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09/28/2009 07:31 PM

Newly Diagnosed with Lyme

mnew

Posts: 13
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Hello, everyone! I feel as if I'm in "Like" company here. I've just been diagnosed with Lyme Disease. I have no symptoms except some mental fogginess at times. It's almost unbelievable to think about having the disease for possibly years and not knowing it! Yet I saw those critters scooting around in my blood!

My question: can a person ever be free of this disease? Dr. Joe has started me on a strong antibiotic and herbs, and has told me that I will fight this disease the rest of my life! Can a person be free of it, and then just fight to keep it from coming back?

Marcia

09/28/2009 07:37 PM Top

toothfairy55

Posts: 3856
Senior Member

Welcome to the world of Lyme and this forum

We like to think of it as a remission. Im not sure you ever get rid of it. I think its more about getting the immune system up and running so it can hold it in check.

Carol

I am NOT a doctor, anything I share is based on my experience & research. I encourage you to discuss any and all information that I share with a health care provider.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Fibromyalgia and Lyme??
CD57
flu?

09/28/2009 07:39 PM Top

mnew

Posts: 13
Member

Thanks, Carol! I am still in shock about my diagnosis! I've had tick bites before--probably more than I can even count. But I never had a reaction, so I figured there was no problem with developing Lyme Disease. Gosh, was I misinformed!

Marcia

09/28/2009 07:46 PM Top

toothfairy55

Posts: 3856
Senior Member

We have a very informative facts forum which I will suggest you going through. There is soooo much to know. Start going through everything. I believe an educated patient is a necessity for us.

Carol

I am NOT a doctor, anything I share is based on my experience & research. I encourage you to discuss any and all information that I share with a health care provider.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Fibromyalgia and Lyme??
CD57
flu?

09/28/2009 07:49 PM Top

mnew

Posts: 13
Member

Thanks for the advice. I will do that.

Thanks also for taking the time to answer a very confused girl.

Marcia

09/28/2009 07:52 PM Top

toothfairy55

Posts: 3856
Senior Member

We have all been there. lol

Carol

I am NOT a doctor, anything I share is based on my experience & research. I encourage you to discuss any and all information that I share with a health care provider.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Fibromyalgia and Lyme??
CD57
flu?

09/28/2009 08:22 PM Top

beththom

Posts: 52
Member

Welcome mnew! I sent you a pm (personal message). This is the place to find answers! If I can help, let me know.

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