Question by aka.rene: sharp stomach pain since november test after test and no real answers?
My daughter has been sick since november and has not made much improvement, she can only function with all the meds and even then, the pain is still there some…
Symptoms:
sharp abdominal pain -various locations in the stomach migraine once a week
dizzy spells
lost weight 22 lbs( begining to regain some with all the meds)

Tests:
upper gi series -clear
blood work for ana -good
chem screen – normal levels

no lime disease, no lead poisoning no silliac disease
NOT gall bladder
not acid reflux
abdominal ultrasound -ALL organs normal
Endoscopy- discovered ‘irritations’ in esophagus, stomach and small intestine.

Meds:
priolosec& zantac to reduce acid
periactin- for migrane
bentyl- gastric sedative
carafate- to coat the stomach, to allow her to eat
biopsies were done no abnormalities

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Answer by The Wizard.
I can only say if you have had all those tests;your daughter might be suffering from a Psycho-somatic disorder.Stress will give her those sort of symptoms.My recomendation would be to try a Hypnotherapist.You would be surprised what they can achieve.

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Question by Tyler Daniels: Rash after large tick bite?
I was bit by a tick about a week ago, and have developed a small bulls-eye shaped rash. I know this is typical of lyme disease, but I also know that ticks that carry lime disease are very small. The tick that I pulled off of my leg was very large, one of the largest ticks I’ve ever seen, and brown in color. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Question by psyroad2086: How long after a tick bites you does it start transmitting possible diseases like lyme disease?
I got a bite this weekend on my foot but it was only there for 3 hours or so, would it have already transmitted the lyme bacteria if it was infected?

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Answer by Dekayel
Transmission has been demonstrated in less than six hours. It bodes well for you that yours was only three. However, that’s no guarantee that you are free and clear. In addition to possible Lyme, you might also have gotten one or more of what are called “co-infections”–other nasty stuff the tick can transmit at the same time as Lyme.

Watch yourself closely over the coming days. Any sign of a rash? Fever? Headache? Dizziness? Flu-like symptoms? All are cause for concern.

Good sources of info about Lyme disease:

http://www.lymedisease.org

http://www.canlyme.com

http://www.lymenet.org

http://www.lymeinfo.net

http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org

http://www.ilads.org

http://www.betterhealthguy.com

http://www.publichealthalert.com

http://www.freewebs.com/teenswithlyme

http://www.lymetimes.org

http://www.mentalhealthandillness.com/lymeArticles.htm

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Question by Lindsay A: Does lyme disease cause long term damage even after treated for dogs?
My dog was diagnosed with lyme disease today and is receiving a month’s dose of doxycycline for treatment. My question is whether or not his joints/muscles will suffer permanent damage from contracting the disease at all even after treatment is complete. He is 3 years old, the symptoms started Sunday and treatment began today (Tuesday)…not sure if the timing would make a difference in the permanence of damage. Does anybody have experience with long term results of lyme disease in their dogs? Please help me, I’m confused by this disease. Thanks

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Answer by ?Love is a Border Collie Rescue?
Dogs should begin to show signs of recovery two to three days after beginning treatment. However, the disease may recur within a few weeks or months; in these cases, the dog will need to return to antibiotic therapy for extended periods.

Lyme disease can be a multi-systemic illness, with signs that may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, lameness, loss of appetite, heart disease, inflamed joints, and kidney disease. Disorders of the nervous system, while uncommon, may occur as well.

So, be alert for signs of the disease returning, and be prepared to treat it again, and possibly again… The sad part is there is a vaccine for the prevention of Lyme disease. Quick removal of a tick also will help prevent Lyme disease because the tick must remain attached to the dog’s body for one to two days before the disease can be transmitted. Consult with a veterinarian about the different tick prevention products that are available, as they can be an effective way to prevent the disease.

Quick Edit: I know a good dozen dogs from my Yahoo! Group who are Lyme Disease positive. They live very happy, active, healthy lives, just stay vigilant, don’t worry too much, but be prepared for repeat treatment, okay? You and your pup will be just fine.

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Question by Beth: Can lyme disease come back even after you’ve had antibiotics?
I had lyme disease diagnosed almost 14 months ago, and i took all of the antibiotics that my doctor gave me, but now the rash is back. its under my arm and in the familiar shape of a pinkish reddish ring. Please help! i need answers ! until i go to the doctor tomorrow.

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Answer by ejbuttons
My understanding is that you can go in and out of remision from it, but don’t hold me to that. Since you have the rash it sounds like you still have a problem.

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Question by chilidog: Why is my dog vomiting white foam after eating a few bites of food?
My 4 yr old Boston Terrier has been vomiting white foam after eating. He has had a cbc, complete panel, lime disease test and valley fever test. He tested negative twice for valley fever. He was very lethargic and dehydrated when I first took him to the vet. He has had x-rays and the vet did not see anything wrong with him and the vet is baffled! Has anyone experienced this with their dog?
He is also having trouble swollowing and when he does voimit the white foam, it rarely has any food in it.

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Answer by Joceline
Well My dog sometimes does that when he chokes on his food . Maybe you should bye smaller bits of food . But your dog is 4 years old so I don’t think thats the case . Go to a good vet.

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Question by Louis S: My friend says that after limes disease, his body chemistry changed and it left him bi-polar, is he mistaken?
He also says that he swallowed 70 xanax and like 50 ambien one night in a suicide attempt broought about by his bipolar, but he claims it didnt do anything, he now thinks he cant die, is this possible all from limes disease like he says it is?

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Answer by Yellow Tail
I’ve never heard of any link between lyme disease and bi-polar disorder.

If your friend is suicidal, perhaps he should talk to a therapist.

Good luck!

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Question by Xinro: Can Lyme Disease come back after being treated?
I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease earlier in the month and am on a heavy dose of antibiotics (Doxycycline) for 21 days to kill it. I know that it remains in your system even after being treated, but can it resurge and cause problems after you’ve gone through treatment? How likely is it to come back?
To add, I caught it in the first stages, so it hadn’t been in me more than three weeks before I began to take antibiotics to treat it. I never saw the rash or the tick that caused it.

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Question by ya: After having a tic, how do you know if you got lime disease from it?

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Answer by gamer460
i dont know

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Question by Anna: Wut are some of the health risk after lime disease?
Lime Disease after its gone and some of the risk and check ups you need after.

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Answer by trinity0333
Muscle and joint problems down the road

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