Help! Daughter CD57 absolute 14

Hang in there. It sounds like you are on the right path to help her heal which is awesome. Lyme and some co infections like bartonella can wreak havoc with your mental state. As you get treatment there is a herx reaction as the bacteria die and release toxins.

As I started my treatments I cried almost non stop for a month but it's much better now. I have Neuro lyme and had unexplained anxiety and constant crying as some of my symptoms going into treatment.

My doctor just mentioned that a CD57 should be over 125 so her body is battling something.

Keep being a super mom and she will get there. She is super lucky to have you.

Thank you. Sounds like I have found the right place for info and advice.
When doctor said lymes I almost laughed. She doesnt have any pain in joints etc. And I never remember a bite or a rash. I'm in Texas and we just don't hear a lot about lyme here. Would you go ahead a get western blot? I don't have insurance and don't want to do any testing that isnt needed. From what I have read, western blot not very reliable.
Instead of lyme could it be mold?

Welcome.

Often people get other infections that 'piggy back' on the Lyme. There are many other co-infections that can cause the anger, mood changes, anxiety, etc. I have Bartenella and Babesia. These two are known to cause many of the above mentioned personality/mood changes, among many others. I've not be officially diagnosised with them via blood test, but through symptoms and symptoms being relieved and/or stopping when I've used homeopathic/natural treatments.

LD can also cause so many symptoms, both physical and emotional/mental, that I'd say if she's experiencing all of this, it's due to LD with possible co-infections. Also, getting treatment gets things all stirred up inside, so that's a situtation that we all need to be aware of happening and how to treat that.

Detox. Research here on this site, and there's a great intro with the first post in the Lyme Info called, "New to Lyme". There's a lot of great info and you'll get a real intro to what is going on inside and how to best handle things while getting treatment, or while waiting to get treatment.

Hang in there. Things will settle down, and don't hesistate to call the Dr and/or say something here if things don't seem 'right'. You are not alone!

I know nothing about Lyme treatment and how quickly it could work on mood issues, but maybe if it will take some time, look into counseling for her. A therapist may be able to help her understand what she is feeling and teach her coping skills she can use, as well as help her deal with the problems that Lyme disease is causing in her life. Some therapists specialize in dealing with chronic illness.

Just a thought. Hope things get figured out and that your daughter is feeling less depressed soon!

Hi Tianas,

Irritability, anger, anxiety and depression are very common with Lyme Disease, and with Bartonella.

I have had (and still have) all of them for a very long time. Keep in mind though that once she will be under treatment, that it probably won't get better at first. The infections can flare, which can make these symptoms worse, as will do the Herxheimer reaction when treating with abx or herbals.

I think it is very important to know and to always keep in mind that these symptoms are not part of that person's character, but are symptoms. It is sometimes really difficult to always see that connection, but it can help to step out of it faster. Sometimes medication can be necessary (like when anxiety is no longer tolerable, when other tools/skills like meditation or herbal anxiety medication haven't done the trick).

Also: it might be a good idea to get her adrenals checked.

It is certainly very normal that she feels depressed, and the depression can hit hard at some moments.

Please come on to the forum if you have any questions, we will try to help you the best we can.

Best of luck with your daughter's treatment!

How old is she? Lyme can affect the hormonal balance too, which could also contribute to moodiness and tiredness. I'm sorry you and her have to go through this.

Hello to you,
We are dealing with a similar circumstance- just got told (by ND) my 17 yr. old has Lyme because of low CD57 (hers is 34). She's had weird inexplicable neurological symptoms for about a year (severe mood swings - similar to anxiety attacks/depression) plus physical (tingling) symptoms. Got tested for MS and other things- regular MD never tested for Lyme but ND did the CD57. I'm doubting her primary care MD will accept this test- did you find anything out about whether another test is necessary or if this really means Lyme? Does anyone know this?

Feeling scared/confused, and needing a good Lyme education here!
thanks! and I hope your daughter is doing better?

Just curious, when most doctors say the thyroid is "Fine" it really may not be, according to updated standards.... Do you know what her readings were? Did she JUST get the tsh? Or other thyroid tests?

My PCP checked my thyroid lots of times before I was diagnosed with Lyme, and said it's normal...but when I went to my LLMD, he did the same tests and said my thyroid was sluggish and NOT normal. Lyme really did a number on my endocrine system...