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For some reason, I thought that on my doctor's notes, it said start Zithromax, then a week later, take Rifampin (sp). Well, it's actually Levoquin I am going to be taking. I was wondering what to expect.
My husband left with his daughter the night before last while I was asleep and left our son. I'm here alone in a big house in pain, just wondering around crying. I packed up everything while I slept, no note, just called my mom at 3am and told her that I would probably call her hysterical when I woke up. That same night, I COMPLETELY redid our daugther's room. I was so proud of it. The next day would have been her birthday. I was beaming with pride. I had her party stuff on the table and she was going to be so surprised. I'm in shambles.
I guess I'm wondering what to expect from this Levaquin and the Rifampin combo - it won't make me sicker than I already am where I can't take care of my kid will it? I don't have any help any more. I'm in shambles.
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TerryK
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Oh dear Nessa! I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. It's terrible that he left without discussing it!!
Do you have a family member who can come and be there with you? Do you have a counselor that you can call?
Please consider seeing a counselor. It's good to have someone who can listen when you are going through something like this. Maybe you can get some advice on how to work it out with your husband?
The levaquin increased my pain quite a bit. Some people have problems with their tendons on levaquin. I've been on it for many months and the only thing I've noticed is more pain and the bart streaks have faded but still re-appear sometimes.
After months, I do have more energy but I'm doing a lot of other things too so it's hard to know what is helping.
Maybe you can wait to go on it for a short while? At least until you figure out what is going on.
Please stick around here. We'll be here to support you as best as we can. I wish we could be there to give you a big hug!
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Angelica
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Nessa it makes me really sad to hear you are having to go through all this right now and I am wishing you happier healthier days ahead.
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I'm really sorry...I can't imagine having to take care of a kid right now. If your parents are nearby see if they can help you with your son. I tried levaquin for co-infections (not bart) and couldn't tolerate it. It's a powerful drug but some people are helped by it if you can tolerate it.
All I can say is this disease is a real eye opener. Try to have faith that you will be ok. I believe we have a big part in determining this outcome. Don't listen to or surround yourself with people who are unsupportive. Most of the people who were in my life before this illness are long gone and my parents, possibly my doctor, think I'm not right... but I don't really care.
You have yourself and the support of people here. Try to stay positive, there is hope!!
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Oh Nessa...I'm so sorry. I've read bits and pieces about things you've posted in regards to your marriage and your husband. I have to say - and I hope you don't take this offensively - but he sounds like a completely unsupportive, self absorbed @#$hole.
The fact that he left in the middle of the night in such a cowardly manner doesn't say much either.
Do you know when I really turned a corner in my health? When my ex husband and I split up! When I didn't have him in my ear constantly telling me how useless and worthless I was.
I was finally able to focus on myself and true healing. I hope you'll turn this negative into a positive and try to look at it that way...
As far as your stepdaughter is concerned...I really don't know what to say about that...except that once again, I'm sorry. I know that you love her like your own, and I know that she loves you too.
As corny as it sounds, try to remember that every cloud has a silver lining, and that this too shall pass.
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Be aware of the side effects. Some are pretty horrific.
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i am so very sorry. i know the emotional strain will really impede any recovery your make.
my husband is bad, well, he's been pretty good lately, cross your fingers. but leaving while you're asleep, geez, girl, all i can say is, that's low...low.... you might be better off without him.
ok, levaquin did me in. my leg muscles got so sore i couldn't walk. i had to give it up. i just couldn't deal with the pain. that, and it made my liver enzymes so bonkers.
for some, it's a wonder drug, but for others it's a nightmare....
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