hshbmom
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Hello folks,
My typing skills have taken a nosedive since I was bit by a tick on June 22. I developed a rash soon after the bite.
Also, I can't believe the spelling errors that I missed in several messages I've sent or posted. I always proof read my messages.
I assume these are very mild neuro symptoms. Are they reversible?
Thanks for your time, Nancy
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Andie333
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Nancy,
Professionally, I'm a writer, and I've been shocked by the hit by writing and my typing have taken since becoming sick.
I confuse words I've never confused before -- sometimes typing eye when I mean I. At other times typing completely indecipherable words.
What's disturbing to me is that, on rereading, I'm only able to catch them after I've gotten some distance from what I've written. I'm always having to go back through letters and posts to correct things.
I;ve been on abx for about a year. This has gotten better, but I'm still having some effects. As far as other neuro symptoms I've had: the stuttering I developed after starting antibiotics has completely gone. My short-term memory is still compromised, and while my thinking overall is clearer, I still have difficulty processing a series of things.
For me, it's been maddening, so I really understand!
Andie
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I have the same as you and pretty much the same as Andie. I have seen some improvement but after a year+ of tx, they are still there. Typos, can't find words, can't remember names, mix up words. I was tested for ssi and results were impairments in short term memory working memory auditory memory
strengths were still in
conceptual verbal thinking
So this is like adjusting to a learning disability.
I don't know yet if tx will improve these.
It was quite depressing when I realized how bad these were. I am an intellectual and an avid reader.
My neurocognitive problems like this got WORSE during treatment, so that is a hopeful sign. (bcs I think it is subacute inflammation of brain tissue due to herx / die off)
It has always been strange to me why the inflammation is so specific, and has specific symptoms . . . implying that spirochetes/die-off/inflammation happens in the same places in our brains.
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hi most of my neuro sysptoms have improved with treatment, and my typing and writing skills have definitely improved.
The most important thing is getting appropriate treament for your infection. Since you have recently been bitten and if you are not flairing a previous domint case of lyme, you can hope for a full recovery with appropriate treatment.
I wish you well!
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I understand perfectly what you're going thru. I also get a lot of neuro symptoms and they sure do a job on your communication and cognitive skills. I had lots of problems speaking, writing, reading, processing information, and concentrating. At least things have gotten better and have been able to more productive at work. Being an aerospace engineer, having these symptoms does not help.
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