McGreen

Thanks for your concern:) I will mention this the next time I see a doctor. I really don't think I have Lyme disease because I was tested quite awhile after my symptoms started. But it never hurts to re-test. My brother actually had Lyme disease and was diagnosed very quickly. My mom has gotten soooooo much better after less than 2 months gluten free...

I hope the diet helps, I have the feeling it will. I hope your Mom is also doing the diet as strictly as possible. The neuro symptoms of celiac are very similiar to MS, I was thought to have MS myself for a time. I have seen a fantastic resolution of the symptoms they thought were MS and I hope your Mom has the same results. My mom has seen DRASTIC improvements...

I have had swelling too. At very random times, I can't really relate it to a particular activity. I have had swelling that includes pain, like arthritis and swelling with no pain. I also tested negative for Lyme disease. One time my knee swelled up about 3 times the normal size. It starting with a tingeling feeling than felt almost numb and like there...

I know there are a ton of these posts...here's another one! Okay, I have had joint pain, stiffness and swelling for about 9 years. I am currently 28 years old. It has effected fingers, wrist and knee over the years and it extremely painful at times. I have noticed that fatigue goes along with it. I have been to about 6 doctors and been tested for lyme...