Gastritis?

kimomile

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Joined : Jan 2012

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Posted 1/10/2012 8:42 PM (GMT -5)

I'm new to Lyme and am still waiting on my igenex results, but have tested convincingly positive on the cd57. Is it possible that Lyme can cause gastritis? This whole flare up started with a crippling stomach ache that went on for weeks. I have lost 15 pounds. Does this sound like Lyme symptoms?

achievinggrace

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Posted 1/10/2012 8:49 PM (GMT -5)

Hi Kimomile,

Lyme can certainly cause all sorts of stomach and intestinal problems. It sounds like it has been going for too long. While a lot of us would love to shed 15 pounds, this isn't a very healthy way to do it! You had best consult your doctor and get some help.

kimomile

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Posted 1/10/2012 8:52 PM (GMT -5)

Yeah, I had an upper endoscopy today that finally confirmed it gastritis. But it's from my LLND that I am waiting for the Lyme confirmation.

Katie18

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Posted 1/10/2012 9:05 PM (GMT -5)

I read that Candida can also cause this. Have you been on any antibiotics?

Cheezhead

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Posted 1/10/2012 9:46 PM (GMT -5)

Lyme and other vector borne diseases can, and very often will cause GI issues. This was one of my earliest symptoms prior to starting ABX or any other treatments.

Best wishes

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