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Some of you who have been around quite awhile probably remember me. Next week will be the 5th anniversary of when I finally stopped all medication for Lyme Disease. And I'm happy to report that I still have NO SYMPTOMS!!!!!
I am living proof that you can beat this disease!
When I first came to this forum in September of 2002 I became very depressed because I searched for months and months and couldn't find even one person who was cured of this horrible disease. At only 26 years old, I thought my life was over.
To this day I am convinced I never would have gotten better if I hadn't found this place. Everyone here taught me so much and pointed me in the right direction.
That page hasn't been updated for about 4 years, but I think there is still a lot of very good information there. When I first suspected I had Lyme, I started that web page as a place to organize all of my thoughts and research in one place. I think some of the secrets to curing this disease can be found there.
Matt
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bettyg
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... congrats mathew!! i remember you.
please post the link also in SUCCESS STORIES at the top of medical!! everyone needs HOPE, INSPIRATION, etc., and we would enjoy having yours there too.
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Yeah! A success story.
Have you posted your story in Success Stories?
Keep us posted.
You are a bright light in a tunnel of darknes for many.
Hugs,
Geneal
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I too hope you'll put your story in the Success Story thread, as you can see there aren't very many who come back and give encouragement in that thread.
I hope you are symptom free forever and a day--good to see you.
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I remember your pen name too. Thanks for dropping in and giving us hope.
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Matt, I am new to this site, and frankly, all of the horror stories have me scared to death! Thank you so much for this post.
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bringing this up for a newbie who was trying to contact you matthew!
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Dekrator48
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Thanks for posting this Matthew!
We all need continued hope so thanks for giving it to us.
Congratulations on your good health!!!
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Thank you so much for posting! It means so much to us who are still on the road. A lot of days it just doesn't seem possible that I will get better.
Hugs, Kathy
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ping
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Hello Matthew
I can't say if I remember you or not, as I don't remember a lot of people, but I just wanted to tell you CONGRATULATIONS! The five year mark is so important, in many illnesses / diseases, not just Lyme. Please keep in touch with us and let us know how life progresses.
Wishing you many, many Lyme-free years to come!
ping "We are more than containers for Lyme"
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That is great news. I have just completed my first week of Rocephin and Vancomycin and although I actually feel worse today, I now know to have hope.
This forum has made a huge difference for me also. I really just stumbled across this list but I am so glad that I did. It led me to a group showing of Under Our Skin and from there I followed the super knowledge and experience of the listers.
I know now I'm on the right track.
Thanks to all who contribute and helped me.
Phil
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matthew, is there somewhere a list of which meds you took for how long (and dose)? couldnt find it on your website.
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