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HI, MY name is Amy and I was recently diagnosed with lyme. Four years ago after the birth of my son I came down with a "virus" that included a myriad of symptoms. Four years later I am still trying to get answers. I have seen so many drs. none of whom helped at all. Their responses included,"well you look good" or "you are too symptomatic so we can't help you. Go home and see what happens." I am finally seeing a lyme specialist,but I don't understand the diagnosis if all tests come back negative. I don't recall being bit, but i have camped alot and live in northeast where it is prevelant. My last CBC panel came back and my cell counts have all dropped very low below normal. Is that normal with lyme? My primary said,"don't worry." HA, I have a 4 and 5 year old who need a healthy mom, of course I am going to worry. I am ranting now, but I guess my main questions are: How can you tell it is lyme if all tests negative. HAve others had this same diagnosis without proof? Does it affect blood counts? I am on Ceftin, which is helping my symptoms, but what happens when I go off of it? What kind of holistic approaches have worked for pepole? Thank you for all your help and support in advance. Right back at ya! AMY |
