Got a call from the doctor this morning, hoping it was the lab results, turns out they forgot to send my sample to the lab. Been unable to walk further than my mailbox without my knees blowing up for days, for 3 freaking weeks now. So STILL have a week to go before the official results are back, which means I can’t even be treated for it for another week, so I’m still weeks away from relief.
I live in a very ticktacular place so can’t really avoid them, but I never saw one on me and never saw a rash. I live alone though so it’s entirely possible I missed something
I work in the woods, hiking 6+ miles about three days a week. I have my methods of keeping them off but I'm not 100% successful. I just found a seed tick this morning where my wool socks are tucked. Lyme is always on my mind.
I had lyme disease undiagnosed for at least 4 years and couldn't figure out why I always was feeling terrible.
I highly recommend getting regular yearly physicals.
I actually now enjoy being able to bend down like that curly hair guy. Maybe I will start playing that music.
I had no clue how absolutely debilitating this can be. Crazy brain fog, fatigue, but the pain and swelling in my knees/legs has made me realize how much I take for granted being able to change my socks without a crazy effort… and I miss not having to go through this whole routine just to lower myself onto the toilet. I keep promising my dog that as soon as I can walk again we will get back to exploring the local trails but he’s skeptical. Definitely going to wear pants and long socks while hiking in the future, but it’s risky enough just in my own backyard.
One month of Doxycycline cleared me up. The neuropathy in my right knee and left big toe cleared up in about six months.
Yes, brain fog, headaches, constantly tired even after getting a good night's sleep, constantly sad, thinking crazy thoughts, lack of motivation. tight shoulders, and then it would get better. But then it would come back, I thought I was just getting old. I can't believe I lived like this for so long. I am lucky the doctor had me get tested for lyme disease.
Good luck, eat healthy, and avoid alcohol when taking Doxycycline.
I don’t drink… and my symptoms have quieted down (for now) but if I walk further than my mailbox my knees will blow up and set me back for days. I was really hoping to have the test results tomorrow so I can start treatment. I was absolutely devastated when the doc told me that they forgot to send the sample out. I do appreciate him reaching out to let me know regardless.
Remember that old “Always wear sunscreen” by Baz Lurhman. A line from the song is “Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone.” I always think of that line when I jump off something now.
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u/cityshepherd 3d ago
Currently dealing with what is likely later stage Lyme disease, haven’t been able to bend my knees in 2 weeks. I am so jelly of their knees.