desertwind
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I know that lyme thrives in scar tissue and areas of decreased oxygen and blood flow.
Was wondering if those who had surgery prior to treating lyme have flare-ups in those areas when herxing or flaring?
About 2 years ago I had major surgery to my skull/cerebellum area. Bone needed to be removed and placement of a bovine pericardium patch placed in the dura.
I THOUGHT I was lyme free prior to the surgery but that was not the case. I had major complications.
The 4 month of steroids I needed really flared things up and I hit lyme rock bottom.
Anyway, the area of the surgery and where the dura patch is feels terrible and inflammed when I am herxing and sometimes even when I am not.
I still am not sure if I am reacting to the bovine patch or it is lyme creating issues.
Anyone else with areas of weakness from surgery or injury that continues to be effected by lyme?
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I had a similar experience after a double hernia surgery. I too thought I was Lyme free before the surgery and
about 2 weeks after I went downhill. However, I do not have any issues where the surgery was performed. I feel
that the stress on the body during surgery is what set things off.
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desertwind
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Thanks KYForester.
Good news that the surgical site does not give you any problems!
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gmb
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KYForester,
I have a small annoying umbilical hernia that I'm considering getting repaired while I'm a bit incapacitated due to PICC line and IV therapy. The hernia discourages me from getting agressive with core strenthening excercises that I need to do more (especially since I can't do much with upper body due to PICC).
I've been treating Lyme with ABX for a little over two years. I don't think the surgery will be that invassive and recovery time should be quick.
Anyone have any concerns about Lyme related flares or other risks from this type of surgery.
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desertwind
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My advice (even though I did not have your type of surgery) is to avoid any steriods. None..Zippo..
I had to take them because the inflammation in my brain and spinal cord was dangerously bad AND I thought my lyme was a thing of the past. I was wrong.
But now almost 2 years later I am paying for it.
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gmb
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Thank you, I'm well aware of steroid avoidance. I had a rhymmy try to give me predizone about a year ago, and I held up my fingers in a cross and said no f*#n way. That was the last time I saw her.
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desertwind
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gmb; I assumed you knew but wanted to throw it out there anyway! Great way to handle Rhymmy:)
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lpkayak
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i didnt know lyme tended to hide in csar tissue
i have many scars from surgery including two big knee scars reom replacements
i dont have any pain or infection problems
but they may be healing slower...some stay red and bumpy a long time
also...im one that loves surgeries cuz i get a couple weeks after in so much less pai cuz of iv abx during surg
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