Hi, Im pretty sure I've had lyme for 10 yrs. I was tested then and it was neg. 3 yrs. later I was diagnosed w/fibromyalgia. 3-4 yrs. ago found a tick on leg and was tested again, and the tick, I was pos. the tick neg.?? did 3 wks. antibiotics. symptoms come and go so I assumed its the fibro. didnt know they are connected. About 4 wks. ago things started getting out of control. symptoms are unbearable, starting to miss work.right now dr. has me on a heart monitor. symptoms- chest tightness,heartburn,shortness of breath,pain in legs and back,stomach pain,low grade fever and chills,dizzy,fibro fog,eyes hurt and burn,ect....
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
I sent you the name of a good Baltimore area lyme doctor.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
check your profile for penn names.
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Dr. Burrascano's most recent "Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses" @ http://www.ilads.org/burrascano_0905.html suggests that you discuss with your doctor continuing treatment until you are symptom free for 2 months.
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Posted by shelly23 (Member # 16124) on :
Dont know the docs name but there is one in hermitage pa
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