janice victorov
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Hi All, I'm new to this forum but not to lyme. I've been on meds about three months now. Doing somewhat ok like most here.
I've been dealing with some tendonitis in my hands. some days it's ok others really annoying like most lyme symptoms.
My question is that does it go away with treatment?
Does anyone have any recommendations on how to deal with it? Perhaps vitamins, herbs, natural ways.
I'm on enough meds and if I can, try not to add anymore to my collection.
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Keebler
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- I think it is best to see a LLMD to determine what exactly is going on with your tendons - or a LL P.T. - but only a LL professional will really understand this. A LL acupuncturist would be a great choice.
There are times when exercise can hurt joints and tendons if they have been damaged and need to rest. And there are other times when gentle exercise helps. But you need your LLMD to examine you and guide you.
Each person is different and it's impossible to know exactly what is going on with your joints and all the surrounding tissue.
Until you get to your doctor, you might experiment GENTLY with what works intuitively - gently - see how it feels with your hands in warm water or in a warm bath . . . gentle and for short periods of time, never too much.
I think it is NEVER a good idea to push through pain until you've first had your LL doctor or LL P.T. examine you.
I caused a lot of serious damage to my hands my pushing through and trying to play guitar, even after proper stretching, etc. There are times when muscle and tendon fibers need total rest - but with certain braces, etc and then very specific exercise.
Medical advice is really important to determine what is what. You might be fitted with custom-made braces or supports for sleeping or when you do certain tasks - in order to take the stress off of damaged tendons until they can heal.
Acupuncture has also been tremendously helpful for many here. Tai Chi or Chi Gong, too. That is gentle be very effective.
Certain nutrition, too, is vital for the tissues all around painful places. Be sure to check this list to have your nutritional needs covered:
This is included in Burrascano's Guidelines, but you may want to be able to refer to it separately, too:
Dr. Burrascano's Treatment Guidelines (2008) - 37 pages
Sections regarding self-care:
Go to page 27 for SUPPORTIVE THERAPY & the CERTAIN ABSOLUTE RULES
and also pages 31-32 for advice on a safe, non-aerobic exercise plan and physical rehabilitation.
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Curcumin helps decrease inflammation.
Gentle exercises: QiGong & Tai Chi & Yoga -
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janice victorov
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Keebler, thanks for all your valuable insight. I did see the doctor last week and mentioned to him about it. He said it should get better with treatment. I will read the links you sent me.
I'll try looking into the accupuncture. It might help, who knows. JKV
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Keebler
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- Janice,
Then I'm to assume gentle exercise would be okay. If you think wearing braces at night or at other times might be of help ask for a referral to a LL O.T. - occupational therapist to evaluate and design support measures for you.
An O.T. or a P.T. can also look at how you sit and hold your body. Especially when typing or using your hands, it is important to receive instruction in ERGONOMICS - how you hold and use your body. Adjusting even one aspect can save you tons of pain.
I cannot tell you how much night braces for my hands and feet helped - tremendously. Magnesium, Fish Oil, Curcumin, etc., too. It is important, though, to have braces or splints custom fitted. So many that I bought off the shelves made it much worse.
A LL PT could work with you and either/both acupuncture (as previously mentioned) or massage might help. For either, be sure to find someone who has experience with lyme patients.
Many a L.Ac.(acupuncturist) does not know about lyme. I've been to many of those. Ooops. Ask your LLMD for a referral or ask at your local support group.
If you go to someone who has not had a lyme patient before, ask them to read through this article a few times, thoroughly. They need to understand the unique nature of lyme.
Now, after reading that, you will likely be struck with the enormity of it all. Be sure to go back up to articles that tell you what can help. Yes, this is serious but after learning what is going on, I find I have to pull myself back over to the camp that says, "okay, and this is what can help."
You asked in your first post: " . . . My question is that does it go away with treatment? . . ."
Yes, many have seen improvement. It can take time and a lot of determination but, yes, with proper treatment, there is a good chance that you will greatly improve.
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