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I know lyme can pass through the placenta, but it may not always happen.
Please know that when I say "lyme", I don't really know what I'm talking about. Lyme, co-infections, maybe any combination.
Any opinions on how likely it is that a dormant infection would be transferred to a fetus vs. how likely it would be that an active infection would be transferred to a fetus.
Thanks for your input. Carly
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A dormant infection would be just as threatening to a fetus as a consequence of inadequate immune system function in the fetus.
Co-infections are passed to the fetus.
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Anyone else?
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It is possible, however it's possible that any number of other things could happen too. It's a dangerous world, you can't protect them from everything, but it's important to be aware enough to be able to act if need be.
In my opinion, if a child isn't showing symptoms, develops normally, shows no unusual deficits and is active and a happy kid -- then there are far bigger concerns than Lyme, like how you're going to pay for their college education.
-------------------- I am not a physician, so do your own research to confirm any ideas given and then speak with a health care provider you trust.
I guess it would be difficult to find out how to prevent congenital lyme in a 12 year old.
carly
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Thanks for this post...I have been wondering the same thing. I have recently tested positive, but believe I have had lyme for a long time. I did have some symptoms 4 years ago after delivering my twin boys.
My twin 4 year old boys have it but I know they were infected by tick bites since they had so many. However, my 2 year old daughter only had 2 tick larvae bites that I know of. I am afraid that I may have infected her through the pregnancy or breastfeeding, even though I was in remission at the time. She doesn't show many symptoms but I am still getting her tested and watching her closely.
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my doc said i shouldn't panic and run to test my other children if they are not showing symptoms.
my oldest is 13, and so far, so good. but doc says puberty would probably tell all, since all the hormonal changes can make it rise to the surface
i think that's what happened to me. that's when i first remember symptoms around age 10...
i've had ups and lots of downs my whole life - no ryhme or reason, but i think the lyme really exploded due to stress of divorce and death of parent in same year,
so yeah, they might be carrying it, but it could stay dormant!
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quote: my oldest is 13, and so far, so good. but doc says puberty would probably tell all, since all the hormonal changes can make it rise to the surface
Take that advice to heart. It's true. Watch for changes during traumatic events, like death, failed relationships, job loss, or other major life altering events.
Beyond that, you're already armed with the right information, and kids recover quickly. Pay closest attention to school work performance. It's a big indication.
-------------------- I am not a physician, so do your own research to confirm any ideas given and then speak with a health care provider you trust.
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I had undiagnosed lyme, babesia and bart for many years..i passed it on to my son inutero...he was diagnosed when he was six...
He was treated by dr. J in New Haven ct. he was on abx for over 3 years (oral)...had many cognitive symptoms, night sweats, air hunger, exhaustion , and anxiety. His neurospec MRI showed lesions on his brain.
He is now 15 and thriving..no more problelms.
but yes, I passed it to him in utero
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My daughter (my 2nd child - born in 2003) has had dramatic symptoms from the day she was born -- I was very ill then too ("flare" of old infection or new infection - not sure?)
My son, (my 1st born -2001) fared much better and I was much healthier during the pregnancy and afterwards. He has only had minimal symptoms but still symptoms with the worst presenting since last year -- definitely noticeable differences.
Believe it may have more to do with our house - location.
But to hear that your son was treated and is well brings me much hope.
THANK YOU !
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I had Lyme and co without knowing it when I got pregnant (was not sick). We tested my 3 year old recently and he has a positive WB and positive babesia test, but no symptoms. I'm not too worried because 1) we know and 2) I've also been told that kids do well.
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