I got sick last summer after a tick bite. My symtpoms came on strong and quick. Ironically, around the same time my son was 4.5 at the time started stuttering.
I thought this was odd because he had been speaking fluently for years. He repeats the end of his words which is apparently neurological.
This fall, he developed a chronic cough and was diagnosed with asthma.
He seems to feel fine (now he's almost 5.5) other than these two symptoms. Moms, did your kids have either of these symptoms?
I don't believe their are any child llmds near TX, so I don't even know where I would get him tested.
I would think he would be much "more sick" if he had lyme.
I would love any input or advice!
Posted by hshbmom (Member # 9478) on :
chronic cough p. 15 dry cough, non-productive cough
asthma no listings
STUTTERING
1. Lyme Disease & Cognitive Impairments by Dr. Robert Bransfield listed near the bottom of "Processing" http://www.canlyme.com/cog.html
Search for other symptoms in this file with the "find" option at the top right of the document.
The medical term for stuttering is "dysfluency"
This file is organized by body systems. You can look at the various symptoms associated with different body systems.
TxGirl, I think you could be correct in your suspicion.
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
Usually stuttering occurs on the beginning of words and not the ending.
I would have my child tested for Lyme and also have my child screened
By a Speech Therapist in the local Child search via the Public School system.
Some children go through normal dysfluency around ages 3-5....boys are sometimes later.
Try not to appear worried, name it (like saying the word stutter in front of your child).
I always tell my little people I work with that I am really interested
In what they are saying, but to think about what they want to say,
Take a deep breath and then say it.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by glm1111 (Member # 16556) on :
I had severe asthma for yrs. When I treated for parasites it went away completely. Kids can be vulnerable to parasites/worms, especially if they are around any pets.
Something else you can do is to use a dry salt inhaler. You breathe air in over salt crystals, which picks up salt ions. This reduces inflammation in the lungs and kills bacteria.
Several people at LymeNet who tried it had good results with asthma and bronchitis. I bought this model, but shipping took several weeks, as it's from the United Kingdom. Later I found out that you can order salt inhalers from vendors on eBay, and get them in a couple days.
Hope this helps. Carol
Posted by littlebit27 (Member # 24477) on :
So let me make sure I understand this correctly? Asthma can develop FROM Lyme, essentially because of lack of magnesium? And the dry cough and shortness of breath can be THOUGHT to be asthma when in fact it is Lyme related?
Only asking because I myself was diagnosed with asthma at age 7, not previous issues until 7 years of age. By 10 or 11 it was gone, didn't effect me much, and didn't start having problems again until early 2004 when I had an asthma attack.
To the Original poster, if it were my child and I had ANY doubt or concern about Lyme I would take them to whomever I needed to in order to get them evaluated and tested. I don't ever want them to experience this disease like I am now.
Posted by txgirl09 (Member # 21612) on :
Thanks everyone.
I know, I have been through a lot, and do not want my son to experience what I have.
I also do not want to over-analyze everything and he appears so healthy other than his stuttering and asthma.
I think I will get him tested.
Posted by txgirl09 (Member # 21612) on :
Geneal, I did have him evaluated at the school last week. The therapist said he does have a mild stutter, but it appears to be neurological since its at the end of his words.
She's not sure he will qualify for speech therapy at the school. I will get the final assessment in another week or so.