hello I am 26 years old, I am seeking information on doctors in PA.
I found out yesterday that I tested positive for lyme disease via blood test, as my family doctor so rudely mailed me my results along with a prescription (doxcycline.) but no phone call or information.
I have been experiencing the folloing symptoms of the past 6months to a year:
severe headache depression frequent mood changes diarrhea/constipation weekly it varies pain at the base of my neck/constant cracking inability to concentrate (recent) light sensitivity (recent) numbness in pinkie fingers (recent) joint pain in left knee (recent) fatigue inability to focus on faces or objects motion sickness/floating feeling jaw tightness and cracking seeing spots/specs/dark circles floating severe muscle pain
I really hope you can help I'm so tired of feeling this way it is interfering with my job and life in general.
I am terrified, angry, frustrated, and most of all depressed.
Posted by brooke (Member # 16606) on :
I sent you a private message.
Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
Hi - you can also post in Medical Questions and/or General Support to discuss everything. We will all respond to your questions, feelings, etc. At least you're on your way now to beginning some treatment. There's a lot to learn about how to treat.
Posted by Siciliano (Member # 15920) on :
Hi, lymeconfusion and WELCOME to our lyme site. We're glad you came to us for help.
I have sent you a private message (pm) also.
Also, check out our great "Medical Questions" forum where you can ask all the questions you might have and our wonderful, knowledgeable members will answer them. Just read some of the threads and you'll see just how informative they are! Posted by dj (Member # 20969) on :
lymeconfusion,
this is a great site!! such supportive people and everyone is very helpful. I would have never known what to do without this website.
as people will tell you here, go find yourself a good llmd right away! the quicker you start the right treatment the better. my reg doc gave me prednisone which is the worst thing i could have taken. then i got worse and found a llmd.
i've been on the road to recovery for over 4 years but slowly getting better.
I thank God for every day that he blesses me with.
Keep the faith - you can get better!
Posted by lv2bcrzy (Member # 26300) on :
Hello l.c. I am 27 and I have similar simptoms and am in VA. Has anyone given you any good information via e-mail yet?
Thanks, lv2bcrzy
Posted by lv2bcrzy (Member # 26300) on :
P.S. I am also sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I know it is hard and scary. Hopefully this can help us both out. Posted by pmerv (Member # 1504) on :
The moderator is with LDA of SE PA. It's a very good group.
Posted by Blackbird (Member # 23679) on :
This is a good site, lymeconfusion. I was very scared when I first got diagnosed and realized I had a serious illness that it would be a struggle to deal with. 2 years in, and I'm significantly better, though I still have a ways to go. Basically, though, I now know that it can be dealt with. People will help me - let yourself trust them and the great lyme docs who are out there. Keep your hope alive - there's reason to hope!
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