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Posted by Klymer (Member # 38722) on :

One of my biggest syptoms is sensitivity in my scalp. It will feel itchy. Then I will scratch and it starts to burn. It is very eerie. Does anyone else have or had these symptoms? What helped?

Posted by Messa (Member # 38065) on :

I have this. Mine doesn't just itch. It feels sore too. Sorry Im still trying to figure this out myself.

Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :

Yes, I had that something awful when just before I started treatment. I would scratch so hard trying to get rid of the itch that I would get sores.

Also just touching my scalp hurt.

After a few months it just stopped. It is a creepy crawling feeling.

I am assuming the abx stopped it.

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Yes. The skin is a major organ of detoxification for the body. Be sure your Liver Support is adequate so you don't overwhelm other systems.

Also be sure to have the very cleanest shampoo possible, free of petroleum ingredients and free of dyes, scents (other than from real mint or actual lemon) etc.

Avalon Organics has some good shampoos.

Candida can also show up in the scalp. Be sure your anti-candida measures are adequate.

And, all kinds of skin irriation can come from various infections and also from some Rx reactions.

You might seek out a LL ND for better suggestions. I know this can be very serious problem and you need a profesional's advice for what can soothe the skin.

A CALENDULA tea or non-oil based gel may be helpful.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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CALENDULA gel that is not oily - it won't bring you fashion sense but it can be soothing. Of course, protect your furniture and bed linens:

http://www.vitacost.com/boericke-tafel-califlora-calendula-gel

Boericke & Tafel Califlora� Calendula Gel

Many health markets carry this, as well as many web vendors.

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http://altmedicine.about.com/od/completeazindex/a/calendula.htm

Benefits of Calendula

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=calendula%20officinalis

PubMed Search:

Calendula officinalis - 240 abstracts

One of those:
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22315631

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:375671.

Epub 2012 Jan 24.

Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Animal Models of Calendula officinalis L. Growing in Brazil.

Excerpt:

. . . This experimental study revealed that C. officinalis presented

anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities as well as angiogenic and fibroplastic properties acting in a positive way on the inflammatory and proliferative phases of the healing process.
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Avalon Baby Protective A, D & E Ointment, 3.5 fl
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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

could be yeast .. That is one of my signals!

Candida Diet and Elimination:
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/021412.html

Another Candida Diet list:
http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoavoid.htm

Symptoms of Candida:
http://www.thecandidadiet.com/candidasymptoms.htm

Systemic Yeast and its Importance in Remission:
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/104860#000000

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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In addition to other direct treatment, to help calm die-off reactions, whether due to candida or from lyme (or other infections):

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=030792;p=0

LIVER & KIDNEY SUPPORT & and several HERXHEIMER support links, too.

Particularly helpful for skin reactions:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=031228;p=0

STINGING NETTLE - Links set
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Posted by Holly Beth (Member # 39193) on :

I have the same scalp issues. My scalp itches and hurts. I also have have lots of hair loss.

Posted by desertwind (Member # 25256) on :

Yes!!!!!One of my worst issues. After years of treatment it got better after treating parasites.

Keeping ahead of yeast also helps as does gluten free.

Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :

Yep and yelp. I scratch like an old dog. Also get bits of grit and sand stuff. I take biotin for hair loss.

Posted by Haley (Member # 22008) on :

Yes!!!!!!! I have been trying to figure this out for a while. It's mostly pain and crawling sensation, no itching.

Some meds and anti-parsitics help it, but it always comes back.

I know that when this symptom is gone all of my other symptoms will be gone. I just know that intuitively.

I've even tried topical Ivermectin.

Posted by canadianmama (Member # 36298) on :

I don't have lyme, but I do get itchy scalp, crawly feeling, hair loss, flaky scalp.

It goes away with parasite treatment. When ever I stop parasite treatment it comes back. Got to keep on the parasite I guess.