Garrett424
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- Jun 20, 2014
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- Teknetics Omega 8000
Teknetics Delta 4000,
Deteknix XPointer,
Fiskar's Big Grip Digger & my old Army Trench shovel for the tough jobs
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- Metal Detecting
Looks like my hunting days are over for a little while. Got confirmation on what I had already suspected; that stinkin', rotten infection affectionately known as Lyme disease is living and growing inside of me. I'm in MD and this is one of the worst states for this filthy, evil scourge.
I had it before back in 2007 and walked around for 6 months misdiagnosed by at least 6 doctors. By the grace of God I went to a Baltimore hospital in one of the worst neighborhoods in town and the doctor who examined me knew what it was immediately. At that point I was at stage III, with a paralyzed face (looked like a stroke victim), terrible double vision from misaligned eyes, pain in every muscle and joint from head to toe and a chronic, never ending headache I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
After a 6 week round of doxycycline I was back to my old self. Although I've continued to test positive for this scourge ever since, I've been asymptomatic the entire time; until now.
Apparently my luck ran out. I was either reinfected at some point or just came out of remission due to getting a nasty virus and compromising my immune system. I'll never really know because I never even knew when or where I was bitten the first time around.
The "go to" medication, doxycycline has gone from 34.00 a month to over 400.00. They claim it has something to do with the supply being affected from hurricane Sandy. I don't believe it but that doesn't change anything. Amoxicillin works pretty well too but you have to take more of it. A 10 day supply is about 14.00.
"Natural" antibiotics or antimicrobials won't kill this stuff. Don't believe anyone who says it will. This stuff is virulent and you need very strong weapons to defeat it. The natural stuff can't hurt but don't take the chance. If it doesn't work you'll be far sicker by the time you realize it. Use the big guns along with the natural stuff.
I HATE taking antibiotics and haven't taken any since September for an infection on my lower leg and before that, 7 years ago for the last round of Lyme's. But I welcomed it today because I know it will make me better eventually. I always load up on probiotics as well. It makes the anti's much more tolerable.
The reason I'm posting about this is as a warning to ANYONE whose been bitten by a tick at any time this season. I'm not seeking sympathy or tips on treating the infection. I'm pretty well versed on Lyme, it's treatment protocols and it's co infections.
Keep in mind that it no longer matters if it's a deer tick, a dog tick or a run of the mill, common woods tick. They can ALL carry it now as well as other nasty bacteria that can wreck your life. It can take months or even years for symptoms to present after being bitten. It can hide inside you and strike at a weak moment when you least expect it.
If you suspect you've been bitten, GO GET CHECKED OUT ASAP. If you wait, your life could be changed for the worse for a very long time; perhaps permanently.
I spent every night of the summer out 'til dark in many places in the woods, in the weeds, the streams, the rivers, etc. I was likely bitten at some point and never noticed. Fortunately, I recognized the symptoms over the last two weeks or so; achy joints, muscles, low grade fever and chills, ,pins and needles in the extremities, hypersensitivity of the skin, brain fog, difficulty doing routine things, dropping things when I shouldn't, an awful headache that NOTHING touches, inability to sleep more than a few hours at a time and a general felling of non well being that WILL NOT go away until the bacteria is destroyed.
I swear, I even saw a guy in a gray winter jacket standing on the sidewalk as I drove by and when I blinked my eyes, he was GONE. This happened about two hours ago. This is some spooky stuff, believe me.
If you live on the east coast or the Northeast, be especially vigilant where ANY tics are concerned. It's hard to believe that such tiny critters can have such a life changing impact but they do. I cannot stress this enough. Don't think it "can't happen to you" because it most definitely can and will if you're not careful.
Again, if you've been bitten, go get tested and/or treated ASAP before it starts growing inside of you. It will be money VERY well spent and you'll never regret it. This stuff is SOOOOOO NASTY. I cannot stress this enough.
The first time, I TRULY believed I was dying. I had NO FEAR whatsoever and it would have been a welcome relief. That's how bad this can get.
As for me, I've been through this before and I've been through worse more than once. I'll get better sooner or later. I'm happy I was able to put a name to it so I know exactly what I need to do.
I plan on getting better soon and getting at least a few more hunts in before the ground freezes. Keeping a positive outlook is always good medicine.
I had it before back in 2007 and walked around for 6 months misdiagnosed by at least 6 doctors. By the grace of God I went to a Baltimore hospital in one of the worst neighborhoods in town and the doctor who examined me knew what it was immediately. At that point I was at stage III, with a paralyzed face (looked like a stroke victim), terrible double vision from misaligned eyes, pain in every muscle and joint from head to toe and a chronic, never ending headache I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
After a 6 week round of doxycycline I was back to my old self. Although I've continued to test positive for this scourge ever since, I've been asymptomatic the entire time; until now.
Apparently my luck ran out. I was either reinfected at some point or just came out of remission due to getting a nasty virus and compromising my immune system. I'll never really know because I never even knew when or where I was bitten the first time around.
The "go to" medication, doxycycline has gone from 34.00 a month to over 400.00. They claim it has something to do with the supply being affected from hurricane Sandy. I don't believe it but that doesn't change anything. Amoxicillin works pretty well too but you have to take more of it. A 10 day supply is about 14.00.
"Natural" antibiotics or antimicrobials won't kill this stuff. Don't believe anyone who says it will. This stuff is virulent and you need very strong weapons to defeat it. The natural stuff can't hurt but don't take the chance. If it doesn't work you'll be far sicker by the time you realize it. Use the big guns along with the natural stuff.
I HATE taking antibiotics and haven't taken any since September for an infection on my lower leg and before that, 7 years ago for the last round of Lyme's. But I welcomed it today because I know it will make me better eventually. I always load up on probiotics as well. It makes the anti's much more tolerable.
The reason I'm posting about this is as a warning to ANYONE whose been bitten by a tick at any time this season. I'm not seeking sympathy or tips on treating the infection. I'm pretty well versed on Lyme, it's treatment protocols and it's co infections.
Keep in mind that it no longer matters if it's a deer tick, a dog tick or a run of the mill, common woods tick. They can ALL carry it now as well as other nasty bacteria that can wreck your life. It can take months or even years for symptoms to present after being bitten. It can hide inside you and strike at a weak moment when you least expect it.
If you suspect you've been bitten, GO GET CHECKED OUT ASAP. If you wait, your life could be changed for the worse for a very long time; perhaps permanently.
I spent every night of the summer out 'til dark in many places in the woods, in the weeds, the streams, the rivers, etc. I was likely bitten at some point and never noticed. Fortunately, I recognized the symptoms over the last two weeks or so; achy joints, muscles, low grade fever and chills, ,pins and needles in the extremities, hypersensitivity of the skin, brain fog, difficulty doing routine things, dropping things when I shouldn't, an awful headache that NOTHING touches, inability to sleep more than a few hours at a time and a general felling of non well being that WILL NOT go away until the bacteria is destroyed.
I swear, I even saw a guy in a gray winter jacket standing on the sidewalk as I drove by and when I blinked my eyes, he was GONE. This happened about two hours ago. This is some spooky stuff, believe me.
If you live on the east coast or the Northeast, be especially vigilant where ANY tics are concerned. It's hard to believe that such tiny critters can have such a life changing impact but they do. I cannot stress this enough. Don't think it "can't happen to you" because it most definitely can and will if you're not careful.
Again, if you've been bitten, go get tested and/or treated ASAP before it starts growing inside of you. It will be money VERY well spent and you'll never regret it. This stuff is SOOOOOO NASTY. I cannot stress this enough.
The first time, I TRULY believed I was dying. I had NO FEAR whatsoever and it would have been a welcome relief. That's how bad this can get.
As for me, I've been through this before and I've been through worse more than once. I'll get better sooner or later. I'm happy I was able to put a name to it so I know exactly what I need to do.
I plan on getting better soon and getting at least a few more hunts in before the ground freezes. Keeping a positive outlook is always good medicine.
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Drink lots of water and exercise. Before you know it, your immune system will kick the crapola of of that infection!
