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09/17/2011 10:33 AM
slightpanic
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I've got the name of an ID who treats Lyme, as well as an internal med doc who uses ILADS guidelines. A few years ago, however, another poster mentioned a female infectious disease doc (http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/introductions-personal-stories/226294-houston-doc), but that poster hasn't been online since. Could someone please provide some names/info? Assistance is much appreciated.

Also, been under treatment for approximately 19 days with Ceftin, but showing signs of possible co-infection, to include extreme weakness, loss of appetite, heartburn, etc. Managing solid food continues to be an issue. Feel as though I should go to ER or be admitted, but no idea where to go. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Slightly Panicked in Houston

Edited to add:

34 y. o. patient, bitten approximately 15 August. Treatment initially for cellulitis -- Bactrim DS and Keflex. PC doc removed Keflex, left me on Bactrim. Reaction to Bactrim after 5 days, removed from medication.

Untreated approximately 10 days, then on doxy for 2, awaiting LabCorps test results. Headache and dizziness from doxy; shifted to cefuroxime. PC doc extended to 21 days.

Antibody test tagged in at 1.44; blot was negative. PC doc continued to treat through this morning. Appointment with secondary internist today; one Lyme specialist scheduled for Friday.

Appt with ID this past Monday. Currently running ELISA and WB again (LabCorp), as well as PCR. Told me he didn't think I had Lyme -- which would be brilliant, actually, but it still doesn't explain the swollen knees (primary complaint)and edema that seem to come and go as they please, GI issues, and the partial response to the antibiotics.

Not completely convinced it *is* LD, but trying to cover all my bases.

Thanks,

Panicked

Post edited by: slightpanic, at: 09/21/2011 06:08 AM

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09/17/2011 04:52 PM  Top
Bettyg
 
Posts: 26593
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I'm an Advocate

Welcome to MD JUNCTION! I'm so glad you found us! You’ve come to the right place for education and support!

Private messages DELETED in 30 days!

ARCHIVE, upper right! I'M HEADED TO SUPPER NOW; BACK AROUND MIDNIGHT.

My WELCOME LETTER is posted at the top of SUPPORT FORUM in sticky pin full of good info and HYPERLINKS ready to be read.

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/general-support/2356916-bettygs-welcome-letter-wgood- beginner-links-

The most important things are at the top; MUST READ and print off as mentioned there already to start your lyme/co-infection journey with us all.

The 1st things to do are:

• JOIN LYME BOARD;

• Post in LLMD REQUEST FORUM for a LYME LITERATE md; see my welcome letter and the INSTRUCTIONS there if you are SPECIALLY FROM CALIF. Where it’s broken down into 8 NAMED AREAS.

• You’ll need to give me my calif. NAMED area where you live in the areas shown there in SUBJECT LINE plus if it’s for ADULT or a child; we need age of CHILD; some llmds have AGE restrictions.

• OTHER STATES will show the SPECIFIC NAME OF THEIR STATE and closest, largest city to them in SUBJECT line plus adult or child; UNDER 21; we need their age!.

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/llmd-info/Itemid=217/func=post/do=reply

• Also, I’ll need the following info in your request post:

in your llmd request, [b]please EDIT and add more info ok.

Are you UNDER AGE 21;; if yes, I need your age shown as some of our llmds have AGE RESTRICTIONS; thanks! [/b]

how long you've been sick

if you've tested for lyme/co-infections;

which labs doing work for which specific test, etc.

did you have western blot igm/igg done by igenex?

if yes, what were the POSITIVE & INDETERMINDED numbers; NOT negatives.

thanks for understanding; just EDIT your post. you can find all by going to left MY DISCUSSIONS, click on it.

after you add more, i'll send you names ok.

just send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE left side, giving me the direct link to come to here, and i'll send you the names ok big thanks.

Betty’s suggested posting guidelines:

Many of members have neuro lyme, and it is hard to read long solid block text and be able to comprehend; example, me, 42.5 yrs. neuro chronic lyme, so we are able to comprehend and read. Thank you for helping us help YOU Wink

please post in short paragraphs like you see below or look at a few other posts, but we neuro folks need them short.

1-2 sentences MAX and hit ENTER TWICE to doublespace between each paragraph; we neuros loose our train of thought if it is broken up in the middle unless it goes on FOREVER! hugs

For easier reading, please edit your post. You can break up your longer paragraphs into smaller paragraphs. Please hit ENTER key twice after each paragraph.

Go to left hand corner; click edit send. Then go to bottom and click SUBSCRIBE TO THIS DISCUSSION.

Thank you for posting in a manner that makes it easier for all to read and help others.

bettyg, iowa llmd coordinator/group leader/activist

BettyG, IOWA ACTIVIST
RETIRED llmd coordinator of 6 yrs; group leader

NOTE: I DO "NOT" USE CHAT thanks!
**************************************

NO INFORMATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE.
please see my WELCOME LETTER/BEGINNER'S LINKS with important links/info galore :)

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support-forums/general-support/2356916-bettygs-welcome-letter-wgood-beginner-links-

Any information provided should not be used to take the place of advice from your personal physician or other professional.

Information on those sites is the opinion of those who publish the sites and is NOT necessarily that of BettyG.

43 yrs. chronic lyme; 35 yrs. misdiagnosed by 40-50 drs. unacceptable; see my profile for more.

Previous discussions I participated in:
bactrim DS
Flu shot 2011-2012
Mercury and Lyme
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09/21/2011 01:30 PM  Top
Bettyg
 
Posts: 26593
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I'm an Advocate

check your private messages right side, earlier i sent you all of texas llmds Wink

i'm going to lock this; my way of knowing i have sent you the info Wink

bettyg, llmd coordinator, group leader, iowa activist

BettyG, IOWA ACTIVIST
RETIRED llmd coordinator of 6 yrs; group leader

NOTE: I DO "NOT" USE CHAT thanks!
**************************************

NO INFORMATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE.
please see my WELCOME LETTER/BEGINNER'S LINKS with important links/info galore :)

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support-forums/general-support/2356916-bettygs-welcome-letter-wgood-beginner-links-

Any information provided should not be used to take the place of advice from your personal physician or other professional.

Information on those sites is the opinion of those who publish the sites and is NOT necessarily that of BettyG.

43 yrs. chronic lyme; 35 yrs. misdiagnosed by 40-50 drs. unacceptable; see my profile for more.

Previous discussions I participated in:
bactrim DS
Flu shot 2011-2012
Mercury and Lyme
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