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Posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2009, at 20:11:47
Probably won't copy and past if not on webmd. Lots of good info on all tic borne illnesses and areas of the country for each. Phillipa
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases: Slideshow
Posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2009, at 20:13:13
In reply to Tic Borne Ilnesses Slide Show, posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2009, at 20:11:47
Guess you'll have to goggle sorry but great info. Phillipa ps and resources shows also other sites for info.
Posted by yxibow on July 29, 2009, at 2:22:05
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses Slide Show, posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2009, at 20:13:13
> Guess you'll have to goggle sorry but great info. Phillipa ps and resources shows also other sites for info.
...and I just read it coincidentally. Also provides -rational- measures for tick-born diseases, of which Lyme is not the only one, merely the most commonly heard. Concentration maps of diseases and ranges of species that cause different diseases are given.
Lyme is, as suspected, found in the highest stages where it was originally found, stretching from bos-wash through CT (Lyme, CT) up to part of Maine. A slight concentration in the Madison-Chicago area. All consistent with climate.
And doxycycline, yes is most associated with the use for tick-borne diseases that can be treated with antibiotics, but the maximum stated is about a month, not years which could lead to serious complications.
Certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin, vancomycin, and the quinines for malaria are noted for oto-toxicity. That is, they can cause substantial deafness while on them, or permanently, as some cases have been known.
But yes, it is a reasonable presentation.Just throwing in my 2c.
-- Jay
Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on July 29, 2009, at 10:30:54
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses Slide Show » Phillipa, posted by yxibow on July 29, 2009, at 2:22:05
"Under Our Skin" An Infectious New Film About Microbes, Money & Medicine" A film by Andy Abrahams Wilson. www.underourskin.com
My sister just sent me this CD. She lives in Maryland and has been sick for many years. It is excellent! She says it will be in theatres etc. I don't know, but if you are interested in Lyme it is the best documentary I've seen.
gayle
Posted by Phillipa on July 29, 2009, at 20:03:47
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin', posted by ColoradoSnowflake on July 29, 2009, at 10:30:54
Oh wow that's great have to watch will try google. So many here have been tested since a lot of posts on it thanks Gayle. ps hope your sister does better. What are her symptoms after the disease if you can say. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on July 29, 2009, at 20:21:03
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin', posted by ColoradoSnowflake on July 29, 2009, at 10:30:54
Gayle great video. Here's the blog hope it pastes for readers other wise google your link as it also has much info and another movie as well. Love Phillipa
Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on July 31, 2009, at 23:39:11
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin', posted by Phillipa on July 29, 2009, at 20:21:03
Phillipa, that's a difficult question to answer. She's been sick for a LONG time, maybe 20 years, and she's been to so many doctors. I think she considers herself to have Chronic Fatigue. But she studies all those mysterious diseases and has a tremendous amount of knowledge about them.. Her biggest symptom is fatigue but she has never been depressed. My worst symptom is fatigue also, but I have always had lots of anxiety and depression. I think we both might have some inherited mitochondrial malfunctions?? Hard to say. But isn't that documentary superb! I was surprised it was so well done!
Posted by Phillipa on July 31, 2009, at 23:59:50
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin' » Phillipa, posted by ColoradoSnowflake on July 31, 2009, at 23:39:11
I thought it was but the best is the lymes one I posted no one replied I sure hope they clicked on it it's like utube with a doc talking. It's the other side. Good education. Who knows what's wrong with us. I know I'm wierd!!!! Love Phillipa and thanks for the positive comments!!!!
Posted by yxibow on August 2, 2009, at 21:31:15
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin' » ColoradoSnowflake, posted by Phillipa on July 31, 2009, at 23:59:50
> I thought it was but the best is the lymes one I posted no one replied I sure hope they clicked on it it's like utube with a doc talking. It's the other side. Good education. Who knows what's wrong with us. I know I'm wierd!!!! Love Phillipa and thanks for the positive comments!!!!
You're not weird, Jan.
Yes, it was good to see an infectious disease doctor's comment on Lyme. Lots of things linger in the body, like the example of mononucleosis, but that doesn't necessarily mean the causation of the syndrome is there any more.The system may be overtaxed for quite a while afterward independent of any foreign element, an autoimmune-like condition may follow these types of infections for some time.
-- Jay
Posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2009, at 20:03:05
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin' » Phillipa, posted by yxibow on August 2, 2009, at 21:31:15
Jay and my ANA went down from 2850 to 1:40. And don't have those side effects anymore. Jay I'm not wierd? Love Jan
Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on August 3, 2009, at 21:18:40
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin' » yxibow, posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2009, at 20:03:05
> Jay and my ANA went down from 2850 to 1:40. And don't have those side effects anymore. Jay I'm not wierd? Love Jan
Wow, that's great! I'll have to tell my sister. You were on MONTHS of IV antibiotics weren"t you?
gayle
Posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2009, at 21:47:44
In reply to Re: Tic Borne Ilnesses CD- 'Under Our Skin' » Phillipa, posted by ColoradoSnowflake on August 3, 2009, at 21:18:40
Gayle not months of IV antibiotics but months of oral. What are her symtoms? Private? Love Phillipa
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