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02/01/2010 08:15 AM
jnsuss
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Have any of you ever had an enlarged spleen due to your lyme? I think I might have it, based on blood test findings of anemia and a low RBC count, as well as pain on the left side under my ribs. I'm currently on a picc line of rocephin every day, but I don't know if that is enough to make it better.
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02/01/2010 08:19 AM  Top
kristielyme25
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An enlarged spleen is indicative of any type of severe illness. Since your spleen plays a large part in your immune system, if your immune system is busy or overwhelmed, then your spleen will be enlarged....Dr. Oz just talked about enlarged spleens...

My LLMD says that enlarged spleens and livers are a common sign of chronic infection with lyme. Hope this answers your question!

I am not a medical doctor YET...my opinions are not approved by the FDA! ;)

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02/01/2010 01:26 PM  Top
rocheleau
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I too had/have an enlarged spleen due to lyme. Even with all my symptoms and enlarged spleen, the dr. didn't believe there was anything wrong with me. His conclusion was that maybe I always had an enlarged spleen. ARGH!!! It has been about 6 years and don't know if it is still enlarged.

Previous discussions I participated in:
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Babies with Lyme
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02/01/2010 02:24 PM  Top
TaraT
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Please keep in mind (only because this is SO new and fresh for me) that there is a possibility DUE TO THE LYME that we are unable to keep our parasites in check. These invade our organs and suck our blood etc....

I am currently trying my best with naturals to rid myself of these blood sucking life stealing worms and flukes that I know for a fact have been living in my liver and small intestine...

lymenet.org read about vit C and salt and the pictures there...I have found this all to be TRUE in my own experience!

The swelling/pressure and pain in my liver is leaving slowly.

With Him we "live" no matter the circumstances. At His feet peace of mind can be found. Peace that passes all understanding is my quest now and forever.

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02/01/2010 02:25 PM  Top
Julie4848

I have had one off and on for many years, and I just got lyme two years ago...It can be caused by some many factors. You need to see a GI doctor, he can run tests to find out why....
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