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Topic: I think I'm getting better!

Aniek
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 5374

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I haven't been around much lately, because I started law school. I don't have much time between 40 hour work days, class at night, and reading o the weekends. But I think I may finally be on the road to succes.

My last LLMD visit was great. She noted that it was the first time I looked healthy. And my mom concurred. My Lyme is equivocal, and down to 4 bands on the WB (I don't remember which ones). I had salmonella, and that's basically gone.

In addition, my pain has been very low for about 3 weeks now (I know that can be temporary though) and I find I'm not needing as much sleep.

My LLMD is taking me off Levaquin, which I was on to target the salmonella. I'll be switching to Ketek at the end of the week. That's to target chlyamydia pneumoniae and possibly other mycoplasmas. I've been warned that the herx can be bad, and can bring back my asthma. So now I'm trying to find a flu shot, since the flu can be serious for asthmatics.

I should also say, I think school is helping. I know it seems crazy, but I think it helps to get my mind off the illness and have something to work towards.

-Aniek

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bg
Junior Member
Member # 46416

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Aniek, so happy to read of your progress and compliments really booster our spirits also!

Best wishes in law school. Post again as time permits. Betty, Iowa

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lymiecanuck
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Good news!!

Yep, if you can handle that scedulae (sp) then I'd say you are doing better.

Hope it continues.

I could use some more school to brush up on my spelling LOL

Lymiecanuck

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Foggy
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Member # 1584

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Annie, did Dr. H. have you on just one abx at a time? What about the IV you were on,was it done simultaneiously with the Levaquin and Ketek?

Does she also treat metals?

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dullchime
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Member # 6024

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I agree with your one statement-- I too have felt soo much better since I started school again. Before I was dredding going back and had no idea how I was going to handle it but it really keeps me calm. Fogginess doesnt really get in the way either-- weird.

chime

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tickedoffmom
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Member # 5519

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Dear Aniek -I'm very happy for you and I don't even really know you, but a long time ago you cheered me up! Thanks!...Congrats on "Feeling Better" blessings on you continued healing and more blessings as you embark on your career! If you don't get the flu vaccine, just try to remember to wash your hands alot...carry that instant hand sanitizer...Vit.C...fluids and like Padre Pio says...Pray, Hope, and Don't worry! Now go make us proud! Good luck with school.

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tickedoffmom
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Aniek
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Member # 5374

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Thanks all.

Foggy - I think you have me confused with somebody else. I don't see a Dr. H and haven't been on IV.

-Aniek

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treepatrol
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 4117

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Thats great news yeah! for you stick too the abx's youll lick it!

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Foggy
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Aniek, yes, I'd confused you for another Lymie, pardon me. Hence my foggy moniker & head..

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AZURE WISH
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Member # 804

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So glad ur feeling better!

Thank you for sharing the good news.... alot of times people disappear and we never know if they got better or sicker.

I think it helps everyone when someone shares that they are getting healthier and getting their life back!

Good luck with everything

Best wishes

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AmandaPI
Member
Member # 5587

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That is wonderful!

Keep getting better and enjoying law school.

It's always great to hear good news.

Amanda

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