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canbravelyme
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Hi,

Well, I'm putting on muscle mass for no particular reason. I thought it was a sign that I'm getting better, but now I'm wondering: could this be as a result of my hormones being affected by Lyme?

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Are you a man or woman? I'm a guy and mine dipped and then shot way high for no reason. Had to take blockers.

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I'm female. Blockers = testosterone blockers? What exactly did your doctor say to you? Was it an LLMD?

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I can relate. I am a young woman and have a six pack of abs when I don't work out. I don't know where it came from, but I have had it since I've been sick. Hey, I'm not going to complain on this one...

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canbravelyme
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Well, I'm seeing my LLMD tomorrow -- I'll let you know if he has any theories...

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Lyme lowers testosterone in men by raising estrogen levels. Also does the exact opposite in women.

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Does that mean the blockers you're taking are estrogen blockers?

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I was. The blockers work. Ask your Dr.

Good Luck

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Thanks!

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i have a six pack also...but its of pudding:)

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lol. HELL NO Lyme doesn't do that for me. Never heard of that one. [Smile]
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I think I've seen this in the literature--probably from Bransfield--about lyme inducing hypersexuality, increased hormone levels. However this state can be followed by a crash that tends to feature adrenal fatigue in the mix.

So don't overdo anything unless you're sure lyme is clear.

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Just watch certain E blockers if you're a hypercoagulator because they can heighten risk of blood clots.

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wow, I sure as heck didn't get that side effect! I have a total jelly belly. That side effect doesn't sound so bad!
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I can relate to the jelly belly. My 3 year old grandson wanted my attention and was pushing on my stomach.

All of a sudden he stopped and said. "Grandma, why is your stomach so squeezy?".

I thought I was going to lay an egg. LOL!!!!!

I told him my 55 year old stomach had been through a lot and it just wasn't the same anymore.
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