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Lyme Disease Forums › Tips › NO LIVE XMAS TREES!
11/28/2007 10:49 AM
jaime1978
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Just a reminder that you should not get a live Christmas tree, as they can bring ticks right into your home! A post from Bettyg just reminded me of this. That is how she got lyme disease, from her parents Christmas tree, 38 years ago! Instead, opt for one of the artificial trees, they have done some great things with them these days, some look so real, and even come pre-lit! If you must get a real tree, or spend time in anyone's house who has a real tree, be sure to check your family for ticks very carefully.
Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor.

~lyme disease support group leader~
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11/28/2007 12:01 PM  Top
Julie4848
Besides the ticks, there a royal pain in the butt...lol Go fake..

Julie

10/26/2008 06:51 PM  Top
BREN
Thanks for the info. I didn`t even think about that.

11/01/2008 05:26 PM  Top
Zennia
 
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I'll miss that lovely smell. But will buy a can of everglade pine spray or something.

11/02/2008 03:32 AM  Top
Julie4848
They also sell great candles that smell like you have a real xmas tree in the house...I just bought some.

10/20/2009 01:32 PM  Top
novie2
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Yankee Candle "Mistletoe" candles and oils smell amazingly like those great Spruce and Fir christmas trees.....I bring them out every Christmas.
No it's not all in my head......I have Lyme Disease

I am not a Doctor and I've never even played one on TV, I am just a Lab rat with Lyme, experimenting on myself.

10/20/2009 02:53 PM  Top
smileanyway
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All of this makes sence. Just wanted to know if ticks are attracted to x-mass trees or if it's just because of where the x-mass trees come from. It might be a stupid question but I always want to learn. I live in NM and got lyme disease out of state. Should I still be care full of x-mass trees? I'm thankfull someone brought this up because I didn't even think about it.

10/22/2009 08:55 AM  Top
dharma79
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The candles do smell wonderful!

I was made aware of this by Dr. J in CT, the pediatrician...

I have always LOVED real tress and going to pick one out every year with my dad. I'd always hoped my daughter would be able to enjoy the same...Sad

Oh well, an ounce of prevention...as they say...

They are a bit of a mess now that I'm the mom having to clean up after the darn thing! Tongue

Besides, in today's economy, buy a great fake now and save yourself the big price tag every year on the most wonderful tree you can find that may or may not actually fit your house...Grin

PS...Dr. J also warned me of bringing in firewood for a wood burning stove/fireplace. Another big bummer because I love a hot roaring fire flickering against my aching body as I try desparately to shake the bone chilling pain winter brings...

At least we are having this discussion now, when perhaps it may do some good. These kinds of tips should be included with all TBI prevention material, don't ya think? Is it already and I've just missed it all this while?

And of course the standard reminder...get your pets and animals treated for flea and tick prevention using one of the monthly drops that your vet gives you...NOT the ones from Petsmart or other such pet store. They just don't work as well.

Happy Holidays!!! Silly

I am in no way a medical professional...
Just a patient for 15 years...

Here to share, learn and support those that seek to do the same!

United we Stand...Divided we Fall!

10/22/2009 10:29 AM  Top
Julie4848
Ok, I can't even begin to think about Xmas...Lets get past halloween first...LOL LOL

12/03/2009 02:08 PM  Top
Bettyg
 
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since this is MY story that lead to this post, REMINDER AGAIN; don't buy a CUT LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE!!that tick that bit me 40 yr. ago came off my folks' live tree.

read some of the upper messages as well.

i'm copying dharma's quote ....

PS...Dr. J also warned me of bringing in firewood for a wood burning stove/fireplace. Another big bummer because I love a hot roaring fire flickering against my aching body as I try desparately to shake the bone chilling pain winter brings.

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

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