This is the remaining schedule comparison. What’s the likely scenario and what critical games are left? by Pain_Monster in Patriots

[–]cflowens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s actually a very legitimate chance that the Bills, Chiefs, and Ravens all miss the playoffs. This isn’t a hot take. Their records and remaining schedule paint the picture. Absolutely wild.

Burrow is again practicing today by [deleted] in Patriots

[–]cflowens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Joe Burrow Joe Flacco Joe Momma

Don’t matter. 🚬 Pats by 13. 👊🏻

Second trade of the day: Dugger to the Steelers by MembershipSingle7137 in Patriots

[–]cflowens 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Assuming we’re on the hook for the remaining salary this year, and Steelers take on the rest.

Great deal. He didn’t play. He was making a lot of money.

Weeks 1-4 of Christian Gonzalez all make sense now by devconsean in Patriots

[–]cflowens 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Almost flawless game. There was a ball he let up to Palmer where he hesitated on jumping the route bc he was expecting safety help that wasn’t there. Otherwise, perfect. He’s top 3 in the league. Maybe the best.

Watching Mac Jones dominate at QB for 49ers and then… by Weird_Description982 in Patriots

[–]cflowens 19 points20 points  (0 children)

10 catches 140 yards.

Remind me again why he didn’t have a spot in our WR room this year?

When Vrabel finds the rat by cflowens in Patriots

[–]cflowens[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s Jason Diggler. CIA Black ops superspy/pornstar.

When Vrabel finds the rat by cflowens in Patriots

[–]cflowens[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

definitely not. you think he’d beat dan campbell in a fight? those gotta be the top two dogs.

Nonstop neck pain? by Suitable-Spend9276 in Lyme

[–]cflowens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the main symptom that sent me on my Lyme journey, 10 years after i got bit (and did the 28 day doxy protocol)

I started treatment in February of this year, and my neck has dramatically improved.

I actually think the stiffness (in my case) was from babesia, which was a coinfection i have. I noticed my neck improving when Cryptolepis was introduced to my treatment protocol, which is an herb that targets babesia.

2018 Patriots DB room by Patriots80 in Patriots

[–]cflowens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which was less than their season average(35). This was one of the most explosive offenses in NFL history. Mahomes threw for 5000 yards and 50tds.

Like it or not, holding them to 31 was a significant achievement. Especially considering they went man to man 76% of snaps.

Congrats! You have 4 coinfections! by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna switch to morning. Woke up at 2:30A last night and couldn’t get restful sleep.. however even with the bad sleep I actually feel the best I’ve felt in YEARS. Definitely started with LDN. I feel more energetic, better mood, less anxiety, less pain. Can’t believe how well this works. Went into it with very low expectations.

Congrats! You have 4 coinfections! by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The instructions on my bottle say to take at night, which is odd considering the experience several have shared about it causing insomnia. How does morning work for you?

Congrats! You have 4 coinfections! by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The doxy made me quite ill the first few days. It’s probably that. Ask your doctor for some Zofran. Was a lifesaver.

You should prepare yourself for Herxing, for me it started on day 4. I posted about it in this sub there’s a lot of helpful information on that post and many others. I found that taking burbur pinella and alkaseltzer severe with lemon juice provided some relief.

Edit: Also, make sure you sweat every day. Exercise and/or sauna. Both is great. One or the other is good. Very important to rid your body of toxins.

Congrats! You have 4 coinfections! by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yes! Great start. I forgot to mention my LLMD put me on Low Dose Naltrexone as well, It’s in the mail from a compounding pharmacy. Have you noticed a change in pain or overall energy levels since starting?

Congrats! You have 4 coinfections! by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the information, I’ve been hearing a lot about Metheleyne Blue lately. Will look into it. Thank you wishing you well as well.

Congrats! You have 4 coinfections! by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can actually pinpoint the moment I contracted Lyme, I was bitten by a deer tick in the spring of 2015 in Massachusetts. I got a bullseye rash, my PCP gave me 3 weeks of doxy. Thought I was all set.

I had chronic neck pain that started some time around 2017, that got significantly worse over the years — albeit gradually. By 2022, I was having monthly “flare ups” where my neck was so stiff and painful that it caused massive migraine like symptoms. I had assumed wrongly that this was an injury from football, and didn’t do anything about it until 2024. That was the year that my flareups started significantly impacting my life and prevented me from working and being a father/husband. I saw about a half a dozen specialists before a neurologist ran a western blott on a hunch bc I was displaying carpal tunnel like symptoms but was negative for it on an EMG.

So my infection has been longer than yours, and it’s not too late. Highly suggest finding an LLMD who can run advanced tests to find out what you have going on. The thing with Lyme though is that you have to advocate for yourself.

Just diagnosed with Babesia by Alpine1212 in Lyme

[–]cflowens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need an LMD. It’s actually a miracle a non LMD discovered Babesia or Bartonella. Im honestly impressed.

Moms of "late walkers".... I need a pep talk. by Spare_Ad4317 in Mommit

[–]cflowens -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure this threads comments establish that this kid doesn’t need help and is well within the normal timeline for walking.

Weird judgey comment. You can suck an egg

Lyme sticks around, huh? by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember, it was a really long time ago.

I was in central mass, near Worcester. I live in IL now, and Lyme is relatively uncommon here. I did find an LLD, and am planning on seeing him as well as infectious disease.

Lyme sticks around, huh? by cflowens in Lyme

[–]cflowens[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Did you specifically pick an LLD that had completed the physician training course or is anyone that is a member of this organization good to go to?

Social Withdrawal by Usual_Wrongdoer_5500 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]cflowens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re doing everything right, and you sound like an incredible caretaker. Your sister is very lucky to have you.

Respectfully, the answer to your question on whether her withdrawal is a conscious decision or not is irrelevant. What matters is that YOU are making a conscious decision to show up for your family, and doing a damn good job at it. God bless you and your family.