Topic: These are not my feet...these are not my hands...Update, link to photos...
Melanie Reber
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I am SO tired of this persisting EDEMA!
I've dealt with it all through my 6 years of treatment, but it always comes and goes just like everything else.
Recently, it is staying put and increasing. I've never had it going up my legs and in my knees or in my hands before now, and I just feel so bloated and yuck!
I already do what I can OTC for this, like diuretic foods, lots of water, raising my legs, etc. I have already checked all meds that I am on, and none mention edema as a side effect.
Does anyone have any suggestions or new insights for these body parts that are NOT mine?
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Red root tincture. You can google it or read about it in Healing Lyme by Stephen Buhner. You can buy it in a tincture or in tab form. I have a friend who is a herbalist who makes her own by digging up the root and mixing it with organic grape alcohol. I plan to try hers tomorrow.
Red root helps to clear the lymph and it does wonders for my kidneys.
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mel, you sound like my late dad who had GOUT, uric acid, bad and effected all those areas.
prednisone he'd be put on! he too was UNDIAGNOSED LYME for 80 years.
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Good morning TadichGrill and Betty,
Thank you both for the replies, I do appreciate you! Tad, That sounds like something that I will most likely look into - Thank you!
Betty, yes, I have had gout symptoms in the past, but seem to have gotten past them. However, this has intrigued me enough to do some further research... and it may actually answer an unknown symptom that I have been experiencing for a few years now.
My right leg, the same one that did exhibit gout-like symptoms, has turned into what I call 'my dead leg'. I asked my former LLMD to examine it at my last apt. with him 2 years ago. And on examination, he proclaimed that he felt 'granular tissue'. Of course...he had no explanation or recommendation.
After reading more on gout and learning that it can cause tophus tissue (granules of uric acid deposits in the surrounding soft tissue)...I am now wondering IF this is related to my 'dead leg'? very interesting, indeed - THANK YOU!
I have made an extra doc apt. for next week so we can move forward on these mystery symptoms a bit faster. I'll be sure to take in information about this for her review.
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Alright...
so overnight I have gained 6 pounds of extra fluid. And now am sporting a fever of 101.3 (my 'normal' is 97.ish)
My legs and arms actually hurt, like the skin and muscle are tearing. Is that even possible?
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Melanie,
Anything going on in your colon? Like constipation, mucus etc. Water retention can be a symptom of parasites.
and go to the symptom list. Remember the old saying, "Disease Starts In The Colin"
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Time to go to Urgent Care? I know it's a waste of time but you might need to go to rule out some things. Especially if the fever persists.
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Thanks Gael,
Actually my plumbing is working fine...and while I don't make a habit of inspecting what appears, I have not noticed any unusual changes.
Yes, I am sure that I have parasites. Babesia of course, and something else that has yet to be determined is causing painful abdominal cysts.
I did do part of a course of Humaworm last summer. Just couldn't finish it for some reason.
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Thanks Parisa,
I know you mean well...but I am NOT going to any ER or Urgent care ever again! It is a waste of time and money for me. I just need to try to get this swelling under control, and the fever and the coughing and then, I will be fine.
I found some Lasix and took that, but then thought I might take some Tylenol too to knock down the temp, but it interacts with the Lasix... so, maybe I just need to lay down with a cold washcloth for a bit?
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Melanie,
Yeesh, I would be kinda concerned about that 6 pounds overnight.....Parisa has a pretty good idea....please follow through.
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I understand the concern...truly I do. I would say the same to anyone else. BUT, you have to understand I have no insurance and I have had horrid experiences with ERs.
But I always do a thorough check with all meds and can't find edema as any side effect?
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Well, besides drinking plenty of good quality water, I think that exercise is one of the best remedies for resolving edema. It helps to prevent it in the first place when done regularly.
Walking and biking are good. I would also suggest using a rebounder as well. You could probably pick a used one up for $10 on www.craigslist.com They are great for getting the lymph system moving.
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My doc does not want me to raise my heartrate...it is already tachy. So any exercise that increases the rate is out for now. I've been trying to do some stretching yoga, but that is about all I am allowed. Thanks for the link Micul. I'll look it over now.
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Did the edema get worse with any new meds you started?
One reason for the edema might be the lymph is not draining as well. The rebounder is supposed to be very good for this.
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I just began these meds in the last 2 weeks, so it could be? However, I am prone to edema, but this is ridiculous! I even have swollen bags under my eyes for Goodness sake.
Yes, I know I have issues with detoxing. And I actually don't feel too bad on the new meds,,,just these few problems.
Carol, I am not supposed to exercise right now...at all.
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ohhh this sounds like bart...to me..that causes edema...every time I go back on HH and treat bart I start shrinking...
Also my hands and finger do not swollow up....I do not see anything that really hit bart in your case...yes azithr but if you have an activated bart from head to toe...I doubt it
ALSO bart loves to cause issues with the BLADER besides lyme...
I have treated bart for more than 19 months...still love to come and I go after it every time.By the way -bart causes bags under eyes....PUFFY eyes..also besides your lymphatis system and Filiary worm that can go with it also..this of all this and how many much have you treated any of this.
Oh by the way 101 BART causes that fever...is raising its ugly head and your body is trying to tell you about that ..filiary worms do not cause fever...all symtoms can be bart with or without the rest but FOR ME -direct to BART .
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If the heart cannot pump strongly enough, you may get edema of the lower extremities.
You'd also be likely to have a "wet" cough, as the blood would back up in the lungs.
Also, if the kidneys were not working well, you may have edema.
The elevated temperature may be due to an infection?
I'm "thinking out loud" here.
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Melanie Reber
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Hey Alv, Yes, my Bart IS flaring badly right now (new striations, etc.) and we will address it again after we get the Babs back under control. I did Bart treatment for a very long time a few years ago...IV Lev and many orals and thought I had it beat...guess I was wrong.
Either that...
or I was reinfected which is a strong possibility as my Cat is a carrier and got himself into a flea infestation when we moved here. All heck broke loose with him after that.
Yes carol, I am a bit concerned about the lingering cough even with three asthma meds on board. I also have back right flank pain.
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I have a big imbalance between sodium and potassium, which I find causes edema. Cutting out high sodium, acidic, sugary and high starch food makes a tremendous difference. You also need to supplement with potassium naturally, as it could cause heart problems otherwise.
Fresh fruits and veggies are the way to go - especially mangos, dandelion greens, parsley, dried apricots etc which are all high in potassium. I find when I go on a fruit/vegetable cleanse I will lose 7-10 pounds of water in 3 days. Works like a charm every time.
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That is very interesting Gwen, because I just read in Mucil's link above...
"Salt causes body to retain water, so avoid salty food. Eat food that has low carbohydrate in it, because carbohydrate has more water content. Eat protein and fat rich food. Avoid fruits and vegetables because they increase the fluid level in the body. Eat low-sodium diet because medicines will be ineffective if you eat high-sodium diet."
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waiting to treat bart...WRONG
You need to put yourself right now on HH capsules.
LEVAQUIN did not kill it for me...I have been 19 months ( and over 12 months I did 3 of levaquin ) ..it comes back.
Depends on how long you have had it.I would JUMP right now ON HH capsules...otherwise you are going to be in trouble.
I have been down this road for many times.Chase BABS family -BART CAME UP OVER NIGHT.My entire body face lips every thing was twitching.No KIDDING.
Than WHEN BART Goes down ..babs Protozoa strains GO CRAZY.Goes in circle until you really get this down and no body knows how many times...it cane take many time treatment until the IMMUNE takes over.
By the way you can also add right NOW RIZOLS MY that has artemisin oil in it and can help with babs..is your choice...
It works on bart very well..and you need to increase the dosage over 60 drops total per day .
If the striations are comming out -THAT SCREAMING BART.You blood is cloged right now..to much die off and another one reproducing WAY FAST.
No joke with it but get to RIZOL MY or HH and try to detox..to keep up with the DIE OFF.
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I had a friend that did lots of Levaquin and thought they licked bart and so did their LLMD yet their bart returned with no cat or fleas around.
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quote:Originally posted by Melanie Reber:
My doc does not want me to raise my heartrate...it is already tachy.
you mentioned darkness under eyes; allergist said that was caused by ALLERGIES the other day...
mel, when you mentioned 6 lbs. overnight; it was my dad all over again! in 2 days he gained 20 lbs. of FLUID AROUND THE HEART/LUNG area.
they used lasix i believe and were taking fluids out of him as fast as could be.
perhaps the RNs we have here could better describe what was done; been many years ago, and with my neuro lyme of 39 years .. i'm lucky to remember that much.
good luck. any type of a FREE CLINIC in your area? we have one locally; once a week it's open.
our local clinic now is open from 5-9 pm for those families who can't take time off from work, or for emergencies vs. high $$$ of ERS.
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If this was anyone else I would say...
If you aren't going to the ER or walk in clinic... and you should....
Then stop all meds till you see the doctor.
Take some ibuprofen after stopping the meds to try and reduce the fever, swelling and pain.
But then I am not a doctor and I ain't your momma... and I ain't the boss of you.
So I can only HOPE you will do the right thing, you block head you!
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Oh TC, You know I love you and respect your wisdom...
But, I just can't stop meds AGAIN! I have stopped and started so many times already in the last 2 1/2 months. If I keep doing that, I will never progress.
The swelling has gone down a tad overnight and my temp is down to 99.8.
I realize that all my answers here sound like I am only blocking all the wonderful suggestions, and I really am not trying to do that. I so appreciate each of you and your input!
I'll put in another call to the doc today...I just hate to be a pest with a new doc. Perhaps they can get me in sooner than next Friday.
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Melanie, Good luck. This sounds a tab bit scary to me.
I always have to deal with bladder and kidney issues so always am fighting some fluid. Have been on the pricy meds from the urologist and still am not where normal should be..
But when I take some B vitamins there is magic.
Also my lymie fights TBD's and diabetes and they feed on each other. Last year she was in respiratory distress and also had a major heart issue and was in ICU for 3 days..The diabetes ended up being the worse player but a potassium deficiency was right behind..
Also my mother deals with congestive heart failure. Currently we are doing battle. Along with lasix, she is to get her feet up..HIGH...
The rebounder is a good idea. You do not have to do if fast or attempt to get your heart rate up..Just walk in place on it for a minute at a time and go slow. It might be helpful.
Detox is important. You know that.. Fresh lemon in water..
Get well Mel...lmt
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Antihistamines Anti-inflammatory medicines (corticosteroids) Cimetidine (Tagamet) Epinephrine Terbutaline (a bronchodilator) If the person has trouble breathing, seek immediate medical help.
Please have anti-histamines available as that would be very helpful in an emergency.
You might consider going off the mepron if your situation gets any worse.
I avoid ibuprofen because it can cause more edema. Overall severe edema has been one of my worst symptoms. Mine comes and then fluctuates for days or weeks but usually does not go.
My weight gain fluctuates between 3-7 lbs in one day. Only once I actually gained 13 lbs in one day. Yes, your tissues can hurt when you gain a lot of fluid. Several doctors have mentioned that my tissues are friable and tear easily. Even my gum tissue as noted by several dentists.
I was studied for edema and orthostatic hypotension at a research hospital in of all places, NY. This was decades before I knew I had lyme. They called it "idiopathic". In other words, they couldn't figure out what it was. My mother and both of my sisters have it too and of course they are sick like I am - with lyme and co-infection symptoms.
Hope you feel better very soon. Please let us know how you are doing. We worry....
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Melanie, scary symptoms. Cough is a side effect of mepron.
what TerryK suggests about the antihistimines sounds like good advice.
i know how you feel about the ER...at least call the doctor
hope something works soon for you...best wishes
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Forgot to mention that fever is also listed as a side effect of mepron.
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Melanie Reber
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Yes, I just saw that Terry. Thank you so much. I am still reading through this, but have to put it aside for now to do some work.
I'll try to come back in a few hours to reply to the rest of you... but know that I am very appreciative!!!
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Thanks so Much LM2, I'm so sorry that you are currently dealing will illness in all three generations. That must be difficult. My doc actually wanted me to take B6 and B complex but I fail to remember them. I'll set them out now. Thanks also for the slow rebounder suggestion. I actually did purchase one a few years ago but was too ill to use it so gave it away to a friend.
Terry, I finally finished reading the Mepron PDF, and yes, it does mention many of my current issues as a side effect, so... I am just going to pass all of this off as Mepron madness. THANK YOU! I'm so sorry that edema plagues you too.
Thank you NJmom, yes, I do have some dissolving Benedril strips from my IM Bicillin days handy just in case. Although, if there was an emergency- one can NOT get the package open!
Oh TC...what can I say? You know me better than I know myself at times. THANK YOU for always being here for me.
So... the edema has subsided somewhat (3 pounds worth), although I am still rather puffy everywhere, I feel much less explosive. The fever is down as well to 99.
Thanks so much to each of you. Your combined experiences are truly invaluable! M
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Melanie how are your thyroid levels?
I wish I could send you some before and after pics of my husband.
He was over 300lbs and half of that was fluid.
I did a search and found a lot of people on Mepron have to replace thyroid.
Why I do not know. But something that could save you a lot of symptoms if it is contributing to the fluid.
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Gosh, Melanie - I just did a quick Google search of 'Singulair edema' and Singulair CAN cause severe peripheral adema and angioedema...... I'm not sure it is common but it does happen! People have talked about it on blogs/forums, as well....
So, you may have TWO culprits working against you as far as meds go!
Hope this helps....
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Hi, sorry no input just gathering information, what are hh capsules.
Having a little bit of same problem.
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Hi Pinelady, Actually my thyroid IS messed up with high reverse T3. I am supposed to be taking meds, but am waiting for the adrenal results first. This is most certainly something I want to discuss at my upcoming apt...THANK YOU!
Hey Truthfinder, Wow...thanks so much for looking that up! It is actually past time for my Singular dose. I will certainly discuss that too with my doc on Friday!
Alv, sorry I didn't mean to skip over your reply...I just missed it somehow yesterday. While I so appreciate your input with your experiences... and with all due respect... I am not sure it is wise to ask anyone to change their protocol. You really don't have my entire medical history or clinical picture.
And while I AM taking your suggestions into consideration, and sgree with you on the very insidious nature of Babs and Bart when combined... I have to trust MY doc to work with me to come up with a plan that we both feel comfortable with.
There are reasons for what we are trying to do... the Babs symptoms far outweigh the Bart ones, and we both feel that we need to address those first. Yes, this may change... but for now, that is the plan.
Please don't misunderstand me... I am very appreciative of your comments, I only wanted to explain WHY we are doing what we are.
TadichGrill, yes Bart is one wicked bug!
Maps, I'm so sorry you are having this issue too. I do hope you can get it resolved soon. From what I understand... HH capsules are one of the herbs that Stephen Bruhner (sp) recommends. Perhaps Alv will come back to add more info for you?
Betty, Thanks so much for the suggestion of a free clinic. I really don't think there is one here, although I have seen a large van type thing parked in the local market lot every now and then. Yes, I do have severe ongoing allergies. The really odd thing is that after a year or more of having allergy attacks every few weeks and almost weekly toward the end... since I began ABX at the end of January, I have not had one attack! Things are definitely strange around here. Posts: 7052 | From Colorado | Registered: Mar 2003
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HI Melanie! I am here to share my opinion and I hope that people do not get me wrong and they need to change the meds.
I for instance was in HH again UP TO 20 pills a day to reduce myself the edema.
It was BART that was comming back and still have it in my exstremity ( feet , hands) and some a little left in the brain.
AGAIN nothing touched my bart like HH capsuels..But not all have been chasing this BUG as I do.( I am still dealing with protozoas) but when BART wakes up seems like everything gets worst...VISION , hearing ( etc) I have had a VERY HIGH load of bart comparing to others.
I doubt that bart goes away and I treated it for 19 months and still chase it now.I need this just for a couple of weeks.It came back after 4 months.Yes is lower but in 2 weeks started spreading very very fast and I do not want to let it get a hold of me.So I am chasing it while I need to do other treatments.
So my daughter.She was on cleanisng and she had parasites cleansers and many binders ( artemisin was in there ) and was no reason for her to gained 15 pounds in 24 hrs 1 month ago .She had stoped BART treatment 5 months ago.
Guess what ..while she was after some protozoas for 2 months ( rizol gama also) and parasites cleansing ...BART SHOWED UP OVERNIGHT.
There is no need for anybody to follow me .I am just sharing.HER TEST ( diferent kind, ART , biotensor , homepathic , and confirmed by rife bart frequencies ) SHOWED BART showed UP SO QUICLY .She had to use RIFE and OTHER things first but was FAST ...and to make sure we controll it put her on HH.She needed from 0 capsules to 15 HH right away.
Too much of coincidence...than the pufenes droped on her .EVEN her friends at school told her what hapened to HER THAT SHE GOT SO PUFFY over just a weekend !!!
48 hrs later she puffines left..so a few pounds...SO again I am sharing and make awarenes that this COULD be a reason but at the end YOU HAVe to make the decisions with your DOCTOR!!!
BECAUSE of my Eksperince ..MY LLMD is offering everybody HH as I have tried them and MY DAUGHTER had the chance to SHUT up BART in 3 months AS I PUT her IN HH last year ( 20 of them in day) while my LLMD put her in ANTIBIOTICS.
This antibiotics could not KILL MY BART for 16 months _HH put me in REMISSION in 3 months( and I have used them all -and in very high dosages CRAZY DOSAGES -that NONE HAS EKSPERIENCED HERE.
BUT you gota be brave to take that HIGH amount so with ARTEMISIN zhangs pill.I have been UP TO 15 a day to hit BABS strain.Now I am dealing with protozoas that need difernt treatment.
AGAIN I am just sharing my opinion as I followed a diferent direction on treating this and I have seen faster result than OTHERS( my llmd HAD to call me to find what else I WAS TAKING ) so can be used BY OTHERS .HH WORK ON BART BIG TIME .You do not need to change your protocoll...just add a few capsules..to not let it GO CRAZY while you treating others...but again is your decision and your doctors opinion .
MY DOCTORS ( all of them ) take my opinion in consideration and they follow my patterns ( you gotta be a very well patient to make the doctor use his full potency also ) .I have done my work more than regular patient.
So again I am trying to HELP and NOT FORCE anybody to use what I used !
For me is easier not to share but I thought I might be helping as I have been in too many trials and errors and I would offer the most honest best oinion that I have to others.I can not see people suffering any more as I have suffered enough myself.Hope you do not get my message WRONG!!!
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"So again I am trying to HELP and NOT FORCE anybody to use what I used !
For me is easier not to share but I thought I might be helping as I have been in too many trials and errors and I would offer the most honest best oinion that I have to others.I can not see people suffering any more as I have suffered enough myself.Hope you do not get my message WRONG!!!"
Hey Alv, yes, I understand that you are sharing your opinion based on your experience. And that is great! I am very appreciative and I am sure others are too!
Please, do not stop sharing...this is how we all learn. My only concern was that we need to make sure we don't self-medicate when we are trying to work WITH our LLMDs. It should always be a collaborative effort, otherwise, we may undermine what they feel is the best course for us.
Believe me, I have had to be my own doc MANY times for many years. It is so very taxing and confusing to try to do that while you are ill. But many have to.
I am finally in a place where I trust and have a very good working relationship with a very good doc, and it is so nice to be able to trust again.
I will ask about HH...who knows, perhaps she will think that is an excellent idea? Posts: 7052 | From Colorado | Registered: Mar 2003
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Well... here is an update for those of you who have been concerned and so helpful.
The edema is down to where I can actually see my ankles again, and it doesn't hurt any longer! My hands are still quite puffy and I still feel bloated, but that is OK as long as there is no pain.
My fever persists, spiking several times a day. Currently at 99.4... but that isn't as bad as it was either, so I'm happy.
The cough too has decreased some. My current resting heartrate is around 80 (half what it was at my last doc apt.) And the flank pain has lessened. All good news!
But... I have now broken out with sores all along my neck, ears and hairline. These are NOT blemishes. There are dozens of them. My restroom time has increased significantly. SO much for that 'plumbing is fine' statement above. And though I realize that these asthma meds can increase tremor symptoms... I am now channeling Catherine Hepburn.
I'm supposed to add in Artemisinin tomorrow. While I have taken this in the past, it really put me under really fast.
Soooo, while most things seem to be heading back to 'normal', others are not. I'm thinking that I am really doing some major killing, but am also just having difficulty eliminating the bad boys. Any feedback on that theory?
Thanks again in advance, Melanie
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Glad to hear you are doing better. Are the sores painful or itchy?
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Hi Parisa, No, they are not painful or itchy really. Not at all painful like the oral ulcers I developed a month ago.
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Specifically re: HH: HH Capsule: Used in combination with the Allicin capsule. This capsule has wide spectrum antimicrobial effects and can be used safely for long term treatments. HH is also anti-fungal and can reduce the risk of Candida infection from long term anti-microbial use. http://www.steveclarknd.com/LymeDisease.htm
I'm sure there is better info out there, but because i am unfamiliar with this, I am not sure where.
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well, you seem to present one very interesting, difficult clinical picture.
ok- one at a time- tyroid. decreased function common wiht lyme, thus low body temp. tyroid replacement effective to up body temp. when body temp goes up to "norm" ranges then possibility to run fever is improved. fever is body inate way of killing bacteria. cook em and kill em. so, running temp may be good thing for you?? just theory
b-12- pls dont just pull out of cabinet but take them as recommended by doc, esp with cardio issues.
edema- 6 lb in 1 day is VERY concerning. add hx of tachycardia and this screams congestive heart failure.
edema increasing to include eyes (peri-orbital) raises concerns for heart/lung/kidney function
would be good idea to keep daily weight log for next MD appt.
add light compression hose with edema going down to help control it. have MD insruct in what level of compression she feels is best to help decrease edema to lower extremities- ongoing
pls talk to dr before d/c multiple meds, then can be hard to know the culprit if rx related or just due to detox issues- which sounds very possible
another tip for temp- take lukewarm bath. will pull the body heat from you to decrease temp. you will be cold feeling but is effective.
may need to have the cardio issues re-evaluated with this kind of edema onset
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treepatrol
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I would stop the Mepron for sure it caused drug induced fevers in me after 3.5 months and Plaquenil is about the same stop both Missy. In a few days to a week you should feel better anyway thats what I would do. Get a b12 shot to and take complex b take the acidophilis.Good luck sweety
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lymemomtooo
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Melanie, you need to have the sores checked out but it could be as you suggest, the bugs trying to escape.
Once my lymie took some supplements from a homeopathic dr and she got tons of cysts or boil like eruptions around her neck and back. Mostly in the upper back..She freaked and stopped all of the new meds but I think they were killing the bad boys and throwing them out.
Get some fresh lemons and squeeze them into every glass or water. I think chlorella is also good. Gigi once had posted a lot about detoxing and how to get rid of neuro toxins. If I ever find it, I will forward it along.
And the van is probably from the local hospital or medical outreach for those who don't have insurance..
There is one that used to come to our community center but now goes elsewhere. It didn't have enough volume here.
You could probably call the local health dept..or hospital..or even social services to check on it..
Good luck and glad things are better. Also remember to take gatorade or something like that to replace any electrolytes you may be loosing from the frequent potty breaks..lmt
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Melanie Reber
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I put up some photos.
Sorry, it was hard to get them of myself with shaky hands... but I think you can see some of the things I am describing now.
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My 3boys, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply with such thoughtful information. Yes...thyroid is skewed.
No, I won't just start doing any Bs...I have specific ones from my doc. Sublingual B6 and Bcomplex...I just keep forgetting to take them.
Yes, CHF is a very big concern to me as there is a huge family history of death from CHF at young ages on my father's side. I have been to the ER twice already (on doc's advice) with similar symptoms. My rates were off on the EKG so I had an echo, and all it showed was arrhythmia. My current doc wants to see those results.
No, I have no intention of discontinuing meds at this time. I see her on Friday...so I only have a few more days to hang in here.
Hey there Tree-hugger! I haven't seen you for so long. I do hope you are doing well? Thank you for your reply... it is always appreciated!
Thanks so much LM2, I'll try to drink some Emergen-C today that I already have on hand.
You are most welcome To Life. I'm sorry I don't have any better info for you, but I'm sure that if you do a search on this board, many posts will come up re: HH.
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Melanie Reber
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Soooo, the fever is back and the sores are spreading into my scalp now ~sigh~
Has anyone experienced this strange symptom? And if so... would you mind enlightening me, please? Link to photos is above.
They look remarkably like the sores that sprang up with a Shingles episode last summer, but these do not hurt and they do not blister...they just scab over after a day or so.
(sorry to be such a pest)
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