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Ever since I started treatment for lyme I have had NO appetite to speak of. My first set of ABX I basically had to forcefeed myself, it was awful. My second round isn't so bad but I never have any hunger pangs, my stomach is never quite right. I never feel like eating.
is there any way to fix this? I keep hoping one day I'll wake up and it'll be normal, but it's going on a month now and no change....
Thanks!
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I had to get antidepressants to fix that problem.....many years ago. Didn't know I had lyme. Worked in a matter of days.
Also consider babesia. It can cause a loss of appetite.
The following signs/symptoms may be present in those infected with Babesiosis: Fatigue* Arthralgias* Myalgia* Drenching sweats* Headaches* Emotional lability* Depression* Dark urine* Splenomegaly* Dizziness* Nausea and vomiting* Cough* Dyspnea* Fever* Chills* Hepatosplenomegaly* Jaundice* Malaise* Shortness of breath* Bleeding tendencies, bruising* Thrombocytopenia* Hemoglobinuria* Hyperesthesia* Pulmonary edema* Encephalopathy* Low to normal range leukocyte counts* Possible elevated levels of dehydrogenase, bilirubin, transaminase* Anorexia* Approximately 25%- 66% of Babesia patients are known to be co-infected with Lyme disease. These symptoms may continue for long periods of time, decrease, then return. A low Babesiosis titer (IgG) often indicates a chronic infection. An acute or current infection may show a higher reading on the IgM test initially. There are over 100 species of Babesia in the United States but only ONE or TWO species are currently checked by commercial labs.
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Problem...hah. I have gained 50 pounds due to steriods and inactivity the last 7 months. Most of it came on in two months.
So tell me the exact treatment so I can lose my appetite. I am thinking about twinkies just looking at your name. Posts: 347 | From WV | Registered: Jan 2007
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sixgoofykids
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One of my most hated symptoms has been my lack of appetite. I have babesia.
In the beginning I was tested for celiac because of all the digestive problems and weight loss. I tested negative for celiac, but feel and look much healthier since giving up gluten.
My appetite has not returned, but I'm maintaining my weight and have no digestive problems anymore.
I never feel hungry, but often feel better after I eat.
yourtroubl, lack of appetite and weight loss is certainly looked at as more desirable than weight gain! Both are unhealthy though. It makes me hate that part of Hollywood!
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yep me too. Haven't had an appetite since my last relaspe 4 years ago. It is a constant struggle to keep my weight up.
I do empathize with you It does stink
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I had an appetite before I treated my lyme w/the biaxin - then everything went downhill. My stomach went into upheaval with awful reflux that I'm still battling. I was dry heaving and everything, not fun. I believe it's from the abx and just taking a long time to heal. Hopefully I'm right!
I will ask my dr this week about coinfections as I haven't been tested for any. I don't have many of the other babesia symptoms though...headache (feeling like a crab on my head), neck pain/stiffness, tingling and numbness in hands sometimes, and leg pain and fatigue are my main complaints Posts: 46 | From RI | Registered: Nov 2006
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My LLMD has me taking Prolisec every day for reflux. My Biaxin is not bothering me ... except for the taste.
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Problem...hah. I have gained 50 pounds due to steriods and inactivity the last 7 months. Most of it came on in two months.![[bonk]](graemlins/bonk.gif)
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