hard on me. I lost 30 lbs that first month, stomach always felt uneasy, and the herxing was absolutely miserable. I developed pretty...
Thanks all, My mood is out of that dark, negative, obsessive recurring thought pattern currently. Still subdued and down but a bit better. CBD seems to help a bit. Just knowing that I’m not...
Does anyone else experience this? Before Lyme, I considered myself pretty strong mentally and actively worked on improving emotional intelligence, resilience, and positivity- mainly through...
For me, pale/greenish stool always mean liver issues - usually from overworking my liver - as I have Gilbert’s Syndrome. Activated Charcoal actually makes my stools darker and is more likely to cause...
HumanConclusion, I think most of us here, have had that exact same fear...what if this is terminal? Am I dying, because this certainly feels like it? It is not terminal. You aren’t dying. You will be...
This is soooo inspiring! ...and it gives me hope! Just having hope makes so much better. I’m 7 months into treatment. I would like to try this eventually, but am unsure if I should continuing...
Twitching is one of my consistent symptoms. It always ramps up when I flare / herx. Somethings that have helped a little are magnesium and Epsom salt baths. Low doses of marijuana edibles seem to...
Does anyone have any advice on where to purchase seed or active rhizome of Japanese Knotweed / Fallopia japonica? I know it is considered invasive, (and in some stated the legality of growing is...
Orbitingaround, I don’t track very well...which is funny because when I’m able to work - I do a lot of data analytics/data tracking for non profits. Lately via contract work. I have tracked my “flare...
Human Conclusion, Hi there. My timeline is VERY similar to yours and I’m currently at a low point also - after feeling pretty good for awhile. It really does sound like a herx due to all of what you...
What are the symptoms of a parasite issue? My bowels have been the one thing through all of this that have done just fine - even during ABX - thanks to reading on here that probiotics & diet are...
Hi all, I’ve been treating with Buhner’s core protocol plus some (via Samsara’s Herbs Tick Recovery and Tick Immune Support) along with additional supplements since September (after 6ish weeks of...
Well, My infectious disease Doc again refused any additional antibiotics and had my PICC line pulled. He is waiting to hear from my cardiologist stress test / echo....who has been not wanting to...
I was feeling dang near 100% midweek when I saw the infectious disease doc, but the last two days my heart has been having the typical short pulsing/ throbbing stabbing pains. It was particularly bad...
Well, saw the infectious disease doctor today and he didn’t want to give me anymore antibiotics. He also wouldn’t or couldn’t answer if my issues were active infection or left over damage. Also told...
WalkingbyFaith: Thank you soo much for the tips and direction. The information is a lot to take in, but my anxiety/personality type/background usually causes me to dive in deep and learn anything and...
Girlie: Thanks for the advice. I see my infectious disease dr Wednesday and will see if I can continue. Are there any herbs or protocols you could recommend that maybe I can add into the mix or...
Astroman - I don’t think I ever really had insomnia, maybe the first few days of the doxy when herxing I woke up quite a bit, but been sleeping really well - 7-9 hours every night. And as strange as...
I struggled to take it on an empty stomach, but also it was also explained to me that it was more effective on an empty stomach. Initially I could not, but as my treatment moved along I worked up to...
Hi all, Been lurking for about 3 months since my diagnosis. All of the advice, info, care and concern here is amazing and beautiful. I’m hoping I could get a few opinions on this subject. My main...