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I have two questions relating to pregnancy.
1. Has anyone felt better during pregnancy?
2. Has anyone felt extremely worse after delivery?
3. Has anyone had a child with neurological problems such as ADHD?
I am the health advocate for my daughter with chronic lyme and for my 5 yr old grandson recently diagnosed with ADHD rated "off the wall".
Any info is greatly appreciated. Posts: 13 | From NE Pennsylvania-Scranton Wilkes Barre | Registered: Jun 2009
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Melanie Reber
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Good morning,
It is so wonderful of you to look for information for your daughter, she is blessed indeed!
Although I personally have not been through a pregnancy with Lyme, many here have and I am sure they would share their experiences. SO, I am bumping your post back up for answers.
I can share some of what I have learned over the years though... in my research and with dealing with TBD patients who have gone through what your daughter is.
1. Yes, some patients actually DO feel better while pregnant. However, some do not. Sorry, but we are all just so very different, that I am afraid you will find that there is not a blanket answer for this question.
2. Yes, this one is reported many times. Pregnancy, like any other trauma to the body, can and does cause TBDs to get stirred up.
3. Yes, unfortunately, Lyme can be congenital. It has been documented to pass through the placenta and has also been found in breast milk. Unfortunately, many children are infected at birth from their Mother's disease.
The list of possible conditions is endless, but ADHD is most certainly on that list.
There is a great link here somewhere that covers many symptoms found in children with lyme. I don't have the time to locate it right now, but hopefully someone will come along soon and provide it for you.
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ping
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quote:Originally posted by MoMLymeDoctor: I have two questions relating to pregnancy.
1. Has anyone felt better during pregnancy?
2. Has anyone felt extremely worse after delivery?
3. Has anyone had a child with neurological problems such as ADHD?
I am the health advocate for my daughter with chronic lyme and for my 5 yr old grandson recently diagnosed with ADHD rated "off the wall".
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Hello,
The answer is yes to all three questions. You can search this site for lots of research materials and posts on these various subjects.
FYI - I'm a congenital Lyme sufferer in my 50's. My mother told me that when she was pregnant with me, it was the first time she'd ever felt "well" in her life. She didn't know about Lyme. I certainly know now.
ping "We are more than containers for Lyme"
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I am afraid for my grandson and he is starting Kindergarten this fall. I am hoping that I can find a LLMD pediatrician before then.
I will be taking my daughter to an appt. next week with a new LLMD. I am hoping that after I get her on a protocol, I can then take my grandson to a pediatric LLMD.
I have a suspicion that I also have Lyme, but, I will worry about me after I get my daughter well.
Bless you all who take the time to help us. Diane Posts: 13 | From NE Pennsylvania-Scranton Wilkes Barre | Registered: Jun 2009
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I have a daughter that is 10. She has congenital LD. We were diagnosed when she was 3 years old. To answer your questions:
1) I felt wonderful during my pregnancy.
2) I did not feel worse suddenly after I had her, but it was about that time that everything started going down hill. I had symptoms before that, but they got alot worse after I had her.
3) She does not have ADHD, but she has emotional and cognitive issues. Nothing that you would notice just talking to her, but they are there. As her mother I see her struggle at times and deal with her swinging emotions.
I am happy your daughter is getting treatment and that you are concerned with your grandson. Knowledge is the first step.
Don't overlook yourself though, because if you are not well you cannot help them. I also
believe that my mom has LD, but she says she is too old to get treated. It is very sad to me as she is just 59.
I don't see the symptom one that member Geneal posted, but if you ask her or Betty G I bet they can find it for you.
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Aniek
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Some people feel better during pregnancy and some feel worse. The hormone levels change, which could be why some women feel better. My LLMD also said that the fetus absorbs some toxins, so that makes the woman feel better, obviously is bad for the future child.
These toxins can probably cause ADHD. If there is breast feeding, it is another opportunity for toxins to be passed.
So it may be Lyme, it may be toxins the mother had related to the Lyme.
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kelmo
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The high levels of progesterone produced during pregnancy also contributes to a feeling of wellbeing.
When labor starts, the progesterone starts to wane and the estrogen ramps up. Estrogen out of balance is what contributes to PMS.
Progesterone gets used up when cortisol rushes in. So, illness and body trauma, such as labor and deliver, causes a surge in cortisol.
Just pondering a thought: Could this be the reason some people have a miscarriage after a severe trauma? Cortisol elevates, eating all the progesterone, progesterone is what keeps the baby in your body.
Would taking antibiotics during pregnancy help keep the baby from getting the TBDs?
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