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  1. Rachel--24
    Yeah...you definately have to taper off of the prednisone. I took it for only one week about 3 years ago and I swear it made me worse. I had to taper off it even though I was on it for such a short time. I'm glad you're getting off of them though! YIKES...steroids and Lyme...not a good combo. Thats great that you're feeling better....I remember what...
  2. Rachel--24
    OMG....I cant believe you had all that GREAT food!!!! I am SOOOOOO going there!!! I wanna go on a cruise too...it sounds like you had such a good time. I'm glad you were able to have all that food and fun and not get sick!!! How great is that!!! I have alot to look forward to. Thanks for sharing the highlights of your trip. I enjoyed the mini...
  3. Rachel--24
    Evie, So good to hear from you! Bummer that you're password wasnt working. We missed you. YAY for shopping...I'm gald you had some fun! At this time of year shopping would wear anyone out!!!
  4. Rachel--24
    Rinne, I hope you ended up enjoying the day decorating the tree. That sounds alot more relaxing. I never got the tests you had done for mercury or other metals. Was this a recent test from when you went to the seminar?? I only had hair analysis which showed high cadmium and something else... I think bismuth?? I did have some kind of blood...
  5. Rachel--24
    Alison, I've done that too!! Lying awake at night, thinking about everyone here. My mind never rests. Last night I had a good night and I almost forgot I'm still sick...I love it when that happens. My mom changed the air filter at her house when I started getting bothered by the heater. They also sealed the vent to the room I sleep in. It doesnt...
  6. Rachel--24
    Hi everyone This is a total drive-by. It looks like I have some catching up to do and I see that DONNA is back!! Yay...I cant wait to read all about your trip! I cant wait to see if you had gluten free pancakes shaped like mickey mouse ears!! This is what I had heard about....hopefully I'll find out myself someday soon. I'm homebound....
  7. Rachel--24
    Holy Cow...I got caught up! But now I'm too tired to post about my appt. Sorry Andrea...tomorrow for sure!
  8. Rachel--24
    Judy...sorry about all you're ups and downs. I cant wait for summer and yardwork and gardening....how about you?? I had found something before....it was something to print out and bring to ignorant doctors who dont believe that Igenix is qualified. It was all of the info. that shows that not only is Igenix qualified but the tests are far more...
  9. Rachel--24
    Really?? YIKES! I'm scared about that too...I hate thinking about it. Was there amalgam filling in that tooth? Do you have any dissimilar metals in your mouth or are they all amalgam? Did they do something to the tooth before that started happening?? My teeth were perfectly fine. I never had any problems in my mouth before I had the amlagams...
  10. Rachel--24
    Yeah...DENIAL. For me...I've *always* known whatever the heck happened to me is pretty darned serious. I was the only thinking it though....everyone else was too busy saying "But you *look* fine." I know its something that will be a challenge to recover from but I just cant keep my mind focused on one thing. I think even if my WB's go positive...
  11. Rachel--24
    Hey....this is a place where we can say what we want. We have good days and bad days....no need to apologize for anything! About the steroids.....are you taking them?? Steroids are the WORST thing you can take if you have Lyme. They will drive the Lyme further into your body. If you were taking steroids and got worse this could be why. I hope...
  12. Rachel--24
    Yeah...its bad but they dont care cuz they are ignorant. The ADA says that mercury is safe and they stand by this...alot of dentists dont use amalgam anymore...I think its being slowly phased out. The ADA now acknowlegdes that mercury *does* leak from the fillings but they still claim its harmless. If a traditional dentist tells a patient that amalgams...
  13. Rachel--24
    It will kill them and make me HERX badly if I'm not detoxing. I would be doing it for a good cause though. To see if my Western Blot indeterminate bands go positive or to see if the dead lyme bacteria particles can be found in my urine.....cuz I need *more* PROOF. LOVE all of the new pics of the kids Andrea!! They came out really nice.
  14. Rachel--24
    Hey Linds!! I had wondered how things were going for you....glad you posted about your results. Maybe others will have some suggestions for you. I know you probably dont wanna hear this but I still think you should get a Lyme test from Igenix. Your history with ticks, your location and your symptoms make me very suspicious. I would hate for it to...
  15. Rachel--24
    Alison, Mercury really is a catalyst for Lyme. If I can be 100% sure I have Lyme (need more positive tests)....I think I can be 100% sure that mercury set it off. I dont know what the MMR shot is?? I dont know a whole lot about vaccines. I was trying to get pregnant but I never had any shots during that time. I didnt have any kind of vaccines...
  16. Rachel--24
    Yeah....its been a soap opera since around page 50. Carla...have you noticed how we keep changing our minds about everything?? I dont know if its denial but its kind of amusing to me. I guess since we are women we are allowed to change our minds from day to day. Who knows what I might be thinking tomorrow??? Today I have changed my mind...
  17. Rachel--24
    LOL...yeah....can you tell I'm desperately trying to catch up??
  18. Rachel--24
    Rinne.....what is the deal with Bowen?? Do you trust that lab?? I havent really read that much about them but have seen conflicting info on the lyme boards....about the Q-RIBb test. It seems like everyone tests positive??? This is what the lab has said... What do you think.....now they are coming out with a new and improved version...
  19. Rachel--24
    How crazy is that!! Does she know you're not eating gluten??? Does her son have Celiac.....did you mean to put C.D.?? Sorry to laugh but thats hilarious!!
  20. Rachel--24
    Yeah....this is what the Dr.'s are saying too. It sucks to think about. I wish I could rule one out but it doesnt seem likely to happen. Too much evidence supporting the presence of these guys. The Dr. says they help each other out....they're buddies attached at the hip. Its harder to get better when they are backing each other up. It seems like such a...
  21. Rachel--24
    Angst, I saw your labs....it wasnt Igenix. It didnt look anything like my results. The other labs like Quest are not very sensitive at all. They often have false negatives. People will continue to test negative even though they have a clinical diagnosis, bulls-eye rash etc. When they test with Igenix they have a better chance of getting the positive...
  22. Rachel--24
    Georgie.....this is true. If you're body is not detoxing the mercury it will not show up in hair analysis....it doesnt mean there isnt mercury toxicity though. I havent had chelation but I know its in my future. My Dr. has said it will be further down the road when my body is detoxing efficiently and I'm able to take supplements. With chelation the chelator...
  23. Rachel--24
    Judy, This is not correct. Your Dr. must not be familar with candida. Candida thrives in a *cold* body. A weak immune system + antibiotics or steroids will allow the yeast to get out of control. Yes....this can result in fungal infections on the skin, nails and other areas. I've had it on my skin (under my breasts) and on my nails. I dont get...
  24. Rachel--24
    Georgie...I had mine removed. Actually that is what started this nightmare for me. The Dr.'s say I already had Lyme....I had the bite 2 years earlier but didnt get sick....other than initial flu-like symptoms. I went to the dentist for routine cleaning and the dentist said I needed my two upper amalgams replaced because they were getting old. One had...
  25. Rachel--24
    Susan...its still happening to me too. My box is checked and I still have to log in. Its not every time now.....its improved slightly so that now its occurring sort of randomly. All I know about "cookies" is that I cant eat them anymore. I never had to log in before the board changes.
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