I think that first you will need to find yourself a Lyme literate physician. You can do that by posting in the Seeking a doctor section of Lymenet to get a recommendation.
There are people on Lymenet, whom I believe have been sick for longer than you have, and who have improved significantly and feel good. I think most people are cautious about using the word cure in late stage Lyme. But, certainly I do believe we can improve to the extent of living normal lives, feeling well. Sometimes that may mean having to go back on antibiotics from time to time.
I do not believe that herbals, on their own, will make you recover from Lyme. (any more than they would Syphilis).
Like you, I was misdiagnosed for many years with CFS/Fibro and have tried many alternative/complementary therapies that did not get me well. Therefore, I've gone full circle and am now going conventional, along with some herbs, and vitamins, and as I get better/stronger and can afford to, then I will add in a few more supportive measures. That is my plan.
Good luck
DLL
Newbies List
WELCOME To LYMENET
Here's more goodys! A typical response to newcomers.
Hi and WELCOME! Get a LLMD or at least Dr that is willing to learn about lyme. Borrelia Burgdorferi is a clinical diagnosis, based on symptoms and on your response to treatment. Good Luck, bumpy road ahead.
Post for a LLMD in
Seeking a Doctor. Ps remember I am not a Dr, just a fellow sufferer.
Support Links LLMD's
Lyme State Info Cheryl's
LYME DISEASE TREATMENT & DIAGNOSIS
Cheryl's LDT&D
Lyme Disease Misdiagnosed As ...
Art Doherty Misdiagnosed
Art Doherty Lots a Links
How to Search Courtesy of Danq
TC LymeNet Links for New Members
TC 50 Questions
Lyme Disease Audio Network
Dr. Joseph J. Burrascano's Treatment Guidelines
CDC Website on Lyme Disease
International Lyme and Associated Disease Society
Lyme Disease Symptoms
Rashes
Co-IinfectionsThanx M
Rose's 15 Facts for Newcomers
Making the Most of Your LLMD Visit
Camp A and Camp B, The Lyme Disease Contoversy
2nd Version Camp A Camp B
Why You Can't Trust Medical Journals Anymore
Something to share with friends and family members But You LOOK Good!
Labs
MDL
Igenex Labs
Q-RIBb
Western Blot Info
FDA It is important that clinicians understand the limitations of these tests
Explaining Borreliosis (Lyme) Western Blot Tests
Explanation of Western Blot Bands
Igenex Labs on the Western Blot
Melissa Kaplan's Lyme Website Explains Western Blot
Dr. C Explains Western Blot
( No you don't always see a bite and if there's no bullseye the only way your going to be able to tell is (symptoms) and (((Maybe))) WB or lyme dot blot 3 day urine banged with abx's to free your antigens up for the test.
- = Not Present
+ = Low
++ = Medium
+++ = High
+/- = Equivocal = Indeterminate its there but not as intense as low) )
See this ( . )thats the size of the larva stage tick...
Next nymph size... ( * )
Next is adult ( o ) to ( 0 )
Pretty small????? HUH
Western Blot
Blood Brain Barrier
ABX `s Cross Blood Brain Barrier
Drug Interactions and Other Drug Info
Drug Digest
American Medical Women's Association Tiscali Reference Encyclopedia
Herxing
What Is a Herxheimer Reaction?
What Is Herxing?
The Herxheimer Reaction
Candidiasis
Yeast Problem Diet too
ZIPZIP Thanks
Parasites
Put word Diarrhea in Search
Morgellons
Infestations
More Tick Disease
Tularemia
Tularemia
Mycoplasmal Infections
Mycoplasmal CDC
Alzheimer's
ALS
Lida M
Good Article ALS MS And More Etc
Good Article ALS
ALS
Lou G ALS
M S
MS
Danette MacDonald
I'm not giving up
ALSO trigger MS
Lyme a hidden danger
The saga continued
Tom Grier
Links
Check Diet Link Atkins Diet
PORT-A-CATH (catherter)
Abx's Port
Transmission Lyme
Transmission Fleas Mosquito's Food Etc
Transmission Etc
Sexually Transmitted ???
Transmitted Through Sex?
Sex Question-Serious-Adult Content
Video On Demand: Blood Supply May Be Source Of Lyme Disease Infections
Good Site Canadian Lyme Disease Association
FDA on Lyme Testing
InsuranceLaws
Medical Records Privacy
Legal Help
Legal Help
Legal Help
Legal Help
Legal Help
Killing Lymphocytes By Spirochetes
Support
USA Support
Associations, Foundations, and Support by Country
Marnies......... Ten Points Regarding Mg and Lyme Disease
In a Nutshell P1
Part1 Long over Due
Part2
Part3
Part4
Part5
Part6
Part7
Updated in a Nutshell
For My Friends
Canlyme MAG
Silver Discussions
Silver Treatments
Female Related Problems
Female Issues
Unplanned Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Pregnancy?
TC Link Pregnancy
Insurance SS Disability Help Minoucat Bunches of Goody's
Permethrin
How to apply Permethrin
Herbs Be Careful
HerbsCancer Center
Psychiatric Lyme
Duramater NeuroPsych Info Kids&Adults
Neurologic Lyme
Neurologic Lyme
Dirty Truth
Sporadic Schizophrenia
Psychiatric Manifestations
Columbia Lyme
Scans & How they Work
How UltraSound Works
Explains LD50 Chemicals Toxicities
MSDS SITE
Silver
Interested in what Trolls are?
1.
Remember This
Rules
Success Stories
ALDF Four Poster Coup
LD Chat Room Links
Spirochetes Pics Link
SPIROCHETES FORMS 1
SPIROCHETES FORMS 2
SPIROCHETES FORMS 3
SPIROCHETES FORMS 4
Conspiracy Theories
US Patent Pathogenic mycoplasma
A copy of this is stored in computer Help section.
Updated 04/12/2005
[This message has been edited by treepatrol (edited 12 April 2005).]
Glad Tree posted his/Tincup's combo newbie links for you. Be sure to print this off, check off as you read as there are many months of reading.
Tree constantly adds things also; so later print it off again so you don't miss something you were looking for...ok.
Bettyg, Iowa