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Lyme Disease Forums › General & Support › Blood Brain Barrier
02/17/2011 05:30 PM
prayfortheday
prayfortheday
 
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Hi everyone, How do you know if the Lyme bacteria have gotten thru the blood brain barrier?

Karen
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02/17/2011 05:38 PM  Top
wlkthlne
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Sad and bad news..Lyme and it's co-friends seem to have no problem gettin' in the BBB...

The problem I have and many here...is getting abx and naturals to reach and get into the BBB to get rid of these pests....

Like weight..it is easy and fast to put on the pounds...but when you want to lose weight....It takes a long time...and alot of effort..

wlk---Cool

Anything I post or respond to comes from a Lyme and Bart victim himself. I am NOT a doctor. I do my own research for ME...I may share my findings and will post them. They are for general talk and vent...If a group leader feels the info is worth saving somewhere, they are more than welcome to do with it as they like. Wlk=)

02/17/2011 06:15 PM  Top
Avalon
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I knew once the Lyme's bacteria was in our bodies it could and would pretty well have a party anywhere, but when I actually read about the BBB it was a scary thought.

The more I learn about Lyme's and it's many friends, the more I understand what's happening. It's good ... kind of Wink

I'm not sure about the answer Prayfortheday, but I'm guessing the headaches, memory problems, sleep issues, pain etc., all come from the Lyme's getting into our brains. Awful little pests aren't they?

I am not a doctor and the advice I give is my opinion only.

Diagnosed with Lyme Disease in 2006. 36 years and counting.

Treatment that's working for me: Heilkunst Homeopathy

02/17/2011 06:23 PM  Top
walkersraven
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Sadly, for us humans, there are all kinds of arguments about this subject.

Numerous articles out there.......vet related.......that very clearly state just how fast the BBB is breached.

Raven

02/17/2011 07:24 PM  Top
Panda2010
Panda2010
 
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I would also say that if you have the neuro symptoms, that would be a good indication that the BBB has been crossed. It creepy to visualize these pests anywhere in the body, but somehow the brain is more scary.

Facinating, yes. It sure explains a whole lot over the years for me.

02/17/2011 11:26 PM  Top
Bettyg
 
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karen, hi :|)

in LYME FACTS FORUM, is an outstanding post of LYME ON THE BRAIN BY TOM GRIER, 5 parts, and it explains in great detail about BBB and many other things.

i suggest you read this, take it 1 PART AT A TIME to read; last 3 parts are lengthy as i edited his COMPLETE article of comments so i know!!

you mayhave to take the longer ones in brief parts also.

don't print; MANY MANY PAGES! just a forewarning if you chose to do that way ... lol Laughing

you/others will learn alot!! he writes in user-friendly language and explains the more difficult parts as well.

he's presented this to many lyme support groups.

bettyg

BettyG, IOWA ACTIVIST
RETIRED llmd coordinator of 6 yrs; group leader

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02/18/2011 05:57 AM  Top
wlkthlne
wlkthlne
 
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You are right Betty! I will have to go back and re-read that, I remember I thought it was great info...I saved it..

Will have to go back...I get so sidetracked with looking into other things...I forget the contents of others!

Glad you popped in...here..

Goal...this weekend...re-read that by Tom Grier!

wlk--Cool

Anything I post or respond to comes from a Lyme and Bart victim himself. I am NOT a doctor. I do my own research for ME...I may share my findings and will post them. They are for general talk and vent...If a group leader feels the info is worth saving somewhere, they are more than welcome to do with it as they like. Wlk=)
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