how do you treat someone for lymes disease that has had it for 5 months untreated?
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I've been EXACTLY where you are before. Lymes is scary and the info out there is scattered and hard to understand (believe me, I did plenty of research when I could muster the energy). \n\nYour husband will need to go to an Infectious Disease Specialist. They will do one of two things...\n\n1) Try the original treatment (the one he should have gotten just after he was infected), which is a massive dose of antibiotic in pill form. For me, it was a half gram of amoxicillian three times a day for two weeks. If they go this route, let me warn you that it's REALLY hard on your system to have that kind of dose of antibiotic in it. I was nauseous for quite a while after that treatment. If your husband likes yogurt, make sure he eats a lot of it to keep up the good bacteria in his digestive system. Believe me, it'll make life easier. \n\n2) The second treatment option is more invasive. For me, the first treatment did not work and I had to go to this one. The doctor's office inserted a 6 inch catheder in my arm so that I could give myself IV injections of the antibiotic Rocephin (I think that's how you spell it) once a day. The catheder stayed in my arm for five weeks. The insertion of the catheder is very easy - giving blood is more painful than having a catheder put in - so there's nothing to be afraid of, really, but it is scary the first time. He'll have to give himself a total of four injections a day - 2 heparin injections (heparin is a blood thinner and will keep the cathedar from getting clogged), the actual antibiotic, and a saline solution. The other three injections (the heparin and saline) will keep the cathedar clear and clean. He'll have to keep the area the catheder is in clean and dry and whatever the doctor uses to keep the cathedar still on his arm will have to be changed every couple of days, too. No alcohol while he's on the Rocephin, either. \n\nFor me, the Rocephin treatment worked pretty well. The results were slow in showing themselves, though. Be patient. When I was done, the doc said that there really weren't any more treatment options for me, but if the symptoms return to come back and they'd do the catheder/Rocephin treatment again. \n\nI WAS still fatigued after the treatment and my joints are still not what they should be, but I got a LOT of relief for both in the strangest place - my chiropractor.\n\nThe chiropractor put me on a multivitamins and omega-three fatty acids, and did adjustments three times a week, and insisted that I get at least 20 minutes of cardio workout 3 times a week.\n\nI had never been to a chiropractor before and really kinda thought they were quacks, but I was at the end of my rope. \n\nMy right hand to God, it worked. The fatigue is GONE. My joints still get pretty stiff sometimes, but it WORKED. I've never been in this kind of shape before (good shape!), and I have my energy back - and I'm symptom free. \n\nI'm wishing you lots of luck. Having Lyme sure wasn't a pleasent experience for me, and I hope that what I learned can be of use to you. \n\nIf you're interested in going the chiropractor route, and would like to have your chiropractor talk to my chiropractor, just ask. I'll check back after a while and see if you've left any comments asking for that info. I'd be happy to email or message you his contact information.\n\nBest of luck in your recovery - it can be done!!
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This person needs to seek out a professional that is experienced with infectious disease and/or travel medicine.  What type of parasitic disease is it?  many times these are slow to respond to medical treatment.  Good luck
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I believe the ones to really worry about are the "deer ticks", at least that is what we call them in the midwest area.  I also have heard that they must be attached for at least 24-48 hours to transfer Lyme disease. I think that most people get Lyme disease from deer tick nymphs, not adult deer ticks.  Deer tick nymphs are about the size of the period at the end of this sentence.  Hard to believe, but true.  How are you ever going to spot that?  People describe a "moving freckle", if they are seen at all.
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Consult with your doctor they have a methed where they can freeze them off.
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take them to a doctor
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The allopathic medical system looks for the cause of illness/disease first.  If no cause can be found, then no disease can be named or treated.   Lyme disease is one that is difficult to identify via lab tests so it is hard to diagnose.  However, there are other systems of medicine, such as homeopathy or traditional Chinese medicine, that look at the symptoms or the pattern of symptoms of a disease.  When you visit one of these specialists, you will be amazed at the questions they ask.  They will want to know what makes the symptoms better/worse, if there are disturbances in sleep, if heat/cold aggravates/soothes, etc.  Many patients are relived to be able to talk about ALL their symptoms and have them considered in the diagnostic process.  Once the symptoms are assessed, the therapist will come up with a course of treatment.  The process of healing may be slow, but many patients are responsive.  I would continue to work with your doctor, but I would seek the help of a homeopathic physician or an acupuncturist that has intensive training in Chinese herbal medicine.  Make sure any alternative therapist you consult with has the proper credentials.  To find an acupuncturist/Chinese medicine practitioner, go to http://www.nccaom.org/find.htm
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Hi Justin\n\nHere are some ideas to start the healing process. Contacts on the bottom.\n\nQuick Action Steps for Lyme Disease\n\n1. To help determine if you have Lyme Disease, go to Dr. Burrascano's symptom checklist (a.k.a. Risk Profile) using the following link: www2.lymenet.org/domino/file.nsf/UID/guidelines \n\n2. Avoid all alcohol and sugars, all processed and fried foods, all refined flour products, commercial fruit and vegetable juices, artificial sweeteners, and foods that contain hydrogenated oils and trans-fatty acids. Dairy products, caffeine, and non-herbal teas should be consumed sparingly, if at all. \n\n3. Emphasize a diet of organic, whole foods, with plenty of fresh fruits, complex whole grains, organic free-range meats, poultry, and wild caught fish, and drink an abundance of pure, filtered water. \n\n4. Also be sure to be tested for food allergies and sensitivities and eliminate all foods for which you test positive. \n\n5. Useful nutrients include vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin B1, biotin, inositol, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, omega-3 oils, calcium pantothenate, magnesium, and zinc, as well as CoQ10, acidophilus, the amino acid L-carnitine, and thymus gland extract. \n\n6. Helpful herbs include astragalus, gingko biloba, ginseng, and maitake and reishi mushrooms, as well as cordyceps and Laryx.\n \n7. Get plenty of rest and learn how to effectively minimize and manage stress. \n\n8. To ensure full recovery, also seek out the help of support groups and organizations dedicated to providing information about Lyme disease. The following doctors and organizations are a good place to start:\n\nJoseph J. Burrascano, Jr., M.D., 139 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, NY 11937; (631) 324-7337 \n\nLida Mattman, Ph.D., Nelson Medical Research Institute, 11664 Martin Road, Warren, MI 48093; (810)755-6430 \n\nJoAnne Whitaker, M.D., Bowen Research and Training Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 627, Palm Harbor, Florida 34682; (727) 937-9077. Website: www.bowen.org \n\nThe following organizations provide further resources and information about Lyme disease:\n\nInternational Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. P.O. Box 341461, Bethesda, MD 20827: (301) 263-1080. Website: www.ilads.org \n\nLyme Disease Foundation, Inc. One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103; (860) 525-2000. 24-hour Hotline: (800) 866-LYME. Websites: www.lyme.org, www.jstd.org \n\nThe Lyme Disease Network. 43 Winton Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Website: www.lymenet.org \n\nVonner Health Services. 500 Spring Street, Suite 104, Gainesville, GA 30506; (770) 654-9400. Website: www.vonner.com
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SEE A DR AND HAVE HIM FREEZ IT OFF WITH LQD.NYG2 IT BURNS LIKE HELL BUT POOF GONE FOR LIFE
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There is a great natural remedy,but it isn't cheap.\nBook a dead-sea vacation.\nSome people swimming in the dead sea have been known to be without any symptoms for more than a year.\nSo to keep the good results you do have to book the same vacation next year.\nGood luck and good health.
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My son had a similar condition last year at school. The nurse at school called me and apparently it is called " Fifth disease". It went away within 2 days,  it was splotchy, red, no itch, no fever, no residual side effects, but he looked horrible for 2 days, it affected his cheeks, arms, thighs, buttocks, back and stomach it  has never come back, I have never heard of anything like this being a recurring problem. Best wishes, Tiff
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Lyme Disease ( commonly misspelled as Lime or Lyme's ) symptoms may show up fast, with a bang, or very slowly and innocuously. There may be The Lyme Rash \ninitial flu-like symptoms with fever, headache, nausea, jaw pain, light sensitivity, red eyes, muscle ache and stiff neck. Many write this off as a flu and because the nymph stage of the tick is so tiny many do not recall a tick bite. The classic rash may only occur or have been seen in as few as 30% of cases (many rashes in body hair and indiscreet areas go undetected). Treatment in this early stage is critical. \n\nIf left untreated or treated insufficiently symptoms may creep into ones life over weeks, months or even years. They wax and wane and may even go into remission only to come out at a later date...even years later. \nThe real problem is that all those symptoms are commom to several diseases infectious or not.
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No straight answer, but everything I'm looking at indicates that ITP is generally treatable with drug therapy - and it's usually temporary, lasting from under 6 months up to one year. I'm not a doctor, so take anything you read on the internet with a bit of skepticism.\n\nYou'll probably want to talk to your doc (and maybe your CO) about possible courses of action. I hope everything works out okay for you.
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It should start clearing up within three days but you have to take an antibiotic for three months if you contacted Lyme's disease.This is nothing to mess around with.I had it for five years and never tested positive for it before they finally found it.Please see the best doctor you can find because the effects can last a lifetime.Good Luck!
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3 - 4 weeks.  There is no treatment, the disease is self limiting ie it goes away on its own.  The link below gives more info
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Has the patient been treated in any way for lymphedema?  Lymphedema that is untreated can cause venous statis ulcers.  The patient should see a lymphedema therapist and possibly a wound treatment center or wound specialist.  If neither are available in the area, an infectious disease doctor.  The treatment for lymphedema would be complete/complex decongestive therapy which is made up of manual lymph drainage, compression, skin care, and specific exercises to promote lymph flow.  The manual lymph drainage therapy is similiar to a medical massage, it's bodywork that specifically focus's on moving the stagnant fluid to circulate and be transmitted out of the body.  It feels like a massage.  Sometimes skin grafts are done in extreme circumstances but being conservative first is better simply due to the risk of infection, and now since the patient has lymphedema, any surgery puts him/her at further risk for more areas of lymphedema.  When you say the ulcer spreads, if it looks the least bit infected, cellulitis may be present, the patient would need strong antibiotics, possibly IV in hospital or at home.  Infection must be cleared up in order to start lymph drainage therapy.  If you need help in finding a treatment center or therapist, you may email me from my website below and I will help you find one.
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How long have you been in this condition?\n\nI suggest continuing with the chiropractic care - people respond differently to the treatment so you need to give it at least 3 months... think about how long you've been in this state, it's hardly fair to expect an instant recovery.\n\nI have seen a lot of skeptical people in your condition and worse and with persisting care from their chiropractor have made excellent recoveries, so just keep going =)
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Did he get injured somewhere on his face or head in the past 6 months?\nDoes he have any other kind of nervous system disfunction or disease?\nHow does he respond to cold weather?\nIs he taking meds which might give him this wierd side effect? Perhaps.\nIt sounds like you're just going to have to wait it out and see what is causing it and perhaps alter some things and see if he keeps getting it.\nIt may also be some kind of muscle tension from stress, caffiene, etc.