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Hi! I've been devouring LD books and websites, but this is my first attempt at getting all networky; bear with me as I refresh my message board skills.
Here we go:
A) Age: typical college student, and I'm the one seeking treatment
B) I had a WB (igm/igg) taken, but they sent it to Quest. I have a copy of the results.
C) I've had at least two embedded ticks in the last decade, but I would assume I've had more bites. I'm an outdoorsy girl, and wasn't especially careful until recently. A half-dollar-size rash did form around one of the bites, but it wasn't the typical bulls-eye, so I didn't realize it was significant at the time--about 6 or 7 years ago.
D) Symptoms: I have five typed pages of the serious ones. I'll spare you.
I've experienced very poor health for at least a decade, but I assumed I was being a wimp. This past month and a half has introduced dozens of new symptoms, and finally has forced me to slow down and reevaluate.
The main concerns: intense muscle pain and weakness (and every other bad sensation you can imagine) in hands and arms, an 8-year-long headache, intense fatigue, and just this past week, arthritic knees and ankles. I can't drive most days and have to get rides, and I'm having trouble retaining information and completing homework. I've been a 4.0 student through the years of pain, so this is where I'm drawing the line.
A couple weeks ago, I found a neurologist who was willing to prescribe a month of a low dose antibiotic, but I'm seeking new leads.
E) I'm in IL. Big cities around here are Springfield, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign, St. Louis and Chicago. I'm totally willing to go out of state.
I'd appreciate any input, and thanks for putting in the work to maintain a site like this!
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thank you so much for the detailed health info on yourself, and so sorry you are going thru this all!!!
if you get another rash though, take photos of it using coins or $1 bill to show size and have today's dated newspaper visible in photo.
check your profile for names i'm sending you and sending you what i send all newbies!
Welcome; i'm so glad you found us!! You've come to the right place for education and support!
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Dr. Burrascano's most recent "Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses" @ http://www.ilads.org/burrascano_0905.html suggests that you discuss with your doctor continuing treatment until you are symptom free for 2 months.
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