janice victorov
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Hi all haven't posted in a while. I have had a major turn towards getting well.
It's been a tough journey but almost done. I have changed llmds thanks to great advice from TF.
In a nutshell, be your own advocate, follow drs. orders, take the meds, supp, and sleep.
At this point almost 99% daily with lingering symptoms such as a sore knee. Even that comes and goes.
My new llmd is quite through and insists on me getting blood work monthly. She was surpised to see that I wasn't having this done all along. Also if on zith,,,need to have an ekg done because it messes with heart rhythm etc.
I never thought i would get to this point after being so miserable for over a year or so.
Even fiance has said you seem to be getting back to yourself.
Like TF has said here many times,,the key is the doctor.
Have faith because it's so tough to go through this. I know because been there. I even recognize myself in the mirror again. Another thing to remember is that this is a marathon and not a sprint. The slow and steady wins the race.
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Congratulations. Hope the newbies read your post.
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seekhelp
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Who is your new LLMD? If it's Dr. S, it seems like that man cures all he touches.
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quote:Originally posted by seekhelp: [QB] Who is your new LLMD? If it's Dr. S, it seems like that man cures all he touches.
Seek... Did you mean OLD LLMD?
Janice said, "My new llmd is quite through and insists on me getting blood work monthly. She..."
I'm SO GLAD to hear that you are finally getting well!! And I'm thrilled that you changed drs !!
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janice victorov
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I'm getting there. I'm sure to have some bumps but compared to last year,,,100% improvement.
Also, being positive really helps.
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Tammy N.
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Great news!!! Congrats. Keep at it.
Be well, Tammy
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kidsgotlyme
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So good to hear there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Hope you continue to get better and better.
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Awesome!!! what was the antibiotic combination and supplements that got you better? are you completely off meds now? ))
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Awesome!!! what was the antibiotic combination and supplements that got you better? are you completely off meds now? ))
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janice victorov
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I'm still treating but having many days without symptoms. Still treating of course until symptom free two months plus. Current llmd believes in treating through winter.
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Thanks for posting good news. It gives me ( a relative newbie) a glimmer of hope.
SO HAPPY TO hear you are doing well!
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Happy for your recovery.
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karenl
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Congratulations and many thanks to TF. She also helped me, but I am not yet feeling great but better.
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RZR
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Janice,
So glad to hear....great news! I knew you would get there.
I also recently switched from our old LLMD and very happy with my new doctor.
Take care, Jennie
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momlyme
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quote:Originally posted by janice victorov:
Have faith because it's so tough to go through this. I know because been there. I even recognize myself in the mirror again. Another thing to remember is that this is a marathon and not a sprint. The slow and steady wins the race.
Thanks Janice. Great post. Really lifted me up when I needed it. I am sooooo happy for you!! Gives me hope!
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I'm so happy for you!!
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lyme in Putnam
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God bless, I'm not super religious, but I hope he keeps you on the upswing. It's so disheartening to miss life at all. Good luck.
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17hens
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Janice, this news just made my day!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!
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