I did my Western blot test today and it is in the mail. My app with a real LLMD is next week. I am still taking the Rocephin IV and flagyl going on my 3rd week. I am feeling much better. Some days i almost feel normal but then i get tired towards the end of the day and symptoms come back.

It's good to hear from you.

How did you survive the hurricaneS? We didn't hear from you & were wondering if you had to evacuate. Glad you're o.k.

I did send you a reply on one of your post; hope that was helpful.

If swallowing difficulties are one of your original Lyme symptoms, then this will probably only get worse in the very beginning of treatment.

Rocephine & Flagyl both permeate the blood brain barrier. So you're essentially getting a double-whammy effect.

I imagine whatever neurological symptoms you have will most likely worsen in the beginning.

To me, the hardest part of this disease is to get ABX to the brain. From my understanding, the brain doesn't really have an "immune system."

Ultimately, it will take ABX to treat this symptom. I THINK swallowing is controlled by the 10th Cranial nerve-----vagus nerve.

I stand corrected, if this is wrong.

Oh & don't worry about your western blot. You've been on ABX & chances are, it will most likely elicit positive results.

Others can probably help you a little better with advice about seeing a chiropracter. I'm not really up on that.

If it were me, I'd just be sure to find one that was highly recommended.

Be sure & let us know how your visit to the LLMD goes.

Remember, the beginning of treatment is really the worst, so try to drink lots of water & eat protein. Gosh-------- don't you love unsolicited advice?

Just want you to hang on until you turn the corner in your recovery!

Hope this Helps