There are many papers supporting Dr Zamboni's research. Personally, anything being published by a foundation that receives 90% of its funding from pharmaceutical companies that have a vested interest...
Interesting. I've had the same rash as you've had on my back as well. Whether it has anything to do directly with what's going on with you, your guess is as good as mine. Since I'm quite physically...
How do we know that for certain though Snoopy? As a person who has been diagnosed with both, I can assure everyone that I sure as heck didn't have ANY problems prior to my tick bite. My LLMD believes...
Just wondering if anyone else has elevated levels of Beta 2 or knows of any papers published about MS and elevated serum levels of beta 2 globulin? Beta 2 is usually a marker for tumors, however, it...
What is/was your treatment plan for lyme?...
My neurologist ordered a serum electrophoresis some time ago and we have been monitoring my iga. Now I know this isn't a hematology forum, but I've read that some things she has tested for could be...
Has anyone ever experienced any one of these after diagnosis or after starting treatment? The past couple of weeks, I had what I thought were pimples starting on the side of my head, in front of my...
Anyone else on Doxy get a random feeling as if someone is pouring cool water over your hands as well as what seems to be a heat intolerance. Having my hand in the direct sunlight or over the stove...
Test is just a test. Don't get too worked up over it. For example, my RF is higher then it should be. Does it mean I have Rheumatoid Arthritis? Absolutely not. What does your Neurologist typically...
7 days for me too and they had to send my CSF to another hospital 500kms away....
@ Blue Eyed, Copaxone inst used for the treatment of symptoms. It's intended use is to help control and slow disease progression. BTW, If you do not have MS, there is no literature available that...
Good information, Kim. Thank you. I can certainly say that when i went for my baseline test it was not a "normal" eye check up. The ophthalmologist did many different tests and the total time spent...
It was originally created to treat Malaria. In Lyme disease they use it to kill off microbial cysts. It also alkalizes the interior of the cells to let antibiotics like Biaxin/Clarithromycin to work...
Do you mean Plaquenil? If that is what you are talking about, then yes, I am familiar with it as I am taking 200mg DIB daily. I just started on it this past Monday so i can not comment on any...
I was actually just Diagnosed with Lyme in December. I'll reserve my theories for another thread but i will say this; I think there may be multiple pathogenesis of the onset of the disease, MS....
Do you spend a lot of time out doors IE; camping?...
If you want to go hardcore, check out the Wahls diet. Usually ill do some egg white ( I spoil my self a few times a week with a whole egg) and whip up an omelet. I'll throw in some gralic, onions,...
Hi Guys, It been while since ive posted. Since my last post ive been to see an LLMD and surprise surprise I was officially diagnosed with Chronic Lyme and what the LLMD assumes is Babesia. Thus...
My guess would be that is highly unlikely. Multiple Sclerosis is contained the central nervous system....
Maria, I sent you an email....
I presume you are not using the auto inject?...
Thanks peoples! Traveler, Its on Dec 9 in Plattsburgh NY...I'm not sure if we're allowed to post Doctors names on here but you probably know who i'm referring to. Seeing as my neuro is very thorough,...
Good news. I Finally have an appointment to see an LLMD. In the interim, She has requested some testing. I have yet to see the DR but I noticed i has a elevated RF of 21. Along with an elevated IGA....
Hello all, I was wondering if someone could lend their knowledge to interpret my lab results. Long story short, I was diagnosed with MS earlier this year. I am going to see a new Doctor that is quite...
Hey guys, Still in Limbo about getting to see a LLMD...but while I wait i'm trying to do some digging myself I've already had a LP done back in Dec '14. Let's say ones CSF hasnt been specifically...
Has anyone here that has been formally diagnoses with Neuro Lyme had a Lumbar puncture completed? If so, would you be willing to share your CSF analysis?...
Lyme, just like MS, is a tricky disease and unfortunately there are no simple amswers. Just because lesions are not picked up on the mri doesnt mean that there arent any . They could be so small that...
Did they order an MRI of your spine as well?...
Is there any known cases where wasps have been the suspectful culprit in the transmission of Lyme?...
I finally got my paws on the radiologists report. "There has been significant interval enlargement of the vertically oriented T2 hyperintense demyelinating lesion extending from the left thalamus...
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperintensity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWFQ0eAGv24...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWFQ0eAGv24...
Canadian eh? Im from Ontario myself. Im also surprised at the wait time to see a neuro given your symptoms....
Hello all, Just wondering what the association, if any, between lyme tmj? Also, does anyone anyone have any experience with neuro lyme and being able to read the lesions they cause on an mri? Cheers,...
Do yourself a favor and hit the power button on your computer. I know it's easier said then done.. but Take a breather and give it a break for tonight and start fresh once you are relaxed. Go get...
Gretchen, I just posted in another thread about ear pressure. Not sure if it has anything to do with it but an ENT had just diagnosed me today with this bad boy...
Annie, I'm sorry to hear of what you're going through, but please take some comfort in knowing you are not alone and that there is a lot of good help and support out there. Not too long ago i would...
Well here it is...my latest MRI It would appear i would be a candidate for Tumefactive MS Enjoy the pics I'm curious to know your thoughts on this, Gretchen? It should also be noted that this MRI was...
Well..in my neck of the woods..ID specialists know very little about Lyme and refuse to investigate further if you do not meet cdc classifications...even if you test positive for 1 or 2 strains. An...
Hi there. Sorry to hear about the limbo you are going through. Please keep in mind that no two cases of MS are identical. Although there have been great medical breakthroughs with the pathology and...
I must also point out that no single test can determine the diagnosis of MS. Take for instance just because one has o-bands in their csf doesnt necessarily mean they have ms, however it is one very...
Unfortunately there is no simple answers to your questions , Jessica. There are many illness' & diseases that can cause the symptoms you are describing - ms and lyme being 2 of them. I was recently...
What testing have you had done? As Gretchen said, If i were you I would be looking for a Neuro who specializes in MS....
Courtneyc19522. Unfortunately MS isn't the easiest thing to diagnose and there is no one definitive test that says you have it....
Very educational. Thanks for the share....
Have you had an MRI of your head done?...
I concur about seeing a MS specialist. Not taking anything away from your neurologist, but it helps having someone who specializes in the disease treat you. I think the 50 mile drive would be well...
I just had another mri with and without contrast done on April 22. As soon as i get my hands on the images i'll post them as well....
All three images are T2. The first one was my first MRI after my first symptoms in August 2014. No Contrast The 2 images that follow are from a month later..this time with contrast....
Thats what i was thinking. I'll probably be trying it within the next month or so and let everyone know how it goes. BTW, just started Copaxone two weeks ago. Aside from hitting my quadricep on the...