I feel that he thinks that lyme is not related to my symptoms, because I was already treated for it; but it seems very strange that these symptoms came with lyme disease and many other people that got lyme have the same symptoms I have. I kinda want to seek physical theropy; I forgot to talk to my doc about it today there was so much else going on. I have slow reflexes in my left leg, its also weaker than the right and I have some loss of range of motion.

Well he gave me gabpapentin and a week supply of percocet. I guess we are waiting until I visit the neurologist on March 13. I'll let you guys know how that goes.

Regarding shoes, when my heal got elevated it gives it time to rest. I had both pain in fore foot and heal and that was a little more complicated. Shoes that might work for you are SoftWalk and Dansk, both companies make clog like shoes that would loook pretty cool on a guy. SoftWalk is my absoulut favorite, feel like walking on down cushions, not sure if they make male shoes but check it out. I do not know where I would be today without the Podiatrist I have, some evanings I almost had to crawl to the bathroom because my feet were hurting so bad.

I think physical therapy might be good to look into. I did a lot of swimming in a pretty warm pool, during my sessions I felt almost pain free, it was great. Then after I was relaxing in the sauna. Heat is good for lyme.

As you might have noticed a bunch of us here has taken Lyme in our own hands and are doing a lot of alternative treatments in addition to regular medicin. For me it was so important to feel I had some kind of control of the situation and it was in my power to tr everything I could.

Good luck with everything

Do what I told you in PM about finding a lyme friendly doctor. do some cats claw, oregano oil, and garlic supplements, all execlent for lyme and other diseases.

Julie

rose hips-beta carotene-broccoli powder-cabbage powder-siberian ginseng-parsley-red clover-wheat grass powder-horseradish (for strenghtening of the immunity and stress & u get well being.

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this for circulatory & helps against viruses and germs

rose hips,chamomile,slippery elm,yarrow,capsicum,golden seal,myrrh gum,peppermint,sage,lemon grass

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this 4 immune & digestion & lymphs, & in fever,vomiting, motion sickness, chills, abdominal pain, & water retention:ginger,capsicum,golden seal,licorice

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this formula good for purifying and rid toxins germs viruses. Liquid

form e-z for those with bad digestion: RED CLOVER-CHAPARRAL-SPICE

LIKE CURCUMIN.

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also

for taking out the plaque from the brain is this jarrow formula

called Curcumin95 (http://www.jarrow.com)

Turmeric 18:1 Concentrate

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LIME, LYME SUPPORTER & SICKLY SOUL

Post edited by: Lime, at: 03/04/2008 17:53

they had an episode on not long ago and the girl that was being spotlighted had a pain med addiction. (my point is not about us getting addicted to pain meds... but about the doctors) -- but it was interesting that she was in SO much pain, the docs decided that she had rh. arthritis so they prescribed her pain meds (oxy, etc). She didn't manage them well, had a terrible addiction (drank a lot, etc). When they did some final testing (with a different doc) they found out she had Lyme Disease... she refused to be treated for it and kept going to the doctor that prescribed her the pain meds. I just found it interesting that the doctors would give her pain medication for arthritis but not for Lyme. Same situation -- PAIN. It's just unfortunate that she had such an addictive personality.

I guess Lyme just translates to: Suck it up, too bad.

I want to try physical theropy, I'll see how that works out next week. I want this massage chair like a kid wants candy... Hopefully I can get it soon. One thing my doc did do is write me a doctors note recommending that I get one and that it would be medically appropriate. We'll see how it turns out..

With the Chair and new shoes, I definately think I can manage without any pain killers.

~Ken

Ugh - Jaime!! Sorry 'bout your pain....