5 weeks of Lyme, leg stopped working

A belated welcome Christian Andersen!

So sorry you are dealing with these issues! I completely relate.

When I first started abx ala my LLMD, my left leg sometimes went numb and it was difficult to walk. My hands would also go numb and losing my grip/dropping things was all too common.

The new symptoms we experience (or the exacerbation of existing symptoms) are all considered herxes....the body is flooded with dead bug debris which is toxic.

That said, I hope you are continuing to add to your detoxing protocol - coupled with an effective treatment protocol, it's our only hope of reducing symptoms.

Here's a link to a thread wherein members shared what they do for detoxing:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3602759

You'll want to slowly add things for detoxing because it's possible to do too much when first getting started.

A great addition to the detoxing protocol is a binder like activated charcoal, chlorella or bentonite clay. Binders absorb toxins and they are eliminated through the bowels. You'll want to space binders at least 2-3 hours away from EVERYthing because they absorb EVERYthing (food, medications, nutrients).

Everyone is different in regards to the symptoms experienced, their intensity and duration. Detoxing is what can minimize those symptoms and help make them stop sooner.

It can take awhile to get ahead of the dead bug debris but, again, detoxing is the only way to help us feel better during treatment.

Good luck and keep asking questions.

Happy to help.

Most neurologists are clueless about Lyme and there is truly nothing they can do for us besides possibly prescribe meds for symptom relief.

Treating our infections while detoxing are what provide symptom relief.

I don't know about you but, I'm a big online shopper ("shop" is a 4-letter word for me - a curse lol). I buy every single one of my supplements online - mostly from Amazon.

One thing you can probably start right now is dry skin brushing in some shape or form. If you don't have a natural bristle brush, you could use a stiff washcloth or a loofah to start.

Lymph massage (start slowly!!) can provide much relief:

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA-wi0d7-Ro

Another favorite of mine is a cold rinse at the end of my shower. Here's some info about the benefits of cold showers:

www.menprovement.com/benefits-of-cold-showers/

The biggest benefit of cold showers (rinses ;) for Lymies is the movement of lymph fluid (which can get clogged with toxins and cause lymph nodes to swell).

Light exercise or even just swinging your arms will also help move lymph.

There are many more ideas listed in that thread I linked and you don't have to go to the store for many of them ;)

The more detoxing methods you use, the better you will feel. Again, it all takes time.

Best wishes to you moving forward!!

Hello cd3764 and Bear! Thank you so much for your kind words and information!

Today my leg is better and I can go almost normal. :) Which makes me feel better and more optimistic. I finally got all remedies from a doctor, which is antibiotics, herbal supplements and some homeopathy. So lets hope that it all will kill Lyme! I also do much of detoxing. Thank you for all the links.

Thank you for this forum and you all being so nice. Being so ill is such a lonely place.... I really appreciate you all here... stay strong and get healthy!