I have been dealing with terrible symptoms since around 2010. Really way long before that but had no idea about
possible Lyme. I have never knew anyone with Lyme so was totally uneducated. I have been passed around from doctor to doctor. As this issue has slowly affected my entire body and in desperation to find out what is wrong, I have seen at least 4 Rhumetologist, 2 nerve doctors, 2 Orthopedic Surgeons, 2 Neurosurgeons, Pain Mgmt Dr., Foot Dr., Inf. Disease Dr., Chirpractors, Gynecologist, Arthritis, Gastro Dr, 3-4 rounds Physical Therapy and so many more. I have been diagnosed with Fibro, IBS, Migranes, Myofacial Pain, IBS, Diverticulitis, RA was mentioned and then taken back, and so many other things. In the process I had to have my thyroid removed and my SI Joints pinned. All of this began as low back pain and night sweats around 2010. I have been on a terrible journey since then. The odd thing was that no doctor I had seen made me feel confident they even had any idea what was truly wrong with me. I have been given not just one complete drug store of meds over the years but most likely 2 or 3 or more with not much success. I have held on to Meloxicam as I would be crippled without it. The doctors want to give antidepressants and muscle relaxers and pain pills. Unfortunately, I am unable to take that kind of stuff as it makes me a complete zombie. I cannot have a life and do my job that I love so much as a zombie. To make a long story short, I have been on a personal journey of not giving up and researching and trying to figure it all out before I lose EVERYTHING!
I am a teacher and I got to where I could not hardly get out of bed or even walk for that matter towards the end of this past school year. I was feeling helpless for sure. The whole summer was horrible! I began this school year with so much anxiety and worry because I was really no better at all. I was diagnosed with Lyme from a functional medical doctor out of Connecticut. I began a herbal treatment that may have helped just a tad but not much at all as I still was totally unable to do anything but try to make it through the day and sit down as soon as it was over. That was my life...no life! I never knew which day was going to be the day that I had to say I could not do it anymore, I could not make it to work, I could not do anything around the house, take care of myself or my family....NOTHING!
A strange thing happened recently though (I give God the glory!). I have dealt with adult acne for many years. On and off I have had to take Doxy for that for extended periods. I had a flare up with that and went to my Dr and was prescribed Doxy. I had researched and in the back of my mind also knew this was a treatment for Lyme as well. I started about
2 weeks ago and I am feeling better with all of my symptoms! I am no where well but I cannot express how much it has at least helped. I am so thankful and am feeling that may be my confirmation of Lyme. I am on 100 mg. two times a day. I am now wanting to get in with a true Lyme literate doctor who can truly help me to get well. I have most likely had this for years. I have been bitten several times by ticks over the years but never paid any attention to any symptoms that may have presented at the time. I also was bit by something on my leg that was mysterious a few years ago now that I think back on it. When I have tried to mention Lyme to my now many doctors, none of them are willing to talk about
it at all. They dismiss the subject as though I am speaking of something that does not exist. I am truly desperate! I would appreciate any suggestions for a good doctor to see...thanks so much for taking the time to read
