Am I the only one who likes Little House on the Prairie or Knots Landing?

Hi Denise, we watched Little House when we were kids, all crowded around the tv, waiting for it to come on and I was addicted to Knots Landing when it was on.

But I have a question for you if you don't mind = to what do you accredit your being symptom free for 4 years. My current LLMD is treating me with antibiotics but also a number of supplements as well. I am having a hard time, symptoms for over 5 years now. Currently battling anxiety/depression, blurry vision, headaches, etc. Would really appreciate any advice. Thanks.

Hi again springsjean,

I'm sorry you are feeling depressed, I had my days where I felt the world was dark and bleak, I am not always positive, especially when I was suffering from lyme.  I will never, ever forget those dark days so my heart goes out to you.

I believe that sometimes we need to become our own advocate and look at the big picture:  if your current protocol is not working for you after a substantial amount of time, I believe it's time to look into other protocols.  Personally, I do not believe that antibiotics are the answer at least it wasn't for me.   Most of the people that I know that became well used alternative medicine. 

What do you have to lose by buying some alternative medicine books and learning?  There are some excellent books out there "Healing Lyme" by Stephen Buhner,  "Beating Lyme Disease" by Dr. David Jernigan, and others... 

Are you detoxing?   Are you in a stressful situation?  What kind of diet do you follow?   Financial problems?  

I believe everything plays a role in this disease.  I asked my now ex-husband to leave because he caused me lots of stress..   I felt so much peace when he finally did leave even though I was getting any more money from him.    But the peace outweighed everything else. 

Today I am feeling stress from this economy, I will not lie.. So now I am planning my next move which is to sell my house and move to Vermont where the cost of living is much less and I will be surrounded by beautiful country with lakes and rivers..   

Don't let this disease define you...  Question your current doctor (and if he/she gets defensive that should tell you much), read books and learn and be brave and try a different protocol...  I feel for you..

Denise

Hi all,

Patti, I won't watch Martha Stewart either!  Something about her is so cold and unfeeling..

Knots Landing was the only "soap" I got into when they showed it, I'm basically not a "soap opera" person (boring)..  But there was much reality in Knots and it grabbed me (could not get into Dallas)..   I liked the "early" Little House when Laura was a little girl compared to when Laura got married to Dean Butler (Almonzo) though the blind school episodes were great.

Ah, the Waltons, I only caught some of the Waltons and would crack up every time they said "Good Night" to each other.

I don't have a dish, I have cablevision so I get TCM which is my all time favorite now (yeah, I even subscribe to their e-mails so I get to see what's on the entire month).  I love the old movies and naturally Cary Grant, Gregory Peck (love To Kill a Mockingbird), Bette Davis, Gene Tierney, etc. 

I don't know if I will switch to a dish.. I get the 3 in one package (cable, internet, and telephone).  But I plan on moving anyway so it doesn't matter anyway.

Razzle, I never saw Numb3rs so I have no idea what that's about.  Don't you hate it when they take off the good shows?   I refuse to watch junky shows as well as movies.   Even though I get HBO, Encore, and Stars I rarely watch any of the movies unless it's an old one.   I compare the old films to the new when blood, sex, etc. was not shown and left to one's imagination, today they show everything, what do they think, that we can't figure out what's going on without showing every detail?  

Denise

Our one splurge is "Netflicks" - don't know what I'd do without it some days!!!

Denise, thanks so much. I just started with this LLMD in May. She has diagnosed me with bartonella, herpes and has me on many supplements and things like alpha lipoic acid, rhodiola (for stress), AG Immune, etc. I am still on antibiotics and antimalarial but she wants me to try and cut back in the next few months and start with cats claw. I was really feeling better but all of a sudden hit a brick wall again. Although discouraged, I just get so confused whether the drugs are working, it is a herx or the anxiety/depression are from the drugs themselves. I am trying to detox (lemon water, baths), exercise (can't do more than walk), and just can't figure out what the heck diet to eat. Thought I was doing great with eating fruit but now think that was bad cause too much sugar/arginine, read that high protein not always good for lyme, etc. I research daily and just get more and more confused. I will however look into Dr. J's protocol. thanks so much again.

Hi all,

springsjean, you are welcome.   I think when people start feeling bad again it's because it's possible your body is full of toxins.  How often are you doing the detox baths?  Are you dry skin brushing everyday?  Our skin is our largest living organ and to open those pores by brushing them is really healthy and doesn't take that long. 

Diet..  That's a toughie!  Maybe we should start a Lymie Diet thread.  I can not afford organic and with the economy being what it is, maybe we can share our favorite recipes. 

Anyway, I thought sugar from fruit was okay since it's a natural sugar compared to sugar from candy.   I've been on a high protein diet (low carb) but I'm not sick (knock on wood) so it's working great for me.   Sounds like your doctor is doing the right thing by cutting back on the antibiotics..  Can you afford to buy Dr. J's book?   Reading that may help you understand what's going on inside your body.   

Getting back to Little House: 

I think the eldest girl's name was Mary, the middle one is Laura (Melissa Gilbert) with the freckles and the younger one Carrie.. 

How could we forget Nellie?  She was such a trouble maker!  Her mom was also a piece of work, LOL!   Mrs. Harriet Olsen?  I always felt bad for her husband Nells.   I'm trying to decide what episode I like the best but there were too many good ones.. 

Netflicks?  I don't get that and I already pay enough for cable!

Knots Landing:  I think I got hooked when Val and Gary moved into the Cul-de-Sac and then Donna Mills (Abby) went after Gary...  Everyone always said "poor Valene"..  That show just got better and better..   And then when Nicolette Sheridan joined the show (from Desperate Housewives) aka Paige, I couldn't wait to see the next episode.   But they don't televise that show anymore...  

Oh, do I go on and on or what?  LOL!

Hey, if anyone has e-mailed me, my e-mails are not working right now so please don't think I'm ignoring anyone okay?   I may have a virus (computer) and need to do a system restore (done that a zillion times!)

Revision:  Springsjean, yeah, I still do those foot baths for more reasons than one (I have horrible looking feet and these baths soften my calluses).  Anyway, I have this inflatable foot thingy that I bought from Avon (you can use a large pan, anything that your feet will fit into) and I take hot water (not warm), take a huge measuring cup to fill the foot thing, add Cayenne Pepper and Dry Mustard Powder (I don't measure anymore, I just throw it all in). 

The measurements are in the sticky on top "New to Lyme?  Start Here!" and before I put my feet in I dry skin brush the bottoms of my feet and soak up to 30 minutes.   I like to do this when I know I'm going to sit at the computer for a while or sit on my couch while knitting.   My cats take one whiff of this and run! 

Denise

Hi Lisa,

I think Mary was my favorite as she was kind of shy like me (believe it or not!) and also loved to read books (when I was younger I couldn't read enough books!)..   Yeah, when Paige joined Knots that show became even better!   I was surprised that Paige fell in love with Sumner (Devane). 

It cost me $100.00 a month for the Borrelogen and the CNS/PNS Neuro-Antitox back then plus the shipping.   I think the prices are the same except for the Microbojen (but I didn't take that until 3 months after I started).  It used to be $48.00 for a bottle.

Hope that helps,

Denise