I have been in denial regarding the possibility that my kids could be infected. My first symptoms occurred when my daughter was 10 months and I did recall a bite, ring. I prayed that this was the first of it.
However, when I read recent posts that the ring could be a sign of reinfection, I freaked-out! Prior to kids (five years), I had chronic fatigue and female issues. My Dr. dx a yeast allergy and I was on the diet, shots, and nystatin for four years. Once, I got pregnant with my first, symptoms got better and I stayed off the diet etc. for three years.
Then when my second was 10 months old, I started having the flu symptoms, fatigue and pain. Six years later, I am at the chronic neuro. state.
My kids have allergies and sinus issues. My youngest, seven, has a host of stomach problems since birth starting with colic, then lactose intolerance reflux, constipation, and gas and now headaches and she feels like she cannot breathe at times. Hardly a day goes by that she does not complain of her stomach hurting. She is taking prevacid and a mild laxative.
My other child has over-weight issues (despite relatively healthy diet and normal level of activity), has mild obsessive-compulsive tendencies, sort-of-asperger-ish and now bleeding with bowel movements (not in stool-on t. paper). Both have recently had stool samples taken and the regular battery of blood work. The Dr. wants to send my son to a specialist. He is only eight and is terrified. I do not know what to do at this point.
What should I do? Could this be Lyme?
I have received so much help already and I am so thankful for this website.
Geneal
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 10375
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Dear Texas,
I was diagnosed early last fall. My husband was diagnosed early this past spring.
My two children (ages 5 and 4) were showing and complaining with a variety of symptoms.
I thought initially, they were mimicking what they saw and heard in our house.
I decided to get them tested via Igenex just to be sure.
Especially since I don't know exactly when I contracted Lyme.
Both of my babies may have it congenitally from me.
Suprise, suprise. They both had Lyme specific bands.
I cried. I don't want my children to have this horrible disease.
Went on to LLMD and both have been treated since early June.
They are both doing well with a significant subsidence in complaints and symptoms.
IMHO, I believe you should get your children tested via Igenex.
If you test 3 or more family members within two weeks you actually get a 15% discount.
So each test costs $161.50 instead of $190.00.
Do a comprehensive symptom list on each child.
My oldest was highly symptomatic. My youngest had vague symptoms.
However, I researched Lyme symptoms of young children and congenital Lyme,
Then recognized a host of symptoms that could be attributed to Lyme.
The jury is still out on co-infections.
My neighbor's (one who also has Lyme) are RN's.
They gave me some numbing cream to put on their arms about one hour before
They had their blood taken. They didn't feel a thing.
It helped. No tears, no crying and no screaming over the needle.
Hang in there. There are many mother's here dealing with the same thing.
Sending you positive thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Geneal
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sixgoofykids
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If they're showing symptoms, I would have them tested.
I only had one of my kids tested (the only one with symptoms, 14 year old), and she has a very mild case. We're treating it now. LLMD says 4 months of abx, then switch to herbs and she'll be CURED! Yes, CURED, not remission like I will have.
I'm glad we caught it early as she is suffering very little during treatment. She still goes to the water park with her friends even when she's herxing.
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