Hey, I'm new to this website.

Last month, I was diagnosed with Lymes. However, it took them over a month to figure it out. When I first started complaining to my mom about my symptoms (she's a nurse), she told me that I was probably making it all up in my head, still she took me to the hospital to have a series of tests done, all which came up negative. After seeing three doctors, even the last doctor told me there was nothing wrong and that I was probably making all of it up, and I was probably depressed. So, I went to a psychologist. Even after getting back together with my ex, and feeling happy about my life, I still felt terrible! I never wanted to get out bed, I had no urge to hang out with my friends or go out to a party, the headaches were unbearable, and the pain in my neck and back was just as bad. My memory, mood, and ability to concentrate were altered. Things I once loved to do, seemed like a chore to me. I had to force myself to get out of the house. Then that's when the call finally came in from my family doctor that I tested positive for Lymes, the test had just taken a while to came it. So the road was very frustrating, but at least now everyone believed that something was wrong. I started on Doxycycline right away, and after about two weeks I actually started to feel better... well, after spending that week actualyl going out and spending time with my boyfriend and seeing my friends, I guess I overdid myself. I feel like I'm right back where I started, completely exhausted. Almost three days before my pills were up I took a trip to Smithville and did a lot of walking and spent the whole day out and about. Monday, I woke up with a terrible headache and work was so hard to get through, Tuesday was just the same. Yesterday was the last day of my pills, and I didn't even feel like getting out of bed. It was the most discouraging thing ever. So I went to the doctors and got a new set of blood tests done. He also gave me a B12 shot, and today I took a multivitamin. I feel a tiny bit better today, but as I go about cleaning up my room, I have to sit down every so often and take a break. That's frustrating! The past few days have been really upsetting to me, and I don't know what I should do. My mom and boyfriend are both inexperienced about the subject, and I know they are trying to be very supportive but I feel like they don't understand. Any suggetions, help, support... would be great.

Sorry about what you are going through. It is found to be most common! You are not alone. Your first good step ahead, is finding this forum. Read all about it, but, don't overwhelm yourself. Listen to your body, get rest when you need it and don't overdue it. You are on a new journey, to get well. That is the true focus, when you get this diagnosis.

You will find great, factual info here. Utilyze it to help you get better.

Take care, Leslie