These is my first posting on this website and have some questions. I was diagnosed (2003) with lyme disease 5 yrs after the initial bite(1985), which I went to my regular dr for and was miss diagnosed with a rash (on my tailbone). I went to an infectious disease specialist and the diagnosis was confirmed by symptoms and western blot blood test.
my symptoms were... skin itchiness especially after showers/swimming sore/hot feet leg pain(which was treated with celebrex) tennis elbow (cortisone shots) fatigue anxiety/depression(zoloft) numbness of pinky and ring fingers (diagnosed as thoracic nerve syndrome) cases of rage(anger management) difficulty sleeping (lorazeopam) testicle pain, diagnosed as a strained testicle stalk(indomethacin) knee and elbow stiffness, especially at bed time seeing shadows or ? In my peripheral vision muscle and eye twitching diverticulitis
after 3 yrs of treatment (stopped taking in Feb 2005) alternating between tetracycline/bioxon and plaqunal, most of the symptoms subsided.
However with an increase of stress in my life I had a reoccurrence of some of the symptoms (itchiness, leg pain/stiffness and testicular pain) and was put back on the tetracycline...
has anybody had the same type of reemergence of symptoms due to an increase of stress?
Posted by johnlyme1 (Member # 7343) on :
Testicular and prostate pain was the start of my relapse. Many of the infections like to hide out in these areas. I know of 3 other men in lyme treatment who are currently having problems in these areas.
What has helped me and the 3 men that I know, was ABX that hit co-infections and penitrate the prostate gland. Doxy, omnicef seemed to do the most good for us.
Some of the other ABX that are used for prostate infections will penitrate the prostate but if they don't cover erhlichia, Bart, ricketssia or lyme you might not get lasting results.
It has taken me about 5 months to get my prostate clear. What misery you can go through if the prostate gets hit by any of these.
You also stated sore foot issues - I would also take a look at bart.
Just my 2 cents worth
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
welcome! i'll send you a private message, PM, with my newbie links/advise. half way back in there is a long list of around 125-150 symptoms ... check that out good ok.
before you post, go to SUPPORT GROUP BY STATE,
CALL the nearest support group leader for advise for a LLMD near you.
do NOT email; many are too sick to reply! ****************************************
if you are needing a LLMD, lyme literate md, post in SEEKING DR. FORUM.
nice informatve history on you; thanks for using paragraphs vs. solid blocks of text that we neuro lymies can't read/comprehend. i'll send you the pm newbie stuff now before i forget! Posted by northstar (Member # 7911) on :
has anybody had the same type of reemergence of symptoms due to an increase of stress?
Yes. Xmas, 2005, bells palsy and eye pressure/photosensitivity returned after trying to cook huge dinner. I was off abx and doing naturopathic at the time. Back on abx now (intermittently), and got through the holidays fine, except for that bad cold that was going around.
Others will come in to validate your experience. Childbirth, car wrecks, marital and life circumstance problems, etc. We try to destress, but sometimes there are uncontrollable outside events.
Northstar
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
quote: has anybody had the same type of reemergence of symptoms due to an increase of stress?
Unfortunately that is a common scenario with lyme and co-infections. Stress depresses the immune system and allows the infection to reemerge and gain strength. Means you didn't really get rid of the original infection. Sorry that you are having to deal with this again. Many here are in the same situation.
Your best bet is to find a good LLMD (lyme literate medical doctor) by going to the seeking doctors section here at lymenet, find a highly recommended, ILADS doctor and get back on treatment. Make sure they test/treat for co-infections. www.ilads.org/
Learn all that you can so that you can regain your health. Terry
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Lyme Disease Symptoms List 1. Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills, or flushing 2. Unexplained weight change--loss or gain 3. Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina 4. Unexplained hair loss 5. Swollen glands: list areas____ 6. Sore throat 7. Testicular pain/pelvic pain 8. Unexplained menstrual irregularity 9. Unexplained milk production: breast pain 10.Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction 11.Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido 12.Upset stomach 13.Change in bowel function-constipation, diarrhea 14.Chest pain or rib soreness 15.Shortness of breath, cough 16.Heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block 17.Any history of a heart murmur or valve prolapse? 18.Joint pain or swelling: list joints_____________ 19.Stiffness of the joints, neck, or back 20.Muscle pain or cramps 21.Twitching of the face or other muscles 22.Headache 23.Neck creeks and cracks, neck stiffness, neck pain 24.Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations, shooting pains 25.Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy) 26.Eyes/Vision: double, blurry, increased floaters, light sensitivity 27.Ears/Hearing: buzzing, ringing, ear pain, sound sensitivity 28.lncreased motion sickness, vertigo, poor balance 29.Lightheadedness, wooziness 30.Tremor 31.Confusion, difficulty in thinking 32.Diffculty with concentration, reading 33.Forgetfuiness, poor short term memory 34.Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places 35.Difficulty with speech or writing 36.Mood swings, irritability, depression 37.Disturbed sleep-too much, too little, early awakening 38.Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol
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