SAN DIEGO LYMER

My journey down the rabbit hole that is called Lyme Disease. I became sick after a trip to Virginia in December 2009. Within weeks of returning to Southern California, I became sick and it was then that MY WHOLE LIFE CHANGED. It's been quite a journey since then. I started this blog as an outlet to try and share info I've learned and also links to other sites that I found very helpful.

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

The Invisible Illness

Hi everyone, well it's been quite a long time since I've posted. I've been on the proverbial Lyme "rollercoaster" ov...

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Lyme Disease 101: Interview with Dr. Steven Harris and Dr. Linda Williams

Lyme Disease 101: Video of Radio Interview with Dr. Steven Harris and Dr. Linda Williams who discuss Lyme Disease symptoms which can affect ...

Understanding Calcium Magnesium Ratio

UNDERSTANDING CALCIUM MAGNESIUM RATIO According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 43 percent of Americans (incl...

Monday, August 13, 2012

Candida Die Off

Many Lyme patients also suffer from Candida which can result from long term antibiotics (although even a short course of abx can result in a...

Friday, August 3, 2012

How to interpet the bands on my Western Blot Lyme Test?

( What do all the bands on my Western Blot Lyme Disease test mean? This is a question that came up recently and I was about to write out a...

Monday, July 30, 2012

My Plasma Donation for a Lyme Research Study

See that yellow canister to the left? Thats MY PLASMA! Already separated from my blood. Thought I would give you an update on things. ...

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

New York Times Article: When Lyme invades the brain and spinal system

Please note: This article is over 15 years old, but I found it quite interesting and wanted to share this on my blog. I was recently told I ...

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Great news! LymeTap is once again accepting applications for reimbursement of Lyme Tests up to 75% if you meet eligibility requirements....

Lyme Victims Depend on Each Other (Martha's Vineyard Support Group)

LYME VICTIMS DEPEND ON EACH OTHER By OLIVIA HULL Lyme disease support group offers sympathetic ears and educated referrals to doctors....

Monday, July 9, 2012

How to Deal with Candida OR Lyme Toxin Die-Off

What is Candida Die-Off? Note: Some of these I've tried, and some of them I haven't. I've tried to put my own little note...

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My Lyme Story

Sandie: San Diego, California, United States; I became sick after a visit to Virginia a little over 2 years ago. I used to be very active - lots of hiking all the time, (up to 4 miles a DAY!) and suddenly I couldn't get out of bed from the severe fatigue. All my symptoms appeared suddenly following a week long "flu". Since January of 2010, I've developed terrible joint pains, muscle pain and severe nerve pain in my arms and legs. In addition to the severe joint pain (the worst is in my fingers, shoulder, knees and lower back) I've also developed neuro symptoms which have been a real challenge. My legs have become very weak (especially my left leg) and likes to "give out" on me when walking. Since that new development, I am now using a walker to get around. I've had to learn a lot of coping skills like HUMOR! Connecting with other Lyme patients through online groups - this has been a blessing for me and I've made some wonderful friends through this process, and when things get really bad, I work really hard to remember the things I CAN feel grateful about because let's face it. You can't feel depressed when you're feeling grateful about something. Anything! It's impossible! Try it! Hugs, Sandie

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