My most recent setback was due to gall bladder surgery. I did very well following surgery, but then got one of those "hospital infections." That was a complete nightmare.

I don't have any suggestions for you....but for sure, keep up with your doxy. If you have an LLMD, it might be better to get onto something like Biaxin or zithromax for awhile.

Last fall, she tested + for Lyme, Babesia, and Ehrlichia. I believe that she was harboring Lyme from a tick bite a few years ago which had been successfully kept at bay by her immune system, until the surgical assault.

You are fortunate to have already been on abx when you had your surgery, so perhaps the flare will not last too long.

My son sufered a relapse that took 10 months to get back to where he was
pre-surgery. He was on aggresive treatment for Lyme for many months prior and post surgery.

The surgery, concurrent infection, anesthesia, impact on immune system and all his body was already fighting caused a significant relapse.
His LLMD, was not surprised.

Close watch and contact with LL over this would be wise, as well as detox and immune building efforts.

Best,

Mo

People who do the best in surgery walk the lyme walk very closely with diet and LOTS of abx. A close friend just had a section of her colon removed due to abcess. It was a close call for a time there and this is a lymie who is impeccable in their lifestyle.

She went to a surgeon who would listen to her about the complications of lyme and surgery and she got the best of care with constant IV abx. They definitely covered their bases with her.

We are much slower to recover but just like finding out you have lyme, it can be a relief to know that you're not imagining feeling worse than you should after surgery. Now that you know it can complicate lyme, you are armed and can get the rest you need and let your body heal. from the trauma.

I see you are switching around quite a bit with abx and are currently only on doxy. Will your LLMD add biaxin or flagyl to help break up the cysts for the doxy to work more effectively?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this awful setback. I hope you find some relief soon, it's very scary, I know.

I the only surgeries that bothered me were the wisdom teeth and appenectomy...took a little while to get back to base line....

The cystoscopy Thank God had no repecussions.

Any type of stress, be it physical or emotional will affect your immune system. I know because I just asked our LLMD about surgery last week. He said to wait it out if at all possible.

Baby yourself for now and take care!

I have had several surgeries. I dont regret a one of them because overall my life improved.

Any helpful hints on how to cope would be apperciated. You can also email at [email protected]

WHen I had my appendix out I was out about 45 minutes...although I had some set backs..all in all I did good and went back to baseline pretty quick.....

Also they usually give you either valum or Verded for relaxation and I felt great on those since I take a low dose xanax for help with my neuro symtoms...