Lyme Disease Support Group
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. It is now one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Lyme disease is caused by infection with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, and is primarily transmitted to humans as well as dogs, horses and other domesticated animals by the bite of infected ticks.
I had a workman comp hearing for Lyme yesterday. It was awful. Even my lawyer was not representing me well. However, the company I work for had a total idiot there. He completel dismissed the bullseye rash I had. Said I had a neurological problem because I took Imitrex which is specific for migraines. Asked why I took premarin ??? The female hormone replacement medicine.
My blood test was neg but my doctors statement was superb and symptoms were clear, right down the line with both lyme and babeosis. They were totally confused about the co-infection thing.
Does anyone have experience with this?
My blood test was neg but my doctors statement was superb and symptoms were clear, right down the line with both lyme and babeosis. They were totally confused about the co-infection thing.
Does anyone have experience with this?
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
How long have you been sick? Even though only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get a rash, a bulls-eye rash is a definite sign of Lyme disease. The rash alone merits treatment.
I am sorry the hearing did not go well. When will you know the outcome? Can you appeal if it is not in your favor?
Often, for hearings it is good to focus on how these diseases affect your everyday activities and ability to work. Think long and hard about your symptoms. There can be many symptoms and people sometimes become so used to dealing with them that they almost seem normal. Don't leave anyting out.
It can also help to print out medical journal articles about tick-borne illnesses.
Are you being treated by a knowledgeable doctor? What meds are you taking? How long have you been getting treated?
Hang in there okay?