Have you had a cardio evaluation (EKG, echocardiogram, stress test)? They aren't 100% accurate, as Tabby could tell you, but its a good idea to check out your heart if you suspect a problem.

Not sure how it reacts with ABX, but I've always found Alpha Lipoic Acid to be a good pick-me-up. You could try starting with a low dose to see how you tolerate it, and work your way up.....

Feel better.

I have had an itchy blasted rash for 2 years that finally got under control and now I have had a nasty herx and it came back. UGH! It covers my body and looks nasty too.

Somedays I cry myself to sleep and ask WHY? I dont get an answer. My kids are sick too. Mylittle 6yo son had congenital lyme and we JUST got well and then got bit again and tonight he said his joints hurt him. He has been on meds since before being bitten. IT STINKS! He had NO SYMPToms till this recent bite.

I wish I had advice for you on how to deal with your situation but I dont. I only told you mine to let you know I understand your misery.

People that dont have lyme just dont have a clue. I try to explain it to people but they just look at me like "ok this lady is nuts"

As for the swelling, I don't know.

If your lower legs are swollen, be sure to elevate your feet.
If you sit in the living room, sit on the sofa with your feet up on it.
If in a chair, put your feet up on another chair.

In bed, when lying on your back, put a pillow under your calves. This will elevate your feet above your heart, and help the extra fluid to drain.

If you're using a rebounder, start out with very gentle jumping for a couple minutes, with your feet staying on the mat.
It's the up and down motion that helps the lymph system drain.

You can find electrolyte mixes at iHerb.com.
Just put "electrolyte mix" into the search feature, or the name of the product if you know it.
http://store.yahoo.com/iherb/electromix.html http://store.yahoo.com/iherb/orange.html

You get a discount at the checkout, free shipping over $20, and they do ship quickly.

Symptoms of heart failure include a wet cough and shortness of breath.
Here is a page with symptoms: http://health.allrefer.com/health/heart-failure-symptoms.html

Call you doctor if you have these symptoms.

I get very emotional lately.

I really hope you get some relief.

Hang in there. I too have been feeling down, like I am never going to get better. And now, even my MDs are starting to argue about what would be the next best thing for me, as 2 of them think we are just "throwing bandaids" at the symptoms. UGH! It is so frustrating.

As Carol mentioned, get the electrolytes from i-herb.com. Order the Alacer sports drink powder in packets. It has zero sugars in it. My main doc has me drinking this every day.

Try to get some food into you. I am losing weight so rapidly that I literally force myself to eat. I have added some complex, unrefined carbs back into my diet because I found that I was lacking in energy otherwise. They also help to bulk me up and to get the much needed B vitamins into me. Try millet or brown rice. I am not noticing any yeast problems with these.

As for the tummy, try a shake of psyllium husks and bentonite clay in water or juice. It is both cleansing and soothing to the gut.

Pattiecake, no I didn't think that at all I just feel silly complaining about this but it is just miserable but it will get better.

BC, sorry you are feeling so badly I wish I would lose about 50 lbs. If you would like to borrow some wt. I will gladly share. Thanks for the information about he rice and
sports drink

Carol, Hi thanks for the information and concern as always hopefully the rebounder and heart info will help.