Warnings about Lyme Disease

[ShyGirl]

The Veterinarian that I take my dogs to told me that ticks are really bad this year. She has heard a lot of people being diagnosed with Lyme Disease.

My eye doctor told me to watch for signs similar to pink eye (for people with Lyme). He told me to come in ASAP if I started to experience itchy eyes that hurt really bad. It progresses extremely rapidly and is a serious condition.

 

[nicole_M]

Thank you all so much for the replies.. I slept 90% of the day yesterday. About 1 this morning I was awoken by this terrible lower back pain, both sides... I've got a call in to my doctors nurse. I ONLY drink water [and an occasional glass of orange juice] so I can't imagine I'd have kidney issues but I guess you never know.

I still have this headache, going on 24 straight hours with it.

ShyGirl - My Dr. put me on probiotics the same day I started my antibiotics.

 

[hotcoffee]

Please understand.... it's not just deer ticks that carry terrible disease.... dog ticks also carry them... ticks on bunnies, raccoons, birds... any tick should be taken seriously.....

Be careful to check the good hiding places too.... hair, behind the knees... under arms... in creases and crevices .... every single inch of the body...

I'm not sure if ticks are worse or if awareness is higher.... but be aware... wear light colored clothing... and check for ticks... often...

 

[Jameo]

Thank you all so much for the replies.. I slept 90% of the day yesterday. About 1 this morning I was awoken by this terrible lower back pain, both sides... I've got a call in to my doctors nurse. I ONLY drink water [and an occasional glass of orange juice] so I can't imagine I'd have kidney issues but I guess you never know.

I still have this headache, going on 24 straight hours with it.

ShyGirl - My Dr. put me on probiotics the same day I started my antibiotics.

You are taking a crap load of antibiotics and meds, you may be having kidney issues. I had blood work done weekly testing my kidney and liver functions when I was being treated.

And someone else mentioned, Cat's claw. That is amazing stuff. When I started taking that was when I started to actually feel better and actually had energy

 

[Pushrod]

There is a great documentary out there on lyme disease called "Under our skin". A must watch for anyone with lyme disease. Google it, there are several places you can watch it for free on line.

 

[Gripper]

There is a great documentary out there on lyme disease called "Under our skin". A must watch for anyone with lyme disease. Google it, there are several places you can watch it for free on line.

I believe PBS has also started airing it. Check your local listings....

 

[nicole_M]

I went for my 30 day "check up" today. Within the past 30 days, the nausea, light headed-ness, sweats, constant headaches, dizziness and other similar symptoms have faded. I still get an occasional headache but who doesn't

What hasn't improved are my forgetfullness, confusion, loss of memory etc...

To be honest, I told him it's hard for me to say whether it has improved or not because I have been this way for the past 9 yrs or so. I just learned to live with it and assumed it was just "me".

I will still be taking the Ceftin and Biaxin, but he has also added Flagyl and Nystatin on top of it. As well as the probiotics.

He wants to see me in another month and go from there. I have a couple NEW symptoms as well. My right ankle was really bothering me Wed, Thurs and Fri. Woke up Sat and it was gone. Also, my vision, which was NEVER blurry before, has now become. Even the clock on my stove, I have to let my eyes focus before it comes into view. I asked if it was age and he said not possible. When I get into my 40's, maybe I could blame it on age.

So now I can do a load of laundry without needing a 2 hr. nap but I still can't remember jack and go through all of my kids names before I find the right one Not funny, but you have to make light of it. I feel 100% better just because of the fact that I can get out of bed and be productive.

 

[hotcoffee]

I went for my 30 day "check up" today. Within the past 30 days, the nausea, light headed-ness, sweats, constant headaches, dizziness and other similar symptoms have faded. I still get an occasional headache but who doesn't

What hasn't improved are my forgetfullness, confusion, loss of memory etc...

To be honest, I told him it's hard for me to say whether it has improved or not because I have been this way for the past 9 yrs or so. I just learned to live with it and assumed it was just "me".

I will still be taking the Ceftin and Biaxin, but he has also added Flagyl and Nystatin on top of it. As well as the probiotics.

He wants to see me in another month and go from there. I have a couple NEW symptoms as well. My right ankle was really bothering me Wed, Thurs and Fri. Woke up Sat and it was gone. Also, my vision, which was NEVER blurry before, has now become. Even the clock on my stove, I have to let my eyes focus before it comes into view. I asked if it was age and he said not possible. When I get into my 40's, maybe I could blame it on age.

So now I can do a load of laundry without needing a 2 hr. nap but I still can't remember jack and go through all of my kids names before I find the right one Not funny, but you have to make light of it. I feel 100% better just because of the fact that I can get out of bed and be productive.

Yep that's how it is... symptoms come and they go.... and you "forget" to tell the doc everything because you have the short term memory loss....

I'm praying for you....

 

[doubtfull24]

The show Under Our Skin is currently on channel 19 on comast...

 

[doubtfull24]

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[ArkRescue]

Ticks spread more than just lyme disease

"WASHINGTON - Ticks are most well-known for spreading lyme disease, but there are other tick-borne diseases to worry about in the D.C. area.

There have been 11 case of Rocky Mountain Fever reported so far this year in Fairfax County, and another four in Prince William County, David Gaines, the public health entomologist for Virginia tells InsideNova.com. A case of the disease has also been reported in Maryland. "

Ticks spread more than just lyme disease - WTOP.com

 

[UNA]

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"WASHINGTON - Ticks are most well-known for spreading lyme disease, but there are other tick-borne diseases to worry about in the D.C. area.

There have been 11 case of Rocky Mountain Fever reported so far this year in Fairfax County, and another four in Prince William County, David Gaines, the public health entomologist for Virginia tells InsideNova.com. A case of the disease has also been reported in Maryland. "

Ticks spread more than just lyme disease - WTOP.com

That case of Rocky Mountain Fever was reported in St. Mary's county just so everyone knows.

 

[libertytyranny]

I had rocky mountain spotted fever last year. I would have NEVER guessed if my doc hadn't thought to do a quick test for tick bornes. I went in for sore throat, fatigue, nasty sickness I couldn't shake. I knew it wasn't strep (ive had that about a bajillion times) but when in for a culture just to be sure. it was neg and the tick borne came back positive for rocky mountain. I had a course of antibiotics and all better. I had a very small rash (on my arms) a few weeks before..but didn't think anything of it because I have sensitive skin and react to a lot of things.

 

[ICit]

I had rocky mountain spotted fever last year. I would have NEVER guessed if my doc hadn't thought to do a quick test for tick bornes. I went in for sore throat, fatigue, nasty sickness I couldn't shake. I knew it wasn't strep (ive had that about a bajillion times) but when in for a culture just to be sure. it was neg and the tick borne came back positive for rocky mountain. I had a course of antibiotics and all better. I had a very small rash (on my arms) a few weeks before..but didn't think anything of it because I have sensitive skin and react to a lot of things.

I tested positive for RMSF and for lyme...... Usually if you have one.. you will have the other..... the travel with "friends"

 

[libertytyranny]

I tested positive for RMSF and for lyme...... Usually if you have one.. you will have the other..... the travel with "friends"

don't give me something to worry over.

 

[ICit]

don't give me something to worry over.

sorry... but it is something to worry about!

..... Im dealing with it right now.. :sad:

those little effers are hard to find.. and treat!

 

[libertytyranny]

sorry... but it is something to worry about!

..... Im dealing with it right now.. :sad:

those little effers are hard to find.. and treat!

I know they tested for both at the time, but I also remeber from reading people's stories that the test they usually do doesn't always pick it up.

I hope you feel better! I felt like shiat just from the spotted fever

 

[ICit]

I know they tested for both at the time, but I also remeber from reading people's stories that the test they usually do doesn't always pick it up.

I hope you feel better! I felt like shiat just from the spotted fever

you could test pos one day and neg. the next

 

[frozenrain]

The Veterinarian that I take my dogs to told me that ticks are really bad this year. She has heard a lot of people being diagnosed with Lyme Disease.

My eye doctor told me to watch for signs similar to pink eye (for people with Lyme). He told me to come in ASAP if I started to experience itchy eyes that hurt really bad. It progresses extremely rapidly and is a serious condition.

oh my goodness I have had sore painful eyes for months especially at night went to doctors who said it was allergies. I am feeling really scared right now as I even feel my mind is affected-feel really really down and have a very sore mouth-why doctor tested for it .Not even seen my doctor yetjust got results from a nurse today.

 

[Gripper]

oh my goodness I have had sore painful eyes for months especially at night went to doctors who said it was allergies. I am feeling really scared right now as I even feel my mind is affected-feel really really down and have a very sore mouth-why doctor tested for it .Not even seen my doctor yetjust got results from a nurse today.

Hello Frozenrain. So sorry to hear you have lyme and that it took so long to catch it. Unfortunately, that is often the case with lyme disease. I was sick for nearly 2 years and saw about 15 Drs before finally being diagnosed. The good news is you now know what was causing all those symptoms. It is scary, as lyme can be a devastating disease, but there are lots of folks on the forums who have lyme and they can be very supportive and provide a lot of useful information. Feel free to send me a PM if there is anything you have questions about. Im not a lyme expert, but my children and I have all tested positive for lyme so we've been through this many times. Also, if you use Facebook, I have a Facebook page for Southern Maryland Lyme information (Southern Maryland Lyme | Facebook). Good luck to you!