Have been diagnosed with borreliosis (lyme disease)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear this but I'm glad that it was caught early. Hopefully you'll start feeling better soon.

My bosses wife has Lyme disease and she's had it for years. I think that she's on some kind of pain medication because she has a lot of joint pain. My bosses daughter would also have it but luckily she was diagnosed within the amount of time needed to prevent it from spreading. I think she had flu like symptoms and my boss told their doctor to have her tested for Lyme disease and she tested positive. They gave her some kind of medication which stops/kills the disease. I think that it has to be caught within the first 48 hours though.

[Barbara]

Oh Kirsten, I am so sorry to hear this. This was a ticky year and I suppose I was lucky because they like me too and I had many ticks in my life.
The vaccination unfortunately doesn't help against Lyme's.
What you describe sounds classic with Lyme and I hope they get it treated. I also have a US colleague who suffers from Lyme and they seem to have it rather under control now.

[Randi]

So sorry to hear this Kirsten. I hope you can get it under control. Get better!

[Medusa]

Oh dear, Kirsten, that is too bad. You're fortunate to have gotten a diagnosis, though. From what I've read and seen on TV, Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose and people can go for years being told that they've tested negative for it. You'll probably have some ups and downs for a while but, hopefully, you're already on the road to recovery.

[Catherinedana]

Can you feel all the beakie kisses and feathers gently brushing your face? The flock and I are sending much love and healing to you, Kirsten.

Cathy and the FLock

[Puckstop31]

Get well soon Kirsten. It is very good it was diagnosed early. My dad had it for about 3 years before he had it diagnosed. Its the reason I check myself over 3 times when I come back from the woods.

I hope it goes well for you.

[happylabs]

That must be scary but it sounds like you have caught it in time. I know it is not easy, but try not to dwell on it. Keep your spirits up and think happy thoughts. You are tough and you will beat this! Prayers!!!!!