TheGreatKate

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  Not sure how much more I can take

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  Last Reply: jasonalission0401 07/06/2018

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  I finally found a lyme literate doctor and saw him for the first time in November. He had me do an IGENIX test and it came back positive for lyme with a co-infection (I have been treated for lyme at least 4 times before as well.) I went back on Dec. 24th and he prescribed me Ceftin, 500 mg, every 12 hours. At first I was feeling worse, my aches and pains were worse. I was exhausted, but I was still able to do what needed to be done. Now? I feel like I am going to die if it gets any...

• Lyme Disease
  

  Feeling a little confused and frustrated

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  Last Reply: jasonalission0401 07/04/2018

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  On March 13, I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease...for the 3rd time. The last time I was diagnosed was in Summer of 2011. The time before that was in 1987. After my doctor (well Nurse Practitioner) informed me that I was infected, once again, I said, "well this is the 3rd time I have been diagnosed, should we be concerned that this is Chronic or something?" She said she'd call me back because she was unsure. When she called me back she said that this is a new infection and that there's no...

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  Lyme and Mental Illness

  Posted by: TheGreatKate

  Last Reply: jasonalission0401 06/16/2018

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  I've been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder and anxiety for about 7 years. I have read that Lyme can cause the symptoms of these disorders. I saw my Psychiatrist on Thursday and she started me on a new mood stabilizer as I am feeling angry a lot and hopeless. I have heard other people talk about "Lyme rage." Though. Has anyone else experienced "Lyme rage?" Or could it really be a mental illness? I HATE psych meds. I'd rather eliminate them all together. I guess I am just looking for...