Detox (noun): A process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification. My days are filled with finding creative ways to detox or rid my body of the grip Lyme Disease has on it. If only I could make a sign that says: Lyme … Continue reading The process will be long…it will be grueling…it will be worth it!
Category: Lyme Disease
Insomnia
The ugly part of Lyme Disease that you don't see: INSOMNIA. I write this update as I watch the sun come up. Insomnia decided to take over my night and I have not yet slept. My treatment has caused my body to go into overdrive. I tried every trick in the book to go to … Continue reading Insomnia
Emergency EXIT
Does this roller coaster have an emergency exit?? My journey continues as persistent symptoms come and go in waves. Stress seems to cause the symptoms to snowball out of control. My doctor allowed me to back off on my aggressive treatment so I could enjoy some time with my family in Chicago last week. I … Continue reading Emergency EXIT
When Panic Strikes
Leaving the safety of your house with a hidden illness can be a daunting task. Jordan had a basketball tournament this weekend at Illinois Wesleyan. I was not able to make it to his games on Saturday, but I was determined to get there Sunday. I woke up not feeling well at all. I ignored … Continue reading When Panic Strikes
Limitless or Limited?
Limits. We all have them. The number of drinks you can consume while out with friends, the number plates you can fill and eat at a buffet, speed limits...we are surrounded by limits everyday. But what about your body? Do you feel limitless? Do your limits change? What if they change overnight? What if you … Continue reading Limitless or Limited?
Under My Skin…A Typical Day
A snippet of a day in the life of a person battling lyme. The symptoms are complex, they change from minute to minute, they come and go in waves like a roller coaster and many are invisible. It is so hard to explain what lyme patients experience. So much happens under the skin that is … Continue reading Under My Skin…A Typical Day
Insomnia, Stabbing Pains, Tinnitus…Oh My!!!
Week one of the stepped up treatment protocol has come and gone. I have been miserable most of the week so the good news is that the treatment is working. My doctor said week one would be bad, she wasn't kidding. The debilitating fatigue has left and tons of energy has been dropped on me, … Continue reading Insomnia, Stabbing Pains, Tinnitus…Oh My!!!
Plummeting Like a Rocket
I've never liked roller coasters. That feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you plummet like a rocket to the ground strapped to a small metal seat. Battling lyme is like a roller coaster. You have your good days and then you have your moments where you feel like you are in … Continue reading Plummeting Like a Rocket
“But You Look so Healthy”
The part of my illness that you don’t see. When the fatigue and pain become too much, I hide. I retreat to “my spot” on the couch or in bed. Saturday afternoon, my body was tired of fighting. When your body is constantly in battle mode against itself, it eventually will rebel and you will … Continue reading “But You Look so Healthy”
It Gets Worse..
So experienced Lyme warriors say "it gets worse before it gets better". They warn you that you will have your ups and downs and your symptoms will intensify as you fight Lyme. Tonight must be the "it gets worse" part. Over the past few days, my stabbing pains have increased. Tonight they are almost unbearable. … Continue reading It Gets Worse..
Living with Grit and Grace 