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He's 13. He's had Lyme for 8 years. We thought he was better when he was 10/11, but he had a co-infection that was undected at the time.
He's been sick all winter. His LLMD has been treating him.
Today he went back to school. He ran a mile and half before school and is going to go to wrestling practice tonight.
I wish I knew who posted this in the past. She/He totally should take credit.
I'll repeat it, because it's exactly what we've done to get better. Here it is:
1. Killing the bacteria (antibiotics and antiviral - we use herbs because our son responds better to this) 2. Supporting organs/organ systems with herbs and supplements recommended by doctor. 3. Detox - seems to be very important. Our son takes baths with a product designed to help him detox. I have no idea if it would work for someone else the way it has for him. We also make him exercise and drink a lot of water.
I think every body is different and what works for some won't work for others.
The only thing I would add to this person's list is diet. Whether our son's food intolerances are a result of the Lyme or existed before, I don't know.
That being said, eliminating dairy and gluten have played a major role for him.
Like I said, I think it's different for everybody, but I've read a lot of Lyme sufferers have been helped by figuring out their diet issues.
In 8 years I've learned that it takes the right doctors, research and patience to deal with this thing.
I've learned so much from everyone here. I just am posting in the case that this could be helpful to someone else.
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awesome news and great positive encouraging advice
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joalo
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Thank you for sharing your awesome news!
Cleaning up the diet made a big difference for me, too.
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I'm so happy for your son and for your family! Thank you for sharing the good news and your list of what helped.
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