Lyme Disease Question!

Hi, I've been really sick for a few months now, going back and forth between doctors and visiting the ER, misdiagnosed twice after having a bad sinus infection. After taking another blood test, they came to the conclusion I had Lyme Disease. I'm mostly getting severe migrane headaches, heart palpitations, severe fatigue, anxiety attacks, nausea, stomach pains, etc. I've only been on Doxycycline for less than a week, so I should probably give it some time. But has anyone else experienced difficulty breathing/shortness of breath feeling almost all day? Or having difficulty falling asleep and randomly waking up with their heart beating fast for about ten minutes? I know it can't be serious, as I've had tests on my heart and everything came back okay, but I'm just really concerned and wanted to make sure that was part of having Lyme. (And wondering if I'll be alright to go back to college in a week when the term starts.) If anyone could help I'd be very appreciative. Thanks!

Hi xyz!!!
Welcome to our forum!!! I am really sorry to hear that you have a need to be here, but I'm sure you will find us to be a caring, understanding and helpful group!!

As Razzle has already said, those things that you have described are all rather typical for a Lyme Disease patient. I believe that most people who are infected with Lyme, have at least one or two co-infections to go along with it - but that just my opinion.

You mentioned that you are taking Doxy - are you eating each time you take it to protect your stomach? Here is a great link for some "do's & dont's with Doxy:
www.ehow.com/how_2165217_avoid-doxycycline-side-effects.html

It would be a really great idea to read through the thread at the top of the forum titled, "New to Lyme?...Start Here!", as it is packed with great links like the one above, as well as an extensive list of symptoms and other important info that the members here put together.

Living with the symptoms of Tick-borne infections is not easy for many of us, but know that you are not alone!! You can feel free to ask us all kinds of questions!! Almost always someone here has some experience with 'it', or can at least help you to find some info.

Are you currently being treated by a Lyme-literate Medical Doctor (LLMD)? Lyme is a very complex infection and it really requires someone who is truly educated about it.

I do hope that we have managed to help a little!!

Trav

Hi Kate!
Welcome to the Lyme forum! I am sorry that you have a need to be here, but I am glad you stopped by!!

To answer your question - it all depends on what your doctor ordered on the tests - if he/she believes you need to be checked for more than just Lyme Disease, then they will order the appropriate tests to check for more than just LD.

What type of doctor ordered the tests? Your GP, Infectious Disease Doc? This will tell you (& us) a whole lot!

Since you are being checked for Lyme, I would heartily suggest that you start reading about these infections!! They can cause horrid anxiety, as well as a whole list of other symptoms that you may not recognize as being from a tick-borne infection.

At the top of our forum, we have a thread titled, "New to Lyme?...Start here!" and that really is a great place to start reading!!! It was put together by our members here and has a ton of info as well as really great links to help you learn all that you can!!!

Please feel free to ask questions! We are happy to help, and are very understanding, and caring.

I hope this helps a bit!!
Trav

I'm sorry Kate, what is it that you think you might have?