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Posted 6/4/2018 8:39 PM (GMT -5)
Just went on Short Term Disabilty. My memory, and executive function is failing me. I am really worried about Lyme induced dementia down the road. I hope I can reverse this decline. I'm reading Dr Dale Bredeson's book the "End of Alzheimers " hopefully there is some way to get better. This is very depressing. I want to get better so I can help others get better.
Posted 6/4/2018 9:07 PM (GMT -5)
I'm sorry you are going through that Kct. I was fired from my job so wasn't even able to get on short term disability. There are treatments out there you just have to search. You will get better.
Posted 6/4/2018 9:17 PM (GMT -5)
Terrible news, wishing you healing asap. Have you tried lauricidin and raw garlic? If not what do you have to loose. YouTube it it is amazing, let me know if you try.
Posted 6/5/2018 8:44 AM (GMT -5)
Hi KCT,
I have terrible anxiety and depression and I am not able to work either.I've lost my sense of self and my identity. I used to help people by coaching and feel I can barely go on anymore. I am looking into brain detoxing and spoke to someone at Sponaugle and it seems there is so much more to this than just Lyme disease. and herbals and meds are not handling my situation. I have been sick for Avery long time off and on and now as I age it's getting much worse. I feel like I have dementia. My MRI and leg is normal.
Sorry but I can totally relate ..If you want to talk of email let me know. you are not alone.
Posted 6/5/2018 12:02 PM (GMT -5)
I have been out on Short Term Disability, my 6 months are just about up. Due to finances i am going to try to return to work, not sure if i will go back full time or working part time in some capacity supplementing with long term disability.

i am not sure what this going to be like, other than i am a different person now.

I was a software architect for many years in the pharma/biotech industry, due to all the cognitive/neuro issues even though a lot improved, not sure if i will be able to function in a leadership role like before.

Not sure how long you have been treating, but i would say don't give up hope. maybe Short Term Disability is what you need to focus on your health for a while, then get some improvement in progress then return to work.
Posted 6/5/2018 12:21 PM (GMT -5)
I, too feel your pain.

I haven't worked since 2013. I, too feel like I've lost my identity.
It all seems like a bad dream.

I tried to return to work once in 2013...and it was a disaster...ended up breaking down at work a few times.


But, we gotta keep plugging along...to get through this...and we will..

Hang in there!
Posted 6/5/2018 12:44 PM (GMT -5)
Sorry to hear you are suffering, as others have said maybe some time off is whet you need to be able to heal.

I had 5 months off and managed to go back, there is hope even when it feels impossile.
Posted 6/5/2018 10:18 PM (GMT -5)
Just like the others, I totally understand and feel for you. Recently my symptoms have become worse and I’m not sure what to do. My husband and I went over our budget and we’ll have to make some major changes in order to make it on one income. Today, I started looking at short term disability to help with money temporarily so I can take a break from work. I work a desk job but the memory issues (along with ALL the others) are having an effect on my performance. I feel a ton of guilt for possibly needing to make some drastic changes because of me. But I’ve tried to carry on like normal, working 40 hours a week plus being a mom and wife, for a year without any kind of break for healing. Like my husband said though, my health is worth more than vacations, etc.
Posted 10/15/2018 10:04 AM (GMT -5)
Kct hope you are feeling much better. Have you found anything that helps with your neuro symptoms ?
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