Lab corp results: % CD8-/CD57+ Lymphs - 6.6 Ref range 2.0-17.0 Abs.CD8-CD57+ Lymph-178 Ref range 60-360...
No unfortunately he dropped out and never went back. But we werent sure it was going to be for him anyway and he is happy and healthy now....
I have dealt with chronic constipation all my life and taking numerous meds now for lyme and other conditions does not help. I recently started taking a probiotic every night before bed and cannot...
If you have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, have you tried baclofen? I too had severe headaches which eventually lead to hospitalization and a diagnosis of trigeminal from lyme. Baclofen...
Garzie, my sons CD57 just came back ok as well. She ran another test that we are still waiting on. Another immune system response test. Do you know what it could be? Thanks in advance....
I think it depends on how he handles stress of changes. My son was very very leary about starting school and a very stressful kid so college brought his lyme to the surface and it did not work out...
An update on my son suffering from severe sudden anxiety: his bartonella came back negative but lyme is indeterminate. Cd57 wasnt run due to error š”. Waiting on copies of tests from dr. The plan is...
Hi Girlie!!! šš» Hope u are well. Tysm. Will do....
Thanks so much. I swear by holy basil so he has started that. I got him in to see my LLMD tomorrow. š¤...
FYI I had spinal tap for lyme. While all tests have risks associated with, so does having a longstanding misdiagnosed illness. I felt no pain at all and had no side effects from spinal tap....
especially since you are in treatment, make sure you are detoxing. When I first started treatment, I thought I was dying. Many symptoms are causing by the dying off of the bacteria. Hope you feel...
My husband, my son and I all have chronic lyme. Thankfully we are all feeling great these days after years of continuous treatment. My other son has started with sudden severe debillitating anxiety,...
My heart goes out to you. I have been there. Its extremely hard getting through symptoms, especially being a mom with kids. There's a great article about why lyme causes the symptoms. Google it. Its...
Lemon water is always good but honestly I had the best luck with alka seltzer gold. Idk why but it works....
Sorry u have no replies. Its always a task to figure out if a herx or just lyme being lyme. If u are treating, my guess is herx. There are so many ways to detox and get those dead buggers that are...
I cannot get my lips to heal. Always use sunscreen on them but for weeks on end they feel swollen and sore. I have chronic lyme but feel great lately, being off treatment for years now. Trying to see...
Oh tysm for that info!!!...
It has been 6 months. He has had i thk 3 IVIG treatments and is on an RX but i dont know which one. I am going to mention these tests to my sister. Do u have a MG dx?...
Not that I know of but the neuro/opth said his pupils are not responding properly to light....
My poor brotherinlaw has been having double vision and inability to open one eye for 6 months, he was first diagnosed w myasthenia gravis but has always tested negative for it and doesnt seem to be...
Hi My 18 yr old niece has been gaining weight quickly and recently started experiencing dizziness. Her ENT mentioned getting her thyroid tested but she has had it tested and TSH and T4 in normal...
Good morning, I am on here trying to help a friend with MS. She is having a terrible time with constant and continual UTIs. She has been hospitalized a few times for antibiotic IV. Is this a common...
Great advice from GIRLIE. I went 9 years undiagnosed with lyme due to a "negative" test. Do your research on lyme. You have to be your own advocate....
Please know that lyme is a very controversial disease and it is tough to get a PROPER test and/or PROPER diagnosis. Whatever you do, my best advise is to get a copy of your test results and RESEARCH,...
Good morning, I am here on this board looking for help for my friend with MS. I have TN and it is directly associated with my lyme disease. Have you ever been PROPERLY tested for lyme? It is very...
I have had this before. I have peripheral neuropathy all over and have continual burning pain in my right butt and now lower back. Sometimes chronic neuropathic itch on upper arms. I am currently...
I have had good luck with drug called Roxithromycin (roxid for short) but you can't get it in this country. Easy enuf to get from online pharmacies. It crosses the blood brain barrier. May be going...
I'm back! Always something new and exciting in the life of a chronic lyme sufferer. I'm still feeling great (there is hope!). Energy great, mind clear and happy, exercising. But I developed a very...
Hi everyone, I havent been here in forever! I used to be a moderator abt 10 years ago. Have chronic lyme along w my hubby. My son also has but we are all feeling well these days (knock on wood). My...
Just finished reading This is How I Save My Life by Amy Scher. It is a good read. True story of a woman with lyme disease and her adventures in trying to find a cure, learning how to deal with it...
I have been suffering from lyme now for 18 years, diagnosed 9 years ago. It is a constant battle to stay ahead of symptoms. However, I have found GREAT relief when you address your mind symptoms as...
Magnesium is crucial with lyme and will definitely cause all kinds of twitching....
I too have neuropathy from lyme and bartonella. Am currently dealing with intense nerve/neuropathy pain in my forearm, buttock and various places here and there. I am already on gralise (a time...
I have numerous neuropathies from chronic lyme. Currently dealing with terrible burning right side buttock. Tried chiro, did nothing. Dr. and chiro don't seem to think it is sciatic cause doesn't go...
My neuropathy has been probably my most lingering symptom. Started with extreme itching in upper arms and burning in forearms. I now started with burning in my buttocks and trying to figure out if...
My family is no newcomber to lyme. However, many of my extended family and friends have had tick bites in the last few weeks. Some have had the ticks tests, some just a bullseye and others took the...
Your symptoms are very similar to my symptoms over the years and with a known bite, I certainly would rule out lyme. Do you have a copy of your test results? What tests did they run? If you can post...
My llmd described it to me as a climb up a mountain - as you make progress you will fall a little bit back down each time but as long as you don't fall all the way back to the bottom, you are making...
No bedside manner AT ALL. I need to be able to communicate w my dr....
I dont think so cuz i take it regularly for years as maintenance. Wondering if it could be a change of seasons herx. But i can tell my arms and legs are still on fire! š¤Ŗ HOPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!...
Still so puzzled. I do take cats claw everyday....
Thanx everyone. The weird thing is i feel great otherwise. Mind is super clear. Anxiety good. Energy great. Only reason i went back on the doxy was we figured it was the lyme causing the trigrminal...
Hi everyone - Iām back! Lol Just recently stopped doryx again after being put back on after trigeminal neuralgia put me in rhe Hospital. just as happened 4 years ago, my armd and legs are burning...
Hi everyone - I was a frequent visitor here and once a moderator. Both my husband and I have chronic lyme. Back when my husband was very ill (2011), my son (12 years old at the time) showed me a...
Thank you so much for your reply. Having battled so many odd symptoms from this bizarre disease, I am so hesitant to wait it out and see what happens rather than start with another dr. who doesn't...
No I can't backoff the baclofen cuz even if I forget for a few hours, I can feel it. Yes, I love my LLMD. She is the only who has me back on antibiotics since the TN hospitalization last September....
Hmmm - interesting. Thank you. I have many nerve problems. The reason I am back in treatment was I was afflicted with trigeminal neuralgia facial pain which after a hospitalization the neurologist...
Hi everyone, I haven't been here in FOREVER. I love this board and feel bad I haven't visited. I was a moderator on here some years ago. This board was literally my saving grace when I was first...
Have you tried peppermint oil ? It really works wonders on temple headaches. Hope you feel better. I had a headache every day for two years until treatment....
Please hang in ther Sam. At one point I was at the end of my rope too. That was ten years ago. I have had more joy and fun since being treated than I had my whole life. It really does get better. I...