Hi Aerodazed, welcome!

Yes people do get well. Most of them no longer post on the boards because they are busy living their lives and making up for lost time.

Do you have Lyme? How long have you been sick? Are you getting treated by a knowledgeable doctor? This is very important.

Besides Lyme, ticks can also transmit several co-infections including Babesiosis, two types of Ehrlichiosis (HME & HGE), Bartonella, and Mycoplasma. Many people who have Lyme are co-infected. It may affect treatment choice and progress. It is important to be tested for these by a Lyme reputable lab such as IgeneX in Palo Alto, CA. Have you been tested for these?

It is also important to learn as much as possible. I recommend reading Dr. Joseph Burrascano's 2005 Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines For Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses at http://www.ilads.org/burrascano_0905.html He is one of the top Lyme doctors in the country, and many Lyme doctors follow his protocols. I also recommend the book "Everything You Need To Know About Lyme Disease (2nd edition)" by Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner.

My dr. said they are curing lyme I just hope he is right. I have had it for 7 yrs. I had been tested for the co infections I see the Dr,. next week and will have the news. My western blot test scores was 14 pos. out of 14 strands This time I was told to have strand 19 & 34 tested which were never tested before. My Dr. also is testing for any other illness to rule them out. I have really been through the mill. I even went to Dr. Woormser in Weschester thinking he would help and he ended up selling us all out. I have confidance in my Dr. I went back to my family Dr. that I left for so called specialists. Almost 2 months now and I am feeling so much better. My vision my heart my knees my mind all improving. I take 200mg. Doxy and 6000mg Amoxi a day. Thanks for your help. I really do need an encouraging word . Nancy

Hi Nancy. I am sorry you saw Wormser, he has a very bad repuation in the Lyme community.

There are some excellent Lyme doctors in NY. If you ever need a recommendation, let me know.

Are you familiar with the Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction (herx)?

You may know these already, but there are some tips about taking Doxy. Do not have any dairy, magnesium or iron products two hours before or after taking it or it will not be absorbed properly. If it makes you nauseous, eat something substantial and non-dairy before taking it. Avoid the sun. You can get a severe burn in minutes even when wearing sunscreen. Do not lay down for at least an hour after taking it or you can ulcerate your esophagus. This is very painful! Drink a full glass of water when you take it for the same reason.

Whenever you take any antibiotics, make sure you take high-quality acidophilus capsules. They replace the good bacteria in the body and help to prevent yeast overgrowth. The best ones to get are refrigerated. Most healthfood stores have them. Wait at least two hours before or after taking the antibiotics to take the acidophilus.

Good luck with your treatment!

I was not aware of Herxheimer Reaction (herx)I will be reading up on this. I did know about the dairy my dr. instructed me. And all the other things you mentioned I know because I had so much trouble last time I was on high dose.The pro biotics I take 2 a day not with my pills though. I am taking my pills at 6Am 2 & 11:00Pm To get the best coverage. The pro biotics at 11:00am Do you think I am on the right path?

I looked up Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction (herx) I don't remember feeling any of this, I was so very sick when I started the pills so I can not tell if I had a herx reaction. I did not have a rash or any of the call 911 things they talked about. I hope I can get better this time around cause I am really loosing it. Each time you get better and then you get worse it takes it toll. I have been a yoyo, I have been holding my own the past 2 yrs. on Denali Green a mild detox and Colloidal silver because my stomach was distroyed on pills. Then it happened again when I went to get out of bed I could not move, like my nerves could not tell my body to move. I slowly slid my self off the bed and called to Dr.P and he took me in that morning. Scared me, that is how this all got started I could not move and was caried out.

Hi Nancy. Is this Dr. P. in CT?

You can read about the herx at http://www.angelfire.com/biz/romarkaraoke/Herx.html What is a Herxheimer Reaction?

http://www.angelfire.com/me2/StarShar/Herx1.html What To Expect While Herxing

While most people experience the herx, some people do not. You may not have had one if you were not on the proper dose or if you were not taking the best med for your case.

Good luck at your appointment next week. Let us know how it goes okay?

Thanks for the info, Dr. P is in upstate NY he has been bumbarded with ppl from me, so for right now I am not sending him more. Don't want him pissed at me. So many ppl can't find Drs. that will give large dose. When I go I will talk to him about sending more ppl.

Hi Nancy. I am not familiar with a Dr. P. in NY, but I know of several othes who come very highly recommended.

Do you know of any LLMD near Livingston Ny? I have a friend looking for one. Can you also send me a LLMD in my area? I am in orange co. Ny. I will travel if I have to. I thank you for all your help. I have learned more from you in 2 days then anyone in 7 yrs. I did have herx from the colloidial silver I was taking but not anything I could not handle. I have been following all your links and learning things I never knew. Thank you so much, Nancy

Hi Nancy, thank you so much!

There are some excellent Lyme doctors in NY. You can email me at ko_@bellsouth.net for their names.

Hi Nancy,
Sorry to hear you have been feeling so bad. I was diagnosed with Lyme in July of 07. I too have a lot of faith in my regular MD. I was on Doxcycline for 3 weeks, 100 MG twice daily. I have been symtom free of lyme for 7 weeks now. I believe I have been cured since I have no symptons of the disease now. Hang in there. You can get well. It's too bad there is no test to do to know when you are cured but I do feel the doxy worked for me. Take care