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a quick addition to all thats been posted have his immune system checked as well--having an 18 yr old who was also gestationally infected Ive found out thru experience check his IGG and IGA as well as IGM ( these arent for specifics like LymeIGG but the general levels)--if any are even slightly low youll need a good immunologist as this will affect more than the Lyme. Its still unclear if the Lyme while pregnant affects this or if its coincidental Babies and kids in general respond faster ( and their rejuvenation is better) than even adults or teens--it seems teens have the hardest time maybe due to hormonal and developmental changes Also Id recommend you note this in his baby book/vaccination book so that should he develop symptoms later on youll retest be assured that far more get cured, others in permanent remission and very few become chronic--especially with prompt thorough treatment by a knowledgeable experienced professional!! A very good site for info and advice made up of parents ( some health professionals) of kids with Lyme is on yahoo health groups: Lyme Aid Parents--its via emails and posts so very easy http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lyme_Aid_Parents/ it is important to be a part of a few different groups for ideas, info and advice. be very wary and careful about using alternative treatments on such a young child. and always gain good medical advice even about supplements and vitamins there are a scant few pediatric LLMDs and theyre hard to find--one in Ct is Dr Jones but he is swamped--he is available for peer to peer ( your Dr calls him for advice) easier than getting appt-- good luck and I hope you dont have to be here for too long ( that you and your child are quickly healed) Finette |
