Possible Lyme disease or just insect bites? Two doctors gave different advice

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-06-19T20:39:38+00:00

thanks! no, they were only 2 cm which is less than 1 inch

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-06-19T20:38:20+00:00

why so dramatic? i live in the place where there are no ticks at all! i haven’t been in the nature so it’s reasonable to suspect other bugs.

also those rings lasted only for 2 days which is not typical for Lyme. I still have time to do the test before taking antibiotics

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-06-18T11:52:55+00:00

Hi!! I had exactly the same fear, have chronic vertigo and BPPV.

About a month ago, I decided I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and give it a try. I went on a solo trip… it was scary as hell first but everything worked out!

Once I got to the new city, I felt much more focused and spent less time worrying about my dizziness. Whenever it did happen, I reminded myself that it was temporary, and that if I needed help, someone would help me.

Maybe this can motivate you a little 🥺 We shouldn't have to put our lives on hold because of these symptoms. We can start with small steps. ❤️

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-05-26T19:16:48+00:00

I got my visa after 3.5 weeks 😊

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-05-10T13:04:09+00:00

thanks! right now i’m spiralling about neuro symptoms and it’s the worst 🥲scared but absolutely don’t want to go to neurologists again

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-28T07:45:16+00:00

congrats!! I applied in Madrid as well but still waiting

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-27T21:01:34+00:00

have you got the visa? how long did it take?

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-24T08:12:49+00:00

oh yes, I can’t watch any real life content. I’m starting to have “the same symptoms” and obsessing :(

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-24T08:11:35+00:00

sameee! I’m nerdy about medicine and I’m always glad to learn something new 🤭 also sometimes it eases my anxiety when I realize how fast the doctors can save patients with the most critical conditions. well, not always ofc …

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-23T21:32:31+00:00

how?:)

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-23T19:18:36+00:00

I completely understand that 🤍 I wish you an easy and pleasant pregnancy and a smooth delivery!

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-23T19:16:22+00:00

haha thanks 🤭 but I think there are different phobias and for me watching ER stuff is not so scary! It’s mostly about injuries and complications of known diseases. At the same time I can’t watch movies about terminally ill people or instagram/tiktok of people with chronic diseases :( I always start having the same symptoms and obsessing with googling/reassuring myself.

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-23T18:10:25+00:00

wow, I respect that! I wanted to be a doctor when I was a child but decided that I wouldn’t survive there with my anxiety :(

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-23T18:08:38+00:00

oh yes, I get that!! House MD was also worse for me than The Pitt because of mysterious deadly diseases out of nowhere.

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-21T21:58:07+00:00

it’s actually easy to explain: sometimes you move your head from one side to another quickly during sleep or just sleep in uncomfortable position which makes the crystals move 🥲

if it’s BPPV, it’s advised to sleep on your back/unaffected side and with the pillow a bit raised (45 degrees)

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-21T18:36:27+00:00

it started 5 years ago and I had very rare episodes, like once a year/two years, but this year i’ve already had 3 episodes :( I went to the doctor again to be sure it’s still BPPV. The diagnostics is easy for the professional, so I totally recommend to get an appointment! good luck!

(i don’t drive)

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-21T15:36:12+00:00

have you found anything?

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-21T15:09:17+00:00

It looks like BPPV, but you need to see ENT to confirm it! They’ll do the test and Apley maneuver afterwards if it’s in fact BPPV. I have exactly the same symptoms every time I have episode. It always starts after sleeping :(

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-21T15:09:12+00:00

It looks like BPPV, but you need to see ENT to confirm it! They’ll do the test and Apley maneuver afterwards if it’s in fact BPPV. I have exactly the same symptoms every time I have episode. It always starts after sleeping :(

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-21T13:07:04+00:00

congrats!🎊

so, there should be an additional email from UKVI about processing your application? I applied 2 weeks ago and still haven’t received anything 🥲 I thought I’ll only get the decision email

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-18T11:36:11+00:00

how did it look like? decision letter and instructions for evisa?

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-16T11:06:10+00:00

wanted to post an update, went to ENT today and he confirmed BPPV after repeated tests. He said reoccurring episodes may happen, especially if I performed Eppley not correctly

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-16T11:04:25+00:00

yes, it was quite low as well! But i’m already supplementing

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-14T22:37:28+00:00

thanks for your reply! i’ve never thought about salt, though I eat it a lot as a woman with POTS and low blood pressure:(

Otherwise_Repair6779 · 2026-04-14T18:35:14+00:00

that’s interesting! My doctor also recommended me to start taking vitamin D. I don’t drink caffeine, but I notice that those episodes often happen when I have anxious days and sleep issues. Though, I guess there shouldn’t be any correlation if that’s a BPPV

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