I have been suffering from Lyme disease for about 15 years. I was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago... Because of how advanced my disease is, I need to know what course of action I should take. I currently suffer nervous damage, vertigo, wet macular degeneration, and extreme fatigue. Can this be reversed with appropriate treatment even after so many years? I have read many positive feedback about homeopathic treatment... or should I look for conventional treatment? I do not know where to start. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Infected in Miami, FL 1995 Diagnosed in Portland, OR 2010
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Posted by sclymie (Member # 23461) on :
Conventional treatment does not seem very effective. It has not worked for me.It appears that herbs are more effective. Spiro has helped me. I have heard very good things about teasel root, but make sure that the dose is high enough. I don't think a couple of drops do the trick. I have heard one tablespoon three times a day.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- I don't think you'd stand a chance with homeopathy alone. It just doesn't have that kind of capacity. Although, it's good to have the homeopathic, LEDUM, with you anytime you are out of doors and good to take immediately if a bite is noticed.
You'll need a much more integrated protocol, though. Homeopathy is not the same as naturopathic medicine (with herbs and nutritional supplements) -- although some naturopathic doctors are trained in homeopathy and use it for symptom relief but not usually to address stealth infections, themselves.
Very sadly, there are no LLMDs in Oregon. The Oregon Medical Board (with heavy warnings from IDSA) wants it that way. But, there are still other avenues.
And, one good thing is that there are a couple ILADS-educated LL NDs (naturopathic doctors). Most patients travel out of state if they need a LLMD, to the Seattle area or to California.
In addition to the yahoo site above from pmerv, here's the link to the support system. Please contact them. They are very active, even in the absence of LLMDs in the state.