Read Between The Lyme
#LivingwithLyme
On the Antibiotic Wagon
I hope everyone is staying cool. Temperatures here have been raging at around 105 degrees and that is the REAL temperature, not the heat index which is even higher. For the love of God, it is hot. Between noon and about 7 p.m., it is way too hot for me to go outside. The heat just completely zaps me.
I had my doctor visit a few weeks ago. Things seem to be pretty status quo in that my numbers are all hovering basically at the same place as in June. Here’s where I stand right now: CD57 – 33, Lyme bands 23 and 41 showing IGG and band 41 IGM, EBV is reactivated; it had been inactive since April, Mycoplasma finally under control, and HHV6 active again. In all honesty, this is for the most part where I was at the beginning of last summer. What I expected was my doc would put me on another course of antibiotics since I have been on amoxicillin for about 5 months now. Instead, on the patient lab VM, she said we were going to take a break from the antibiotics.
It freaked me out. I listened to the VM about 3 times. My brain is like, Are you Sure?!? But there are no certainties with Lyme now, are there. I was so sick when I was finally diagnosed and I have not had more than a day or two break from being on antibiotics in 27 months. In in those 27 months, I have made some significant strides. So, yes, it is freaking me out a bit! I know I need a break, my body needs a break, but I feel like I have lost my walking stick. It’s only been 3 days without meds, and I keep analyzing myself, waiting for new symptoms or for the flu-like monster to rear its ugly head. It’s hard not to worry.
Also, right now is about the most stressful time for me at my job, besides at the end of the school year. In a mere 10 days, school is up and running and so am I. I’m struggling between being happy to return to the classroom after a nice summer break and the dread of becoming severely ill. While I know it is not a good thing to worry and stress, it’s there in the back of my mind, the What If? Meditation, and I use that term very lightly as I am just dipping my toe into that arena, is helping some. The breathing combined with focusing has helped me clear my mind some. Like one of the mantras in AA, I’m taking it One Day at a Time. Or one hour at a time. It’s just a challenge for sure.
Anyway, I’m on the wagon, and we’ll see how it goes. My next doctor visit is early October. By then, the weather will still be hot, but the evenings and mornings will be cool, school will be in full swing and hopefully, my immune system will have stepped up and kicked some butt.
For those of you not on antibiotics, or taking a break from them, any suggestions on how I can support my immune system right now? I appreciate any and all recommendations.
Till next time, friends, -B
Thanks for Spreading the LOVE!!!
Chronic Illness Bloggers Network
Blogger Recognition Award
Check these posts out!!
Your Kindness is APPRECIATED!
OR
Read Between The Lyme 
Happy Talking