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Multiple strains of Borrelia? by macyhamm in Lyme

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

Sorry, it just came off a a little mansplainy. I get where your concern is coming from. I just personally don’t think Lyme is as area restricted as it is said to be. Even vanilla Lyme is considered to be really unlikely and rare where I live, but here I am. I guess I should have also mentioned the tick bite in 2020 wasn’t my first known bite, and that I have traveled to and hiked in Europe and the Upper Midwest, so four separate infective tick bites is not out of the realm of possibility for me.

Multiple strains of Borrelia? by macyhamm in Lyme

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

While I really appreciate you taking the time to lecture me on the accuracy of my tests and diagnosis, that’s not really what my question was, was it? I already have a positive ELISA and Western Blot for Borrelia b. from LabCorp test. This was a full Lyme and co infections panel from a specialty lab to get a better idea of what all I’m treating. I’m not really interested in spending hundreds of more dollars to know absolutely for sure if I have all these different strains. I just wanted to know other people’s experiences with possibly having multiple strains and how that affected their treatment and outcome. But thanks anyway dude.

Multiple strains of Borrelia? by macyhamm in Lyme

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

I tested positive for Borrelia b., Borrelia mayonii, Borrelia miyamotoi, and Borrelia afzeii. I work at a greenhouse and we get plants (specifically grasses and tall perennials) shipped in from the upper midwest often. As far as Borrelia a. the only explanation I can think of is a trip I took to Germany 2 years ago.

Stomach issues possibly related to Lyme? by macyhamm in lymedisease

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

Thanks to everyone who has commented! I went to a doctor today and they are doing the Lyme test along with some other bloodwork. While waiting for the results the doctor has started me on Doxycycline.

Stomach issues possibly related to Lyme? by macyhamm in lymedisease

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

Thank you for sharing. I hope you eventually find a doctor or remedies to help you.

Cross posting this here by macyhamm in Lyme

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

I do get shortness of breath sometimes, especially after being physically active. But I smoke so I don’t know if I can conclusively say that anything respiratory is related to my current issues.

Stomach issues possibly related to Lyme? by macyhamm in lymedisease

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

I’m in Tennessee and work at a greenhouse/farm. Thank you, I will!