I was diagnosed in 2010. Recognized the bulls eye rash and other rashes and started on treatment promptly.
It took two years to knock it back but I consider myself lucky. The main problem I have been left with is neuritis/neuropathy. Usually I can keep it pretty knocked down or at least tolerable unless I get a bug bite.
Recently I discovered that even getting a Buffalo gnat bite (big nasty gnats that pop up this time of the year where we live) my neuritis kicks in with a vengence and I seem to have a flair of my Lyme symptoms at the same time.
Even if I get a tick trying to bite me without embedding I will have the same reaction.
I start back on Doxy and the symptoms immediately improve.
I told my doc yesterday that I am afraid that my body is having a toxic reaction to ALL insect bites that has been triggered by Lyme and tick bites. He didn't discount my theory. He even thought that maybe I am having an auto-immune reaction to them.
His advice. Use LOTS of OFF and try not to get bug bit.
Yeah, I wish it was that easy.
Has anyone else had this problem with insect bites other than ticks or does anyone have any insight to this reaction?
Hope everyone has a safe and tickless Memorial Day!
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Up for input.
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Lymetoo, I sure thought and still think that basically I am quite well all things considered.
I have been off all Lyme meds for a year and symptom free for that length of time.
The only time I seem to have a flare of the neuritis/neuropathy is when I am unfortunate enough to get one of these annoying bug bites.
It started early last spring when I discovered a tick embedded near my shoulder blade.
Only symptoms were like what I am having now.
Severe neuritis pain, low grade temp, general malaise.
Doctor started me back on Doxy therapy even though the only bug bites I have had are from area Buffalo Gnats.
Within 48 hours I was feeling remarkably better. Pain decreasing steadily.
I actually went out hiking yesterday and dirt bike riding.
I repelled down steep gullies rock hunting, thoroughly doused with deep woods off and protective clothing.
Energy levels returning.
I'm drinking gallons of lemon water and watching my carbs.
I cannot figure out why the insect bites are triggering the relapses.
Joalo, could you please explain to me the Up for input? Fraid that one is new to me.
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Nemo,
Your post was on page two without any replies. So, I bumped it up to the top of page one so it would get seen by more people, and you would get some input. It looks like it worked!!
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