The last few days have been rough - I just feel awful. I’ve slept a lot and when I try to get up, my bp drops and I start to feel like I’m gonna pass out. This morning I woke up feeling better, a little energy, brain function. I was sitting with my family having…
Brain Fog Is No Joke
Working memory disfunction can one of my most frustrating symptoms. I used to be a master of switch tasking - I could have multiple projects going at once and flip back and forth between them as needed. There have been many times when just switching from one app on my phone to another causes me…
The Things I Miss The Most
One of the questions on some doctors intake forms is “what activities are you unable to do because of your illness?” I always write the big things like kayaking and hiking, That really downplays how sick I am. And while these are things I do miss, they are not the things I miss the most.…
Full Moon Effects
No one seems to know how or why, but it’s clear to many that the cycle of the moon can impact the body both physically and emotionally. Some people don’t notice any change - but Lymies often experience an increase in symptoms during the full moon. Last night, Nov 8, was not only a full…
Salicylate Intolerance
I’ll write more about salicylates in the future - below are some articles explaining what it is and foods to avoid. https://www.dietvsdisease.org/salicylate-intolerance/ https://healinghistamine.com/blog/healing-salicylate-sensitivity/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2017/05/24/lose-energy-eating-brussels-sprouts-taking-aspirin-mystery-behind-salicylate-intolerance/ Calming Salicylate Sensitivity Omega 3 - helps prevent inflammatory response Peppers with capsaicin - regular consumption reduces the bioavailability of salicylates in the bloodstream (habanero, Thai, Tabasco & cayenne are high…
Humidity & Current Symptoms
A few years back, Dave and I spent a week on Kauai. It was huuuuumid! My pain dissipated. We came home and boom - pain high. Every time I’ve been somewhere with humidity, my pain drops - not gone, but bearable. The last several days have been high humidity - and it’s been great. Today…
Cranial Cervical Instability (CCI)
Adding to the list of diagnosis’ I’ve racked up - CCI is a likely missing piece of the puzzle. Symptoms can include: Head tilting Intracranial hypertension – pressure headachesBrian fog, concentration difficulties, memory issuesDysautonomia Digestive problemsSwallowing difficultiesHiccupsTMJBurning mouth and facial painStrange skin sensationsExcessive sweating, Sweaty hands, and palmsItching skinCardiovascular type disordersVision problemsTinnitus & ear problemsSinus…
Swelling
For several days now, my feet (ankles and toes mainly) have been swelling up a little. No clue why. Today, the side of my face, the cheek mainly, is swollen. Tender to the touch too. Lyme can certainly cause swelling in joints they live, especially knee and ankle, but I’m not convinced that’s what this…
Dysautonomia
Shortness of breath - high heart rate - low bp - dizziness - weakness - nausea - all caused by an autonomic nervous system that just doesn’t work right. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) connects organs to the brain stem or spinal chord - mediating heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pupillary response, metabolism, digestion,…
Recognizing Lyme Carditis
Lymedisease.org Video I often chock up chest pain to some random episode caused by Lyme or one of it’s co-conditions. Know the signs of Lyme carditis and when to get help.
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