Went on the 2 week 'doxy cure' that we stretched to 3 weeks.
Did fine while on the doxy......but.... took a HUGE nosedive since.
The bart rash came back, alot of memory issues, brain fog,joint pain, exhaustion, GI ...
We took a gamble when he got bit knowing we would not be able to get him into see an LLMD.
We were hoping that the after the doxy, he wouldn't get worse.
Now he is worse than before.
I do not know how he makes it to work everyday. In all seriousness.
It seems like every time we try to get ahead or anything lately we try to do and it just keeps getting worse.
Our health [especially my husband's right now]
Our finances would be better but husband forgets to write things down and finally came to terms with that.
Our house....we haven't been in it long enough to make anything off a sale.
Found out we have to finish the remodeling job rather quickly due to getting another inspection for the refinance.
That would not be so bad before except the Lyme is kicking our tails right now.
The next few weeks are going to be very tough.
He usually handles the major house stuff, but right now its up to me. He just doesn't have the energy anymore.
I have never seen him like this and this is getting scary to me.
*Edited to add....
Ok, I don't want to sound whiny or selfish......
Husband has never said I can't and right now its up to me to paint the interior of the house, put up a fence and move a bunch of furniture....before Tuesday.
OOPS!....I didn't realize I posted this in medical.
Thanks, ks mom
Posted by Cobweb (Member # 10053) on :
Why couldn't you get him to see an LLMD?
distance? finances?
Feeling as sick as he does-what's his attitude about going to an LLMD, now?
I did pray- and God said "Get thee to an LLMD".
Take care, Carol
Posted by ks mom (Member # 11626) on :
At the moment, its finances.
We had an appointment set up with Dr C but had to cancel at the last minute.
April and May hit us hard in the wallet.
I am rescheduling it for hopefully late August.
By then, we should be OK for at least him to get the orals.
It just seems everything hit us at once.
Thanks for the prayers!
ks mom
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
ks, so sorry things are the pits right now for you both, and his especially going downhill fast.
can't your regular md give him more antibiotics w/refills for now?? that would help to keep them in him to start killing the chetes in him.
do you have close family, friends, neighbors, church family who have said before, "let me know what we can do to help you?"
it's COLLECTION time ... contact them and tell them you do need their services on these 3 things; can they help you and it NEEDS TO BE DONE BY TUES. INSPECTION!
for you to handle the bills completely so you know where you are. hubby handled for 2 decades until his parkinson's tremors were so severe neither of us could read his writing.
so i took over tooking it; couldn't get our checkbook balanced until 4 months ago; working well now!!
you/hubby are in my thoughts, prayers, and good wishes that you will take the initiative and call these folks to help you.
how about KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL TEENAGERS?
Posted by LisaS (Member # 10581) on :
Prayers from Wiosconsin giong out to you!
Posted by ks mom (Member # 11626) on :
I only have a couple minutes, but wanted to thank you for the prayers!
Betty....Not used to getting [or asking] for help. Thanks for the reminder to ask for it
Neighbor will be helping out tomorrow!
As far as local ducks....
He had to politely threaten just to get the 2 weeks worth [that was WITH the rash]
The ducks only treat according to the PDR. They tote the party line and REFUSE to even consider thinking outside the box.
I will breath alot easier when the house stuff is done and over.
The appraisal is Tuesday and if all goes well from that, we sign on the dotted the following week.
I am also praying that nothing changes for Doc C.
In the meantime, I got the Healing Lyme book and from everything I have read so far ...its in line with the 'green diet' we were on before.
Our son is doing better with the sleep issues and since I got him back on the probiotics...his stomach pain is doing much better.
I HATE having to choose, but right now since husband is the sole wage earner...we need to get him in the Dr. first.
Well, I gotta get back to work.
I will try to get back on here to update.
Thanks again! ks mom
Posted by mrsdizzy (Member # 11690) on :
prayers going out to you both from Florida! I'm sorry I can't type more, I'm too ill!
Posted by Cobweb (Member # 10053) on :
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Posted by ks mom (Member # 11626) on :
Mrsdizzy, Thanks for the prayers and I hope your days will be better as well
I'm not sure if anyone else goes through this, but I have noticed that hot/humid days seem to make the tiredness/brain fog worse.
I've got a little more to do before I head to bed. Lots of questions that I think I'll have to ask later when my brain isn't fading fast.
Thanks for being here and thanks Cobweb for bringing this up
ks mom
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
My prayers to you and your family.
Hang in there and may God bless you all.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
Ks Mom. prayers to you and yours for a speedy improvement to your situation.
ANY chance YOU can find even a 'part-time' job or two to help out here??? Seems wally-world always needs cashiers or stockers. Or their are LOTS of other places like that.
Are YOU professionally trained??? Experience in any field??
Whats your husbands field of employment?? Is there easier jobs THERE where he can go and work inside?? Out of the heat and humidity?? Is there any accomodations that might help HIS workplace??
Is your husbands employer 'aware' of his illness??? Or better off NOT knowing??? Sometimes they will make up the darnest excuses to rid themselves of a sick person,so dont push it unless a clear reason to do so!! Was he BIT at work or play or home??? If at work,,,is that considered workmans comp???
Sorry for all the questions, just throwing out food for thought here!!!being--just don--
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