I also posted this in the Seeking Doctor section, so sorry if you have read it already.
Here is my background.
I work part time as a taxidermist, and know I have been bitten 2 times in the past year. There is an almost daily exposure to ticks at certain times of the year.
I began to ache a few months ago and told my wife that I thought I may have Lyme.
I could sleep all day, most days, if given the chance.
Recently (in the past month) I have been experiencing palpitations, which lead to cardiac tests, showing a partial left bundle branch block.
The cardiologist does not feel that there is anything serious with the heart.
I have a terrible time concentrating and lose my train of thought very easily. I experienced one mild tremor, almost like a brain vibration.
I have had chest pains, a stiff neck almost daily, ringing in my ears, and a mild pressure headache.
I fell like my eyes are open wider than normal as well. My wife says bad breath has become an issue.
Most of the symptoms are not everyday, and have not been extreme(i.e. joint pain, headaches)but are persistant when they occur.
I am nearing the end of my rope, the Drs. are so focused on the palps and lbbb that I feel things are being overlooked.
Thank you all.
[ 28. March 2008, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: Aguita9 ]
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
It certainly matches Lyme symptoms.
There is a pretty comprehensive Lyme symptom list at Canlyme.
Go through it and mark every symptom you have.
When I did (part of my search to find what was wrong with me),
I had marked 54 out of 75 symptoms.
Hang in there. Glad you posted in Seeking Doctors as you need a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Sounds like it to me!
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
Posted by hcconn22 (Member # 5263) on :
Yes, you are describing what most people would call very strong clinical symptoms of lyme and or co-infections such as Babesia and Bartonolla.
Dont be in lyme denial like I was for years. I always had an explanation of why I did not feel well. Get tested, at a qualified lab and get a good doctor that knows how to dx and treat lyme.
PS I had similar symptoms 10 years ago after bite, given 2 weeks of doxycy, now 10- years later i'm still sick and finally getting proper medical treatment.