Even walking was a struggle...slow, limping, painful. This is the true recount of a time days after I finally knew I had late stage/neurologic Lyme. The recount becomes a re-enactment, not acted per se, but relived. The mantra that entered my mind that day helped me recover. Affirmations, mantras, and visualizations can help us tremendously. We talk to ourselves all day and what we say, or more important - what we listen to/believe makes a difference.

*This is the first Lyme Life video episode, which may only be viewable on Spotify.

This antibiotic was abandoned for not killing enough bacteria back in the day. However, researchers have found that it kills B. burgdorferi and other bacteria in the same class very effectively, but leaves most beneficial gut microbes alone.

The good and a bit of the odd side and aftereffects of taking Doxycycline Hyclate orally for late stage Lyme Disease.

I talk about my experience with doxycycline hyclate. There are 2 formulations of Doxycycline (hyclate and monohydrate). Music by Pete Haase.

resources: https://www.bluecrossnc.com/sites/default/files/document/attachment/services/public/pdfs/medicalpolicy/intravenous_antibiotic_therapy_for_lyme_disease.pdf

https://pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PL/2008/Nov/Doxycycline-MONOHYDRATE-i-Monodox-i-is-better-tolerated-than-doxycycline-HYCLATE-i-Vibramy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170612094405.htm

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171213143613.htm

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I get checked out at Express Care and literally hop over to the hospital for x-rays and blood tests. Intro music by Pete Haase.

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Unlocking Lyme, by Dr. Rawls has been a helpful resource. New podcast theme song, Lyme Life. More episodes coming this week.

rawlsmd.com/books/unlocking-lyme

coupon code: LYMEFREE22

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Pw1Yic9wuCB1Y1xDDdtes?si=TxZ-sOA3Rse4_ot9Zh0gww

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Music and the arts in general can help sustain and possibly even help heal us. What are you passionate about that could help you on your journey? I share a song I wrote when I was super depressed around 2005 titled, Down.

I talk about my experience with doxycycline hyclate. Intro music by Pete Haase.

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I get checked out at Express Care and literally hop over to the hospital for x-rays and blood tests. Intro music by Pete Haase.

Cover photo by Pranidchakan Boonrom on Pexels