And herxing isnt from periods but the death of spirochetes sending dead material into your system (toxic material) only a few bacteria cause this as far as they know BB is one syphilis is another.

But your period can definatly make a herx worse

Herxing
What Is a Herxheimer Reaction?
What Is Herxing?
The Herxheimer Reaction

Herxheimer Reaction Explained

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Originally posted by bethanie70:
Hi Treepatrol,
Thanks for the response and the links. I have read many of the other posts on the subject and followed those links at that time. Perhaps I wasn't clear. My question was is it possible that I was infected with Lyme and it caused only the irregular periods back in 1993, when I didn't get sick in general (or ANY other symptoms)until 2000? Especially since I have a dx of PCOS to explain 1993. From what I've read, other posts and links don't cover that.
Thanks again,
Beth

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Years later my periods became very painful [age 19] and much later they discovered I had endometriosis. Finally at age 39, I had a complete hysterectomy due to the fibroid tumors and extensive endometrosis.

I lived fairly normally, but began having alot of pain and fatigue when I was around 30 yrs old. Was dxd with Fibromyalgia.

I became disabled at age 43 and it wasn't discovered until I was 49 that I had Lyme. So yes, it can be dormant for many years and can cause a multitude of problems. [I didn't even tell you everything it has caused for me.]

I wish you all the best and hope you find some pain free days again! I was 27 when I first started getting bad symptoms and I am now 33. Feel free to email me anytime if you'd like.

I use a contraceptive called Nuvaring (see www.nuvaring.com). It releases lower doses of hormones that you'd get if you took traditional, older contraceptives (though it is just as effective as them for contraceptive purposes). The low dose and steady release can lessen side effects. Plus, with this birth control you only have to remember to use it every few weeks, as opposed to taking a pill daily.

I find it so much easier to deal with the cyclical Lyme flare-ups now, because I know when to expect them and the symptoms aren't as severe as they used to be.

I have heard that some women with Lyme benefit from hormonal contraception whereas others find that they feel worse on it, so it must depend on the individual. What's right for one may not be good for another!

HudsonValleyGal