Brrrrr!

It is a tad bit cold out today! School is closed. A bunch of businesses are closed. It is sleeting outside. My Son and I are warm and snuggling and watching cartoons. I took him to the doctor yesterday and he tested positive for the flu. My poor baby. He started feeling a little better last night. He actually left my lap to play. His fever has been up and down. Now he just has this terrible cough with a runny nose. Hope he gets to feeling better soon.


About a week ago, out of desperation, I went to my primary care physician. I wanted to know what he thought of the "LLMD" in Atlanta and the protocol she put me on. But more so, I wanted to know if there was anything else he could do for me and this out of control pain and laundry list of symptoms. He was impressed with her thorough testing and wants copies when it all comes back. He said he sees nothing wrong with everything she has me taking but really wants me to continue the antibiotics, which she wants me off of. I am torn. He also thinks that it may not be Lyme, but a different strain called S.T.A.R.I. (Southern tick associated rash illness). From what I have read, its the same as Lyme as far as treatment. There is not a lot of information about it, harder to treat, and the joint pain and fatigue are worse, from what I was told. I told him I didn't know how much longer I could continue on like this. All he said was to let him know if I become suicidal and to come back in a month, free of charge. He really is a good man and a good doctor. I just wish he was more informed and educated on Lyme and co infections.


Speaking of Lyme and co's. I really want to be tested when I go back to Atlanta for my follow up with the llmd. I really need to confirm or rule out what is causing all of this. It would really give me peace of mind to just know. I have been taking my supplements like I am supposed to. The only thing I am having trouble with is that Opti GI drink mix. It is nasty! I got some vanilla almond milk and frozen fruits to try it in a smoothie. Hope it helps. I have felt a little relief in my guts, so I think something is working. Hopefully I can begin treating the cause soon...after we confirm or figure out what the cause actually is.


I also have become really aggravated and pissed off when I research, or read in the Lyme forums and facebook groups. I wish I could just stop and ignore the problem...