Anyone who has talked to me in the last 7 years knows I have Celiac disease and stick to a very strict gluten free diet. And about 3 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with late stage Lyme disease.
I knew little about Lyme except ticks were usually the culprit. For the last several weeks all I have done is research. Research Lyme disease, treatment options, doctors, support groups, diets and stories.
The disease is preventable, if antibiotics are administered within 24 hours. And odds are still pretty good if caught early. Over tens years later, there doesn’t seem to be too much hope in a cure. Treatment options consist of antibiotics and alternative routes. I have read lots of reviews and testimonies and either way it isn’t an easy road.
Most people in the Lyme community say to stay away from the traditional routes because it doesn’t work. I understand that not all treatment works for everyone but I don’t think highly intelligent people in a field of science know nothing about treatment. I might change my mind in the midst of this, but for now I want to try both traditional and alternative at the same time. I have heard great things about rife machines, vitamin c infusion and amino acids and want to try everything.
I applied to be seen at Johns Hopkins and today was accepted! August 22nd I have appointment at Johns Hopkins. He has great patient reviews (mostly) and hopefully he will be great with me. I also have talked to a few alternative doctors that have agreed to work with me at the same time to do the alternative treatment.
So Nathan and I will be moving to Baltimore for a few months. Moving weekend is August 10th!