I don't know what I did differenty than all the other days since this started, but it was a totally shake free day.
It was...soooo nice.
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
OK !!!! May you have many, many more.
This is the way lyme symptoms leave. First you have one pretty good day, then you have another. Pretty soon, you are having more and more good days. Then, eventually, you have a number of good days in a row. Then, you are on your way!! (Until the next medication change and herx. Then, you go through the whole routine again.)
Posted by Jordana (Member # 45305) on :
Thanks TF. One thing I did do yesterday was nap, which I do sometimes but not always.
I also bought resistance bands to do "weight training" a little bit every other day.
I still have tons of symptoms but I was just gliding around yesterday, checking. Shake? Nope. and then nope. And then...nope...wow!
I'm sure it will come back but it's good to know that it *can* stop.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
That's pretty awesome!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Got rid of some toxins. Good for you!
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
Just want to point out what Burrascano says about using resistance bands when you are first beginning your exercise routine:
"Increase mobility, tone and strength while protecting damaged and weakened joints, tendons, and ligaments, and teach these techniques to the patient. Use minimal resistance but a lot of repetitions in any exercises prescribed. At the start of the exercise program, especially if the patient is weak, avoid free weights, bands and large exercise balls, and favor machines (especially hydraulics) that can guide limbs through a prescribed arc; free weights, etc. can risk hyperextension and uncontrolled movements that may cause or add to injuries. Transition the patient slowly to the gym-based program outlined below. Note -- aerobics are not permitted." (page 32)
So, look out for joint problems and if you already have them, stop using the bands for now.
Posted by makaka (Member # 48051) on :
At what point do you do weights/bands/?
I have tried several times and end up with extreme pain all over.for several days.
Posted by bluelyme (Member # 47170) on :
Yay no shakes...are you on chinese cats claw
Posted by Jordana (Member # 45305) on :
No, I'm not, regularly. I have to pulse a lot of these herbs because of tindamax/alcohol.
Yesterday was good too, no shakes!
But I woke up with the bubbling feeling from the top of my spine and all the way down. I really think - I mean convinced -- it's babesia.
Posted by Jordana (Member # 45305) on :
Thanks TF. I can't get to a gym; I really can't even get to the store. I'll be careful with the bands and use the lowest resistance.
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
makaka, you can start out with weight machines and use very light weight and lots of repetition.
Once you know that your joints can handle it, then you could use free weights and bands.
At first, you may need 5-7 days to recover. But, continue to pursue the weightlifting. The goal is to do one continuous hour of weightlifting every other day.
Take a nap after the weightlifting. I did it in the evening and then within an hour I wanted to go to sleep.
Read pages 31-32 very carefully. Read it over a few times and underline the important stuff.
You will NEVER get over lyme disease without doing the 1 hour of weightlifting (or pilates) every other day. This particular type of exercise boosts your immune system so that you don't get lyme back again when you stop treatment.