Re: Question for Hard concerning Lyme disease.

[Guest guest]

we had 3 cases of negative on western blot. When we suspected lyme disease from

neurological symptoms when all other hormones were in check. The igenix test was

suggested which is an out side lab not covered by insurance. 3 came out

positive. I am sure there is a huge number that have been slipping through the

medical cracks, but lyme is hard to distinquish and can mimic several different

disorders. Lyme can attack the adrenals and even cause down regulation of

cortisol receptors. One of my good friends has been having adrenal and thyroid

imbalances for years, and suspected lyme. Problem was that when she was given

cortef due to her immune system the lyme was brought out of remission. Every

since she used cortef she put on 30 lbs in matter of a few months even once she

stopped it her body has still not regulated. I feel bad for her but finally

convinced her to seek a lyme specialist. The majority of people in alternative

medicine get involved because them or loved ones have poor health issues. Lyme

people can have it for years and it acts very similar to MS as it causes

inflammation of the liver, and also immune system. So when treating the

thyroid, adrenals, and gut, liver all your want, but untill you hit the source

the lyme disease you are just keep filling up a bucket with holes in it. Of the

3 people that I know that have lyme disease also have genetic mutations in mthfr

involving mutation which was most likely triggered from the stress on the body.

The treatment involves antibiodies deoxcycline is first round, but medpron is

usually the most successful one. As with kind of treatment it self has own set

of side effects. Devil claw intravenus has been shown to help through

alternative methods but is not as effective as the other 2.

Dealing with a case as such as your needs with pealing away the indivudal layers

looking for the commmon link. If you live or visit ny, PA, nj, ohio, seattle, Ca

and few other state in wooded areas then you are vulnerable.

>

> A few posts back, you mentioned a patient that had screwed up adrenals and

thyroid due to Lyme disease.

>

> I'm wondering if that's the case with me. I have the " triad " that seems to

occur to many men on this board: Low T, Hypothyroid and low adrenal function.

I have sleep apnea too.

> IMO, any of these things can be the chicken and the rest the egg. Don't know.

>

> But another cause might be Lyme disease.

> So, some questions:

>

> How accurate is the Western Blot? - I never had that, but turned up negative

on ELISA.

>

> Is there another criteria for identifying Lyme?

>

> If I show positive, I've likely had it for 20+ years, since that's how long

I've been dealing with fatigue, muscle pains, cognitive issues, etc.

> What is the treatment for such a chronic version of Lyme?

>

> Thanks in advance.

> If I come up positive

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks. Grew up in NY. Was there when my symptoms started.

I do feel like I'm filling a bucket with a hole in it.

Will probably seek out a Lyme specialist.

> >

> > A few posts back, you mentioned a patient that had screwed up adrenals and

thyroid due to Lyme disease.

> >

> > I'm wondering if that's the case with me. I have the " triad " that seems to

occur to many men on this board: Low T, Hypothyroid and low adrenal function.

I have sleep apnea too.

> > IMO, any of these things can be the chicken and the rest the egg. Don't

know.

> >

> > But another cause might be Lyme disease.

> > So, some questions:

> >

> > How accurate is the Western Blot? - I never had that, but turned up negative

on ELISA.

> >

> > Is there another criteria for identifying Lyme?

> >

> > If I show positive, I've likely had it for 20+ years, since that's how long

I've been dealing with fatigue, muscle pains, cognitive issues, etc.

> > What is the treatment for such a chronic version of Lyme?

> >

> > Thanks in advance.

> > If I come up positive

> >

>

[Guest guest]

correcting hormones may increase some quality of life but it will not give full

resolution to your problem. Actually one of the best lyme specialist is in NY.

Email me to remind me to get his name for you.

> > >

> > > A few posts back, you mentioned a patient that had screwed up adrenals and

thyroid due to Lyme disease.

> > >

> > > I'm wondering if that's the case with me. I have the " triad " that seems

to occur to many men on this board: Low T, Hypothyroid and low adrenal

function. I have sleep apnea too.

> > > IMO, any of these things can be the chicken and the rest the egg. Don't

know.

> > >

> > > But another cause might be Lyme disease.

> > > So, some questions:

> > >

> > > How accurate is the Western Blot? - I never had that, but turned up

negative on ELISA.

> > >

> > > Is there another criteria for identifying Lyme?

> > >

> > > If I show positive, I've likely had it for 20+ years, since that's how

long I've been dealing with fatigue, muscle pains, cognitive issues, etc.

> > > What is the treatment for such a chronic version of Lyme?

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance.

> > > If I come up positive

> > >

> >

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