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Originally posted by SUZIE888:
HI,
I am new to site...can anyone help me? In Jan.2005 I got bit by tick. Went to doc...who didn't prescribe antibiotics. My hand where tick bit got swollen and was so itchy. Now it's March and my hand, feet, ears are intolerably itchy....plus I have more symptoms. How do I get help.....where do I start. I kmow my itchiness is from tick because I was never itchy prior. Also, chronic cough...not able to focus etc.
Is this lyme disease....I am nervous since I did not take any antibiotics. Suzie

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Hi Suzie,

Sure sounds like it could be lyme, especially with the tick bite. The sooner you're treated, the sooner you'll get better.

First step is to find a doc that will prescribe abx.

Welcome to Lymenet. I know you're anxious to find a true, Lyme Literate MD.

I sure agree with the others.

If you want to, go ahead & make a new post over in Seeking Doctor for California. (I know Jodie has a sick child, so it might be a while before she can call you.)

Others from California can help you, too.

It would not hurt anything at all to go over to the Medical Forum and post:

New Here & Need CA. LLMD

Just explain Jodie is unavailable and you were hoping for some input. You can place your e-mail on your profile for folks to send you the info privately.

It can take so long to see a really good LLMD. Don't hesitate making that call once you get the information.

It sounds like you need treatment immediately. The faster the treatment, the faster you can get well.

Try to remember, no steroids; it will make Lyme flourish like you wouldn't believe.

I use Magnesium Citrate capsules by Nutricology at health food store to quieten the inflammed nerves. Just a thought....,

You don't want this to slip into the chronic stage or you face a long, long treatment.

I tell folks if they had syphillis they sure would want to treat it fast and it's the same with Lyme Disease.

Keep asking questions.

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Go to www.ilads.org

Click on Articles and Presentations located on left column to read "Dr. B.'s Treatment Guidelines." Print it out as it's a great hand book you'll want to refer to often.

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Also, it'd be great if you could print out a booklet called, Lyme - The Basics by clicking on the following link:

http://www.lymepa.org/Basics2004v4_3.pdf

==========================================

For a 47-page Chart of Symptoms complete with peer-reviewed, journal citations, click on the link below. This is a phenomenal site. It was handed out at my first Support Group Meeting and it was like a goldmine of information.

You'll probably find yourself in there.

Yes, you'll want to print this out, too, It's that important.

Just click on link below & scroll down to article, "Symptoms".

http://www.lymeinfo.net/lymefiles.html

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You will get better with treatment.

Only an LLMD can really diagnose the reason for your itching. I do know that sometimes itching is a sign the liver needs detoxifying. Or, it could be due to a med or a hundred other things.

I'm looking to try a form of milk thistle to detox the liver. It's called Super Thisilyn (Advanced Detox Formula) made by Nature's Way.

Here's a picture of it:

http://www.iherb.com/superthis.html

I don't know the root cause of your itching, but your doctor can help you.

Best Wishes,
Jan

Thanks,
Suzie

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Originally posted by Recipegirl05:
Hi Suzie888,

Welcome to Lymenet. I know you're anxious to find a true, Lyme Literate MD.

I sure agree with the others.

If you want to, go ahead & make a new post over in Seeking Doctor for California. (I know Jodie has a sick child, so it might be a while before she can call you.)

Others from California can help you, too.

It would not hurt anything at all to go over to the Medical Forum and post:

[b]New Here & Need CA. LLMD

Just explain Jodie is unavailable and you were hoping for some input. You can place your e-mail on your profile for folks to send you the info privately.

It can take so long to see a really good LLMD. Don't hesitate making that call once you get the information.

It sounds like you need treatment immediately. The faster the treatment, the faster you can get well.

Try to remember, no steroids; it will make Lyme flourish like you wouldn't believe.

I use Magnesium Citrate capsules by Nutricology at health food store to quieten the inflammed nerves. Just a thought....,

You don't want this to slip into the chronic stage or you face a long, long treatment.

I tell folks if they had syphillis they sure would want to treat it fast and it's the same with Lyme Disease.

Keep asking questions.

=========================================

Go to www.ilads.org

Click on Articles and Presentations located on left column to read "Dr. B.'s Treatment Guidelines." Print it out as it's a great hand book you'll want to refer to often.

============================================

Also, it'd be great if you could print out a booklet called, Lyme - The Basics by clicking on the following link:

http://www.lymepa.org/Basics2004v4_3.pdf

==========================================

For a 47-page Chart of Symptoms complete with peer-reviewed, journal citations, click on the link below. This is a phenomenal site. It was handed out at my first Support Group Meeting and it was like a goldmine of information.

You'll probably find yourself in there.

Yes, you'll want to print this out, too, It's that important.

Just click on link below & scroll down to article, "Symptoms".

http://www.lymeinfo.net/lymefiles.html

============================================

You will get better with treatment.

Only an LLMD can really diagnose the reason for your itching. I do know that sometimes itching is a sign the liver needs detoxifying. Or, it could be due to a med or a hundred other things.

I'm looking to try a form of milk thistle to detox the liver. It's called Super Thisilyn (Advanced Detox Formula) made by Nature's Way.

Here's a picture of it:

http://www.iherb.com/superthis.html

I don't know the root cause of your itching, but your doctor can help you.

Best Wishes,
Jan

[This message has been edited by Recipegirl05 (edited 18 March 2005).][/B]

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suzie

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Originally posted by Recipegirl05:
Hi Suzie888,

Welcome to Lymenet. I know you're anxious to find a true, Lyme Literate MD.

I sure agree with the others.

If you want to, go ahead & make a new post over in Seeking Doctor for California. (I know Jodie has a sick child, so it might be a while before she can call you.)

Others from California can help you, too.

It would not hurt anything at all to go over to the Medical Forum and post:

[b]New Here & Need CA. LLMD

Just explain Jodie is unavailable and you were hoping for some input. You can place your e-mail on your profile for folks to send you the info privately.

It can take so long to see a really good LLMD. Don't hesitate making that call once you get the information.

It sounds like you need treatment immediately. The faster the treatment, the faster you can get well.

Try to remember, no steroids; it will make Lyme flourish like you wouldn't believe.

I use Magnesium Citrate capsules by Nutricology at health food store to quieten the inflammed nerves. Just a thought....,

You don't want this to slip into the chronic stage or you face a long, long treatment.

I tell folks if they had syphillis they sure would want to treat it fast and it's the same with Lyme Disease.

Keep asking questions.

=========================================

Go to www.ilads.org

Click on Articles and Presentations located on left column to read "Dr. B.'s Treatment Guidelines." Print it out as it's a great hand book you'll want to refer to often.

============================================

Also, it'd be great if you could print out a booklet called, Lyme - The Basics by clicking on the following link:

http://www.lymepa.org/Basics2004v4_3.pdf

==========================================

For a 47-page Chart of Symptoms complete with peer-reviewed, journal citations, click on the link below. This is a phenomenal site. It was handed out at my first Support Group Meeting and it was like a goldmine of information.

You'll probably find yourself in there.

Yes, you'll want to print this out, too, It's that important.

Just click on link below & scroll down to article, "Symptoms".

http://www.lymeinfo.net/lymefiles.html

============================================

You will get better with treatment.

Only an LLMD can really diagnose the reason for your itching. I do know that sometimes itching is a sign the liver needs detoxifying. Or, it could be due to a med or a hundred other things.

I'm looking to try a form of milk thistle to detox the liver. It's called Super Thisilyn (Advanced Detox Formula) made by Nature's Way.

Here's a picture of it:

http://www.iherb.com/superthis.html

I don't know the root cause of your itching, but your doctor can help you.

Best Wishes,
Jan

[This message has been edited by Recipegirl05 (edited 18 March 2005).][/B]

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Originally posted by Caryn:
Hi Susie,
i'm doing OK. i've starting drinking a kind of plain yogurt called kefer and it is helping me to stomach the meds. my son is doing a lot better also.

i have a friend in CA who has lyme as do her children. her name is Ziggy and she has a website : www.wildernetwork.org and will probably be able to help you find a dr near you. her website has a lot of great info also.

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Hi and WELCOME! Get a LLMD or at least Dr that is willing to learn about lyme. Borrelia Burgdorferi is a clinical diagnosis, based on symptoms and on your response to treatment. Good Luck, bumpy road ahead.

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hi...what's abx....is that antibiotcs?
Thanks
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Originally posted by patdetweiler:
Itchiness is not usually listed as a symptom of Lyme but I have Lyme and often have itchiness especially between my fingers or toes. Many doctors are ill-informed about Lyme and so people go undiagnosed and undertreated. A bullseye rash is diagnostic for Lyme but often there is no rash. Inability to concentrate (brain fog) is a symptom of Lyme. California has a Lyme group-CALDA(www.lymedisease.org). I strongly suggest you contact them for a lyme literate physician near you-soon(as in right away). If you are unable to get an appointment for a few weeks ask your regular doctor for a Lyme Western Blot test. Pat in Pa

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