I just joined, I'm specailly being tested for Lyme

I'm so sorry you are living this nightmare. First the good news, you are young! Which usually means, your immune system hasn't been as compromised as some others. First and foremost, stay away from steroids of any kind. They shut down your immune system. Giving free reign in your body to all the bacteria. And if your are unlucky like me, and have shots in your spine, it can activate dormant viruses (one of the most painful things ever)

start by building up your immune system, garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic, antiparasitic, antifungal, antivirul, it's amazing. also cats claw is great, also called sawmento (does not matter if it's toa free or not, that's all about money), also vitamin C is wonderful. you take enough to give you the runs, then back off, that should be your dose. exercise is imperative. I know you likely don't feel like it, but Bruscanno says you must do some sort of exercise.

I hope you get tested thru igenix, they are a great lab. If you need anything at all, let me know, pm me anytime.

jaime

We all feel your pain and frustrations with this awful disease. BTW what is a "NDPH" chronic headache? I agree with Jamie's recommendations until you see a LLMD.

Best of luck, Denise

If your test comes back negative, remember that many of ours did, too. A lot of us are big on the Igenex Labs for testing. I was tested at your age but the testing was so bad back then (it's not that much better now). Many doctors don't understand Lyme Disease. Very important to find a Lyme Literate Doctor!

I'm sorry you are having a bad 4th! BUT, just remember - Jaime is right - you are young and you can beat whatever it is that you have. Just keep a good attitude and keep researching!

Let us know how your test comes out!

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Clayton

Hang in there. And feel free to send a pm to chat anytime.

Take care sweetie!!!

Teri, PA

I was told that one of the biggest misdiagnosis of Lyme is fibro...... Anyone else in my position? I just met with a girl and her mom from NJ today, they came over. She feels the same way i do, except she has more cognitive problems, and she now is being treated after 3 years of illness. I am glad that we are trying to figure it out before the year mark, maybe I'll be on treatment before October, when this all first started.

I'm sorry to all of the people that had to go on a long time with this. It hurts me to just be in this situation now. i feel like nobody is understanding enough to help me, I feel like I'm all alone even though I acknowledge I'm not. i just need a nearby friend I can hang with and do activities with. i feel like a couch potato now, because it really hurts me to do anything. i try to fight through it but even doing the dishes tires me and makes me even more miserable. Is anyone on the same page? i just need some gentle comfort before I lose it. I am trying my best to hold it together but it takes all my energy and I just want to cry. Thank you all for reading, please take the time to let me know someone's there.

I'm so sorry you are suffering so badly. I've been through the very dark days of pain with my son when he couldn't get out of bed to face the day. All I can tell you is to not give up. I know you get tired of hearing that, he did too, but do all the research you can and hang in there. We're all suffering so we're in this together so hang on and reach out whenever you need it.

Take care,

Ann

Take care, Denise