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Topic: Ache on left side

Angela
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Member # 16214

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I had a tick removed from me 2 months ago and a few weeks later tested positive for LD and was treated with 2 weeks of doxy.

After this treatment,I tested positive again and then had 2 more weeks of doxy. I still don't feel quite right (very tired, stiff neck and muscles)

I have an appointment with an LLMD, but I recently developed an ache on my left side where I believe my spleen is located.

It's the same kind/location of ache I had when I had mono a few years back( which leads me to believe its my spleen).

Has anyone else experienced this symptom?

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Dawn in VA
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Member # 9693

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According to my LLMD, babesia is rough on the spleen. Have you been tested for co-infections (esp. babesia and bartonella)?

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darla135
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Member # 15688

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Also, many people with Lyme disease have reactivated Epstein Barr Virus (which causes mono). You probably have both going on right now. Might request your EBV titers to be retested.

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Angela
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Member # 16214

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Yes, I was tested for co-infections but was told I do not have any. Thanks for your help! [Smile]

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sixgoofykids
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Yes, I get that pain.

I tested negative for coinfections, which is common since the tests don't test for all the strains. I was clinically diagnosed with both babesia and bartonella.

I'm glad you have an appt. with an LLMD.

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