I am 26 and living in Portland, Oregon, and am searching for a LLMD in either Oregon or Washington (I would not mind traveling to Seattle or further).
I recently moved to the NW 6 months ago from the East Coast where I believe I was exposed.
I have been trying to find answers for a "mystery" illness that has left me as less than myself since the first strange symptoms appeared 7 months ago.
This weekend, my facial muscles on the left side stopped working mostly, and with some guidance as to the possible cause of the Bell's Palsy, found that the symptom descriptions and stories online fit with those of Lyme Disease almost perfectly.
I have ever-persistent extreme fatigue in addition to monthly flares of sore throat, fever, swelling in my lymph nodes, and unexplained shifting areas of skin pain - all unexplainable by multiple doctors.
Also, I have gradually worsening anxiety and ability to concentrate.
There are other symptoms as well, but I'll try to keep this as short as possible.
I went to my GP today who basically laughed at me, but agreed to start with one of the tests. I hope to find a knowledgeable Dr. before I need to see my GP again.
I was prescribed steroids for the Bell's Palsy, but will hold off on taking them until I can check in with a LLMD.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
Posted by Derek B. (Member # 29752) on :
Dude sounds like Lyme go to Seeking a Doctor discussion to find one in the meantime good call on no roids. check this out www.lymediseaseresource.com/BurrGuide2008.pdf no alcohol, watch your stress and sugar intake. I got bit in the Northwoods of WI and seeing an LLMD for first time on THUR. God Bless ya bro! Start studying! Seek out Under our Skin and Under the Eight Ball documentaries.
Posted by Derek B. (Member # 29752) on :
Dude, their is many possible co-infections as well
Posted by LymeMom Kellye (Member # 24807) on :
Sent you a PM. The little blinking envelope above your name.
Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :
Just PM'd you... Take care,
Posted by littlebit27 (Member # 24477) on :
Sending you a PM.
Posted by searching4truth (Member # 28481) on :
Sent you a PM. A word of caution with the steroids, I too was given them before I had Lyme diagnosis. They almost killed me. Steroids are like putting gasoline on a fire with Lyme disease. I still have not recovered from the steroids. Get in with a LLMD before you take the steroids!!