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Topic: Surgery during lyme tx?

trigal2
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 20578

posted

Was looking to get opinions/experiences on the topic of minor sugery during lyme tx.

I know the connection between any stress to the body and lyme so I am a bit hesitiant to undergo a sinus procedure that my ENT is recommending to do. I keep putting it off..

I see my LLMD in a couple of weeks so I will get his feedback but until then I was wondering what some of your thoughts and/or experiences are regarding undergoing minor surgery during lyme tx.
Thanks! TG

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f13girl
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 23844

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I did well for day surgery last summer--but I was also stable last summer and was not under any abx or major herbal treatment.

I also did well with major dental/amalgam removal over time -again was not under abx treatment/herxing etc. Not well-but functional at the time.

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trigal2
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Member # 20578

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Thank you for your reply f13girl! TG

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cactus
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 7347

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Ask for no steroids in your anesthesia, and for extra recovery time if you need it.

I've had 2 major surgeries with Lyme - and some minor procedures.

Recovery was a bit slower than it might have been without Lyme and TBDs, but all in all... not too bad.

I think if this will help you - go for it, and plan to minimize any possible problems (like steroids!) with good planning.

Good luck deciding!

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f13girl
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Member # 23844

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I forgot to add that I had felt better than in years the after the surgery and I slept through the night like a log without waking-which I don't remember doing in a very long time. I got up 9am and took my daughter shopping for a whole day/felt great.

Not sure if it was the small dose of IV abx (first abx I had had in over 13 years)they gave me or the anesthesia and the effect on a good nights sleep. The 2nd day after though I was back to brain fog and feeling not so great.

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jkts
Junior Member
Member # 23897

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I had neck surgery in the spring while on abx for a loong time and it went very well.

Good luck to you!

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trigal2
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 20578

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Great news! Thank for all the feedback.

I have already asked my ENT not to give my any steriods during or after the surgery.

I have plenty of down time to recover so I as long as my LLMD is not opposed to it I will go ahead with the procedure.

Thanks Again. TG

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