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I don't think its the abx causing it. Probably inflammation from the die-off. Flagyl can cause huge die-off (cyst buster) or, like dogs andcats said, lyme loves the joints. Detox, detox, detox!!
Feel better!!
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My doctor is 3 hours away, so I don't see him very often, but I did ask him the last time I saw him 6 weeks ago, & he said he thought it may be an old hiking/trail running injury. The thing is, I'm not that old & it never gets better & seems to have gotten worse on my ABX.
Supposedly, I don't have Bart nor Babesia (according to my IGeneX tests). I do have 7 positive IgM Lyme bands & 2 positive IgG Lyme bands, & a positive PCR test for the Lyme DNA.
I'm thinking I have tons of toxins built up in me now, from shedding Lyme bacteria. My doctor only has me on ABX, so I'm going to see a Naturopath doctor in 2 weeks, to see what I can do to detox my body. Maybe I will try that Rife machine, too.
I do sleep on my left side, which is the hip that always hurts. I also need to get a Gaba test, to see if I have any Gaba left in me, since I really have not gotten any quality sleep since 1999 which is probably why my hip is deteriorating!
Thank You for your reply Dogsandcats
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You're right, I've done nothing to detox, after I've been taking all these ABX, so I've scheduled w/ a new doctor, a Naturopath, who is going to focus on that.
You're right about the inflammation, too. I probably did sort of injure my hip tendon from jogging on trails, and now it is all inflamed & won't heal cuz of the stupid Lyme!
I can't wait to see my new Naturopath in 2 weeks!!!!
Thank you so much for your helpful advice, imagine2
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Lyme frequently goes to the site of old injuries.
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Dogsandcats
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My hubby uses a pillow between the knees for hip pain. Doesn't solve it = but may help.
Are you able to soak in an Epsom bath?
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Carol in PA
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I slept much better when I began using a memory foam pad on the bed.
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I 2nd the memory foam. It really helped my hips even before I knew I had Lyme. A good massage therapist can really help loosen your hips. And rolling on a tennis ball can help too.
I do know one of the side effects of Doxy are muscle and joint flares.
I know it's controversial, but ambien changed my life. I haven't ever slept well. But with ambien I do. And my muscles feel so much better.
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Quinolones can cause tendon damage, but you aren't taking any.
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Arnica gel, which you can get at the health food store, is good for some relief.
It's not a cure-all but is effective for pain. It smells funny, but that dissipates after you rub it in.
A chiropractor told me that athletes use it for sore spots.
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