Just wondering if people think this is a typical lyme symtom. I am supposedly negative for bartonella.
Posted by hadlyme (Member # 6364) on :
I've had my feet be in pain every now and then.
I know because of my lyme and co-inf it has hurt my nerve endings a bit. I will get the hurting feet if I'm low in magnisium or B12.
I try to take care of my nerve endings and it does get better.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
sluggish lymphatic system or bartonella
Posted by mattnapa (Member # 26414) on :
sixgoofykids- Is the Igenex bartonella test considered definitive? I have heard of the lymphatic drainage specialists. Anythin else about treating lymphatic issues other tha good general body chemistry?
Thanks Matt
Posted by Beachinit (Member # 21040) on :
I do not think Igenex does a Bartonella species test, at least I did not see one on their Lab Request / Order Sheet. I think I heard that Clongen does do a Bart species test. This tests for many different types of Bartonella and not just quintana/ henselae.
Posted by Remember to Smile (Member # 25481) on :
Dear Matt, Please bear in mind that the diagnosis for Bartonella is primarily a clinical one done by a successful, experienced LLMD.
This month I read that Bartonella is a more widespread problem in Calif now than Borellia spp., so keep that in mind, too...
With your smoking and poor diet, there may be multiple issues at play in addition to LD & co's.
You could describe your foot pains in more detail to give more experienced members a clearer perspective...
imho, i sense you'll want to focus on healthcare basics, like NO SMOKING and an excellent GF Candida control diet with lots of raw, organic veggies and lean, quality protein. You will likely have lots of detox to do.
All best wishes to you. It will be worth the struggle to change habits because you'll feel WAY better! Smile
Posted by blinkie (Member # 14470) on :
I had foot pain that did not go away with aggresive bart treatment (3 months IV levaquin and rifampin) . It feels like I've been standing on them too long after only an hour. Like there is no padding on the bottom.
I recently did malaria treatment and that symptom is gone.
Posted by Deb133 (Member # 18544) on :
LLMD told us it could be lyme or bart.
Posted by allieann (Member # 27491) on :
My son started with the foot pain over a year ago and we have been told that it is from "bartonella".
Posted by farraday (Member # 21494) on :
I went through a phase where walking to the bathroom in the morning was a dreaded experience! Pain decreased as day wore on.
Now I occasionally have pain in feet and hands. I have not been tested for Bartonella, but doc did say I had Babesia.
I was sent to a lymphedema specialist to treat the swelling in my legs and ankles...and most parts of my body. We learned how to wrap my legs foot to groin in elastic bandages overnight.
Swelling much decreased by morning. Helped foot pain. I got an elastic bandage made especially for my hand and that helps a lot, too. We also use a large ball for me to elevate my feet and legs on it.