MariannNOVA Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 and it IS lyme's. So we have our doxycycline and dd goes back in three weeks for a follow up visit. It all makes sense now -- So glad I insisted that we get to see our own doctor when I called this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 :grouphug: Wow, I'm glad you went in again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 how is your dd feeling by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 :grouphug: Wow, I'm glad you went in again. Thanks -- me too!:) how is your dd feeling by the way? She is extremely tired, joints sore, no appetite but thankfully no headache. I am praying that a few days on the doxy and she will feel better.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I hope she will be feeling better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 As tough as all this has been, I'm so glad that she's finally getting the proper treatment. (Psst. Can you guys wear tick collars or something?;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Glad to hear you stuck by your Mom Instincts and got your dd what she needed. One thing -- when she takes the doxycyclene, make sure she takes it with a full glass of water and doesn't lie down for at least 30 minutes afterward. When I had Lyme, I once took the doxy right before bed with a few swallows of water, and ended up with a very painful burned esophagus, which took a few weeks to heal. (In the meantime, I was at the doctor for the severe chest pains... and thankfully he figured out what had happened, because it really felt like I was having a heart attack or something!) Also, doxy can bother your stomach, so it's a good idea to take it with some food. I don't mean to scare you with my esophagus story -- I was on doxy for a LONG time and only had the problem once, and only because I didn't realize I needed to drink more water and not lie down right away. I just didn't want your dd to make the same stupid mistake I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 She is extremely tired, joints sore, no appetite but thankfully no headache. I am praying that a few days on the doxy and she will feel better.:) Poor kiddo. :grouphug::grouphug: Our dd has tight chest and breathing issues with her Lyme, we were just in the ER with bronchospasms last week. Hoping your dd feels better on the doxy soon. I know you don't need the probiotic reminder but here is is anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Glad you guys got the right diagnosis. Lyme is so tricky. I hope dd is feeling better soon and back to herself. Lyme is so awful. We have been thrilled that we do not have to be so fearful of it here in CO. It was such an epidemic when we were in PA. Anyway, tell her we are thinking of her and hope she is feeling better. Separate note: my parents will officially be Coloradians August 20. So thrilled!!! Will you guys ever be out here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 One thing -- when she takes the doxycyclene, make sure she takes it with a full glass of water and doesn't lie down for at least 30 minutes afterward. Also, doxy can bother your stomach, so it's a good idea to take it with some food. :iagree: Also, be aware that depression and anxiety can be a side effect of taking this drug. My dd's took it for malaria prophylaxis when they went to India. They both experienced these symptoms to some extent. They still needed to take the drug, but it would have been helpful to know WHY they were experiencing those symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I just realized I forgot something -- make sure she's eating yogurt or taking acidophilus, because without them, she could end up with a nasty yeast infection from taking the doxycyclene. I'm sure you already knew that, but I know it's easy to forget about it when you get that kind of diagnosis and you're still sort of stunned about the whole thing, so that's why I thought I'd mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Glad to hear you stuck by your Mom Instincts and got your dd what she needed. One thing -- when she takes the doxycyclene, make sure she takes it with a full glass of water and doesn't lie down for at least 30 minutes afterward. When I had Lyme, I once took the doxy right before bed with a few swallows of water, and ended up with a very painful burned esophagus, which took a few weeks to heal. (In the meantime, I was at the doctor for the severe chest pains... and thankfully he figured out what had happened, because it really felt like I was having a heart attack or something!) Also, doxy can bother your stomach, so it's a good idea to take it with some food. I don't mean to scare you with my esophagus story -- I was on doxy for a LONG time and only had the problem once, and only because I didn't realize I needed to drink more water and not lie down right away. I just didn't want your dd to make the same stupid mistake I did. I'm assuming you got the full set of instructions on timing and food combinations (including the not lying down) from the doc? Same pita as taking tetracycline. And be sure she wears a great sunscreen as it will increase sun sensitivity. Add some probiotics, too. On the upside, she will have a lovely complexion. :D Good call, mama, hope she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Mariann, Dh started his doxy today. The only reason this Michigander knew she had to get her husband treated ASAP - pre-symptomatic thank goodness but the bull's eye rash had begun - was because of your posts about Lyme's struggles. I'm really very sorry that your dd is going through this. It seems like every time you turn around, you are dealing with Lyme's. However, I am eternally grateful that you've posted about dealing with the disease and my dh is likely to be okay because of your timely information. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 So sorry!!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm assuming you got the full set of instructions on timing and food combinations (including the not lying down) from the doc? Same pita as taking tetracycline. And be sure she wears a great sunscreen as it will increase sun sensitivity. Add some probiotics, too. On the upside, she will have a lovely complexion. :D Good call, mama, hope she feels better soon. I'm glad you mentioned the sunscreen -- I'd forgotten about that!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Glad you guys got the right diagnosis. Lyme is so tricky. I hope dd is feeling better soon and back to herself. Lyme is so awful. We have been thrilled that we do not have to be so fearful of it here in CO. It was such an epidemic when we were in PA. Anyway, tell her we are thinking of her and hope she is feeling better. Separate note: my parents will officially be Coloradians August 20. So thrilled!!! Will you guys ever be out here :) We will have to plan something -- dh is actually in aspen right now -- he arrived earlier today and returns home on saturday. Now that we are in the house, i would like to start visiting friends.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I hope she will be feeling better soon. :grouphug: As tough as all this has been, I'm so glad that she's finally getting the proper treatment. (Psst. Can you guys wear tick collars or something?;))[/QUOTE] FUNNY!!!! LOL!!!!! Only if can find really stylish ones at nordstrom's rack. Glad to hear you stuck by your Mom Instincts and got your dd what she needed. One thing -- when she takes the doxycyclene, make sure she takes it with a full glass of water and doesn't lie down for at least 30 minutes afterward. When I had Lyme, I once took the doxy right before bed with a few swallows of water, and ended up with a very painful burned esophagus, which took a few weeks to heal. (In the meantime, I was at the doctor for the severe chest pains... and thankfully he figured out what had happened, because it really felt like I was having a heart attack or something!) Also, doxy can bother your stomach, so it's a good idea to take it with some food. I don't mean to scare you with my esophagus story -- I was on doxy for a LONG time and only had the problem once, and only because I didn't realize I needed to drink more water and not lie down right away. I just didn't want your dd to make the same stupid mistake I did. Poor kiddo. :grouphug: Our dd has tight chest and breathing issues with her Lyme, we were just in the ER with bronchospasms last week. Hoping your dd feels better on the doxy soon. I know you don't need the probiotic reminder but here is is anyway. :iagree:Also, be aware that depression and anxiety can be a side effect of taking this drug. My dd's took it for malaria prophylaxis when they went to India. They both experienced these symptoms to some extent. They still needed to take the drug, but it would have been helpful to know WHY they were experiencing those symptoms. I just realized I forgot something -- make sure she's eating yogurt or taking acidophilus, because without them, she could end up with a nasty yeast infection from taking the doxycyclene. I'm sure you already knew that, but I know it's easy to forget about it when you get that kind of diagnosis and you're still sort of stunned about the whole thing, so that's why I thought I'd mention it. I'm assuming you got the full set of instructions on timing and food combinations (including the not lying down) from the doc? Same pita as taking tetracycline. And be sure she wears a great sunscreen as it will increase sun sensitivity. Add some probiotics, too. On the upside, she will have a lovely complexion. :D Good call, mama, hope she feels better soon. :grouphug: Mariann, Dh started his doxy today. The only reason this Michigander knew she had to get her husband treated ASAP - pre-symptomatic thank goodness but the bull's eye rash had begun - was because of your posts about Lyme's struggles. I'm really very sorry that your dd is going through this. It seems like every time you turn around, you are dealing with Lyme's. However, I am eternally grateful that you've posted about dealing with the disease and my dh is likely to be okay because of your timely information. Faith AWWWW, thank you. So sorry!!!:grouphug: I'm glad you mentioned the sunscreen -- I'd forgotten about that!!! You guys are the best!!!! I had forgotten about the not lying down part and i will remind her. everything else I know by heart -- and i didn't know about the depression and anxiety so now i know about that. Sheesh --I would try to say something funny about our family having a BIG RED L on our foreheads, but it's really kind of sad. Oh, and just for the cherry on the sundae :glare:, the puppy still has a yeast infection in his ear. So the vet is trying a different ear drop and he vomited all over the front seat of the van (poor thing) on the way home -- I think the vet poking and cleaning his ear upset his stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Mariann, girlfriend, you just need to book a cruise. You deserve a vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Mariann, girlfriend, you just need to book a cruise. You deserve a vacation! Chips ahoy!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Buy the tick collars. Send them to me, and I will Project Runway them up! As tough as all this has been, I'm so glad that she's finally getting the proper treatment. (Psst. Can you guys wear tick collars or something?;))[/QUOTE] FUNNY!!!! LOL!!!!! Only if can find really stylish ones at nordstrom's rack. AWWWW, thank you. You guys are the best!!!! I had forgotten about the not lying down part and i will remind her. everything else I know by heart -- and i didn't know about the depression and anxiety so now i know about that. Sheesh --I would try to say something funny about our family having a BIG RED L on our foreheads, but it's really kind of sad. Oh, and just for the cherry on the sundae :glare:, the puppy still has a yeast infection in his ear. So the vet is trying a different ear drop and he vomited all over the front seat of the van (poor thing) on the way home -- I think the vet poking and cleaning his ear upset his stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Buy the tick collars. Send them to me, and I will Project Runway them up! like this?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Chips ahoy!!!!!! I get first dibs for Mariann's assistant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) I was thinking more on the lines of this ... Now that Mariann has seen it, I deleted the picture because I think it was slowing things down. Trust me, it was gorgeous! Edited July 26, 2012 by Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I get first dibs for Mariann's assistant!!! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I was thinking more on the lines of this one... OMG!!!!!!! When will it be finished and ready to ship???????:svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Chips ahoy!!!!!! :lol::lol::lol: You are indeed the Queen of Smilies! I'll meet you on the Promenade Deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 :lol::lol::lol: You are indeed the Queen of Smilies! I'll meet you on the Promenade Deck. Be there -- Aloha!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm never moving to the NE of the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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