Lyme Related Arthritis
I still have pain in almost all my joints and have problems walking without hobbling around like I’m 300 years old, but now I am really having problems with joint stiffness from the Lyme disease, too. Last night, I was helping my niece with her math work. She’s learning to add and was really struggling, so I suggested that we make the two numbers and count on our fingers, which is something we take for granted, right? Well, I did the five with no problem - just held up one hand. Then I went to make a 3 with my other hand. I couldn’t. Both the last two fingers just won’t bend. I guess it is back to the doctor again.
November 1st, 2007 at 6:25 pm
I contacted Lyme disease in February, 2007, have gone through 2 series of antibiotics and still feel the joint pain today. The worst part is that there is no doctor that can definitively tell me that my tiredness, pains/dizziness etc are still from Lyme’s or that it is something else. Nice to know there are others that understand! I hate to go back on another series of meds unless I have to. Trying to find alternative ways to cope..
November 2nd, 2007 at 1:58 am
Arlene,
I know how you feel about taking meds. I can’t decide whether all the antibiotic side effects are worse than those of the disease. On the other hand, I am unable to work two days in a row without crippling pain. Keep me updated on how it goes for you.
November 3rd, 2007 at 10:13 pm
I hope this isn’t a stupid question but have your tried the holistic route? I got very sick with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Dec. 2003…. it affected every joint in my body. I was in extreme agony. Could barely walk. I took Bextra for about 4 months until it was taken off the market, but was experimenting, at the same time, with acupuncture, herbs and supplements. My SED rate was 121. It is now normal (between 1 and 7) and I am probably 98% pain-free. I take a slew of herbs etc. but frankly I don’t care. My rheumatologist is amazed at how well I was doing, after he predicted my hands etc. would be deformed if I didn’t take Enbrel, which I refused to take.
He now tells other patients about me.
Something to consider, if you already haven’t.
Best of luck.
November 5th, 2007 at 12:07 am
It definitely isn’t a stupid question and is something I am considering. I do take a supplement that helps with joints, but haven’t consulted a holistic professional yet. I’m glad it helped you so much!