Some of you who have been around quite awhile probably remember me. Next week will be the 5th anniversary of when I finally stopped all medication for Lyme Disease. And I'm happy to report that I still have NO SYMPTOMS!!!!!
I am living proof that you can beat this disease!
When I first came to this forum in September of 2002 I became very depressed because I searched for months and months and couldn't find even one person who was cured of this horrible disease. At only 26 years old, I thought my life was over.
To this day I am convinced I never would have gotten better if I hadn't found this place. Everyone here taught me so much and pointed me in the right direction.
That page hasn't been updated for about 4 years, but I think there is still a lot of very good information there. When I first suspected I had Lyme, I started that web page as a place to organize all of my thoughts and research in one place. I think some of the secrets to curing this disease can be found there.
Matt
[ 25. May 2008, 02:43 AM: Message edited by: matthewgoss ]
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
... congrats mathew!! i remember you.
please post the link also in SUCCESS STORIES at the top of medical!! everyone needs HOPE, INSPIRATION, etc., and we would enjoy having yours there too. Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
Yeah! A success story.
Have you posted your story in Success Stories?
Keep us posted.
You are a bright light in a tunnel of darknes for many.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by trish4 (Member # 14156) on :
Thank you for coming back and giving hope to us that are all still so ill Posted by njlymemom (Member # 15088) on :
so happy for you Matthew
for all of us suffering - and for those of us
watching our children and young adults
struggling to regain their health thank you for
sharing your wonderful news Posted by Meg (Member # 22) on :
Hey Matthew! I remember you
WoW!!!! Five years symptom free is spectacular.
I too hope you'll put your story in the Success Story thread, as you can see there aren't very many who come back and give encouragement in that thread.
I hope you are symptom free forever and a day--good to see you.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Hey hey...
I was hoping you were not here because you were much better. Now we hear its true!
Wonderful news!
And please know that MANY people have benefitted from the information you provided. I think I about wore it out.
Good to see you... and so happy to hear you are ok!
Thanks for the encouraging words. You've been missed!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
I remember your pen name too. Thanks for dropping in and giving us hope.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Hi Matthew!! I still have your website saved in my "important" links!
Thanks for dropping in to say hi and give hope to those who are still very ill.
Hugs to you!! Posted by Peacesoul (Member # 13709) on :
Hey, thanks for sharing your story. Great web site.
Nice to know some people do get well. Were you treated soon after infection? Also which treatment worked best for you? Abx or natural?
Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :
Congrats!!!!
Thank you for sharing the news of your continued health. Posted by lifeline (Member # 3445) on :
I remember you Matt, and I congratulate you!
I have read your Lyme story many times.
Continue to keep us informed.
Good to hear from you.
lifeline
Posted by Lauralyme (Member # 15021) on :
Thank you so much Matt for posting that and giving everyone encouragement
It means alot to me and many others I'm sure
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
Matt, I am new to this site, and frankly, all of the horror stories have me scared to death! Thank you so much for this post.
Posted by Meg (Member # 22) on :
HaveFaith, Just wanted to show you this if you haven't seen it yet....there is hope.
bringing this up for a newbie who was trying to contact you matthew! Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thanks for posting this Matthew!
We all need continued hope so thanks for giving it to us.
Congratulations on your good health!!!
Posted by John S (Member # 19756) on :
One of the first things I did was find your website and it has helped me out quite alot, though finding that treatment is not that easy.
Thanks.
Posted by Starfall1969 (Member # 17353) on :
That's great news!
Congrats, and may you continue to celebrate your recovery!
Posted by fighter (Member # 20170) on :
thanks for sharing!
as someone new to this site and young, hearing that i can hope to have a lyme-free life one day, and just live, is SO encouraging.
fighter
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
glad i brought it up for so many more new folks to see and GET HOPE FROM ....
Posted by PV (Member # 20436) on :
Great success story!
Wondering which LLMD he used?
I know he put an awful lot of effect in his self.
Peter
PS thanks Betty for bumping Matthews post Posted by DaveNJ (Member # 17362) on :
Matt,
thanks for posting...i remember reading your site before i was dx...i'm hopefully followng in your footsteps.
Dave
Posted by venus (Member # 16991) on :
Thank you so much for posting! It means so much to us who are still on the road. A lot of days it just doesn't seem possible that I will get better.
Hugs, Kathy
Posted by ping (Member # 6974) on :
Hello Matthew
I can't say if I remember you or not, as I don't remember a lot of people, but I just wanted to tell you CONGRATULATIONS! The five year mark is so important, in many illnesses / diseases, not just Lyme. Please keep in touch with us and let us know how life progresses.
Wishing you many, many Lyme-free years to come!
ping "We are more than containers for Lyme"
Posted by Lou B (Member # 64) on :
Matt,
I'm so happy to hear that you're still symptom free.
That's great ... thank so much for coming back to let us know about your long term success.
To your continued good health!!!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
lou b,
actually matt has NOT come back recently; i found this post so our england new member could make contact w/matt privately.
he found out who his llmd was in states and made an appt.; i assisted him Posted by bugi1960 (Member # 20301) on :
Matthew,
That is great news. I have just completed my first week of Rocephin and Vancomycin and although I actually feel worse today, I now know to have hope.
This forum has made a huge difference for me also. I really just stumbled across this list but I am so glad that I did. It led me to a group showing of Under Our Skin and from there I followed the super knowledge and experience of the listers.
I know now I'm on the right track.
Thanks to all who contribute and helped me.
Phil
Posted by steven (Member # 13101) on :
matthew, is there somewhere a list of which meds you took for how long (and dose)? couldnt find it on your website.
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