After much deliberation, we chose Hansa Center for Optimum Health in Wichita, KS as the place I would come to detox and build my immune system. We considered several places, including one in Chihuahua, Mexico that is similar in a lot of ways. The short story on the decision is simply that this is where…
"War has a way of distinguishing between the things that matter and the things that don't." ~Downton Abbey Anyone who has experienced severe illness has been at war. My family and I have fought battle after battle with Lyme+ and I can tell you that we understand that quote very well. Things that used to…
It's ok to hurt. It's ok to be sick. My husband says these things often. Not because he is ok with me being in pain or being sick - he is reminding me that what I am feeling is real. Even as I lie here this morning with severe muscle pain and feeling like I…
At my last in office appt my doctor told us about a recent study at John Hopkins which combines multiple IV abx to attack various forms of Lyme. Doxy is a key one but I was on that last year and I did not tolerate it so that's out. I've been on rocephin for a…
Daryl Hall & Dr Horowitz Interview on Lyme Disease Even tho Daryl was sick only about a year before being diagnosed and starting treatment, he had a long road to recovery and continues to have flair ups. Like I've said many times, every case of Lyme is different. I pray to be well one day…
My life has not taken the path society deems "normal". I did a lot of stupid things when I was young - more so than most. I became a mom at 21 without a partner. When my little girl came along I grew up and got serious about life. I worked...a lot...and hard. I entered…
And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. "The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace." Exodus 14-13-14 ________________________…
If you are new to Lyme or just want a better understanding of the Lyme diagnosis and treatment challenges, this is a great interview with LLMD Dr. Steven Phillips and singer/songwriter Dana Parish. Dr. Phillips explains what Lyme is and the issues in the medical community and Dana discusses the challenges patients have with finding…
After stopping IV for a month, the pain became too difficult so we resumed 1 of the antibiotics. It has helped some, but I am still struggling with head, neck and back pain - among other miscellaneous issues. Symptoms currently are more indicative of bartonella and babesia so those become the primary treatment focus. John…
Well I am about 10 days into the parasite protocol and I'm still alive, so that's good then, eh? (For whatever reason, my mind is thinking with a British accent / not proper British English, just a play on American English with an occasion twist of words. I don't know why, but play along, won't…
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