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Name: LymeMom
Age: 41
Location:
San Mateo, CA

About Me: I have late stage Lyme Disease. I was previously diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis but after having a baby I began seeing an alternative MD who diagnosed me with Lyme. I struggle daily with the limitations this disease places on my relationship with my husband and my ability to care for my dear son.

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April 8, 2005

Low Blood Pressure

I'm feeling emotional tonight because it's been a long day. The upshot is that I'm having more health issues. This morning and yesterday morning my blood pressure was so low that I had to lie on the floor and was breathing really hard to try to get oxygen. If it happens again, my doc says I have to go to the ER and get an EKG and an echocardiogram. It may be a Herx reaction (due to antibiotics killing the Lyme) or maybe I'm allergic to one of my medications. Tonight I figured that I might even be allergic to the benadryl I'm taking to fight the allergic reaction. Ugh! I just keep trying to remember that I like the roller coaster of a life truly lived better than the merry go round of a safe life.

Posted by LymeMom on April 8, 2005 2:07 AM

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