Posted by Phillipa on April 17, 2005, at 22:46:56
In reply to Lyme disease/mental state affected, posted by stargazer on April 17, 2005, at 22:09:48
No it isn't easy. Make sure you have an Elias, and a Western Blot. And make sure your doc is an infection control specialist. I've been battling chronic lymes for 8yrs since I was first dx'd. First doxycycline which will work if it's a new infection. But you need to stay out of the sun. Then IV recephin, then Biaxin for about 3 yrs. I've been in remission since December and will always remain positive for having had the disease. And it can recurr at any time. Suttles[I think that's how it's spelled] has been E-mailing lots of info as she also has it. It can minic chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, arthritis, and some many other diseases. Also get an ANA done as mine was extremely high before IV tx. It's down now but still abnormal at l:l60. I know it's confusing. Fondly, Phillipa
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