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Topic: Bunionectomy while being treated?

jsnyde2
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I am being treated for my 2nd round of Lyme (1st round 11 years ago.)

This time is quite like last time, once I started treatment, I have been improving rapidly.

I don't even have night sweats anymore, I just realized. Haven't twitched in a week.
No swelling or joint pain (that was bad a month ago.)

I am to take my abx (Doxy, Ceftin, and a sulfa) through Christmas.I am doing a cyst buster herb. We decided not to do Dapsone because I got so much better so quickly.

Our deductible has been met this year, way! And it's $10000, so we are trying to get everything in. I was planning on a bunionectomy, but put it off when I got sick with Lyme. Now I am thinking I can do it by Dec. 31. Lord knows they won't have to give me any extra antibiotics, and I hate the thought of going on them again later just for surgery.

What do you think? I know you are not doctors. Just wondering what your opinions are. I feel great, though!

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sixgoofykids
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Member # 11141

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I'd probably do it since your deductible is 10k. Just be sure you get lots of rest.

Are you relapsing, or is this a new infection? Whichever, I hope it is as straight forward for you as it was last time.

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Lymetoo
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Might as well.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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randibear
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wow...mine on my left toe is huge. it bends my other toes over. i can barely wear shoes now.

so glad you asked this.

what's your recovery time?

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jsnyde2
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Yeah, I was thinking might as well also! Sixgoofy: I got bit again, alas. It wasn't a relapse. I was pretty much free of Lyme for 10 years.

Randi: I don't know - I think I'll be down a few days, walking with crutches or a roller thing for a few weeks? I know you can't put weight on it until it is healed, but you can walk with your heel.

Thanks for your opinions!

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sixgoofykids
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So sorry about the new bite. I hope you heal quickly.

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jsnyde2
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Member # 7888

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Update: LLMD says no. She's afraid my foot will swell like it did before I was treated. Of course the bunion's on the same foot.

Posts: 351 | From La Crosse, WI | Registered: Sep 2005 | IP: Logged |

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