Admittedly, I've had two western blot tests that came up negative, but I've had neuro symptoms for the past year and a half. I've had surgery, and been treated for several issues individually without doctors looking a the whole picture. I've been told its stress, depression, anxiety . . . right. I am a successful professional who was always a great public speaker and a networker. Top of my class in law school to barely able to conduct a conversation.
I've had MRI's, CT's, lumbar punctures. . . . yet, no one will just TRY a round of antibiotics. Done every test under the sun and x-ray possible.
Sick of seeing internists, neurologists, and getting the run around from my GP. I've paid these people tens of thousands of dollars with no relief. I NEED a DR who can think outside of the box.
So happy I found this site. Symptoms fall right in with Lyme. Tons of back, neck and facial pain. Sleep constantly, blurred vision, terrible headaches, numbness and tingling, joint pain and the neuro side.
Any help, or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
info sent
PS.... You need a western blot through Igenex Lab in CA. You'll have a totally different picture of what's wrong then.
If you can't get in to an LLMD within the next few weeks, order the test kit and see if your GP will draw the blood.
Do it early in the week so the blood does not sit around in the post office all weekend.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
thanks for the great health history you wrote up!
check your profile for names i'm sending you also!
Welcome; i'm so glad you found us!! You've come to the right place for education and support!
Fyi: we have over 1000 viewers daily; 200 - 400 posting/replying; so specific titles get our time/replies. non-specific ones, i sob, scroll on by!
Also, please be very specific in the subject line what you will be discussing so more people will be able to assist you.
Dr. Burrascano's most recent "Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses" @ http://www.ilads.org/burrascano_0905.html suggests that you discuss with your doctor continuing treatment until you are symptom free for 2 months.
please see BettyG's newbie package info on the link below; click on link at bottom of my package. Check it out as time permits for you! @ http://tinyurl.com/58eyou Posted by legaleagle (Member # 17361) on :
Thanks so much!!
I really appreciate it -- will post a more in-depth medical history because I would love to hear if my symptoms make sense for Lyme.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
eagle,
if you will have a MEDICAL QUESTION, please post your next one starting NEW POST in medical forum.
more folks use that since the 4 other forums on here.