Chronic Lyme disease can be particularly troublesome. You may have already been through antibiotic therapy but you still experience symptoms, or you may have just been diagnosed. Living with Lyme disease becomes about how to best deal with the symptoms you may experience. There are some simple tips to help you maintain a reasonable expectation of a normal life and get closer to long-term remission.
Sun sensitivity is very common. It is often a side effect of the medications being used to treat the disease, not the actual disease itself. The hours during the middle of the day can cause the most damage, resulting in becoming burned or blistered much easier. During this time of day, try to stay indoors. If outdoor exposure is unavoidable, be sure to wear clothing and accessories to block the UV rays.
While taking antibiotics, consuming probiotic supplements or foods containing probiotics can be quite helpful. Antibiotics kill all bacteria in the intestine, good and bad, resulting in difficulties with digestion. Probiotics can help do the work of the missing bacteria and make digestion much easier to handle.
Co-infections are more likely in sufferers with this disease. These infections tend to occur along with Lyme disease and must be treated in addition to the standard disease treatment course. A variety of infections can occur such as Rickettsia. The immune system is weakened and does not have the ability to defend against these infections.
Your diet is important, regardless of whether you are being treated with antibiotic therapy or not. Especially during treatment, and immediately following, foods with sugar should be avoided. The remaining bad bacteria in the intestines will thrive off the sugar and can lead to developing digestive conditions.
Sufferers will more severe cases or who are unable to tolerate oral treatments may require a different method to receive medications. An IV catheter and port is often the solution. This method relies on an IV catheter with a port that allows for the administration of medications through the blood. You will need to have your dressings changes once a week at your doctor's office. It is important to look for signs of a clot or infection. Clotting can be evident if your arm changes to a blue, gray, or purple hue and infection may be present if the site is red or if you are running a fever.
Take time to seek out individuals and create a support network. Choose family and friends that you know will help you get through both the good and bad days. It may also be helpful to join a support group. Regardless of how you choose to go, you need people that will help you through every step, including treatment and remission.
The ultimate goal is to prevent a reduction in your quality of life. Some days will be easier than others. Keep doing everything you can to ensure you stay in remission and follow your doctor's advice. Try to prevent unnecessary stress on your immune system by avoiding people who are sick or who have recently been sick.
Sun sensitivity is very common. It is often a side effect of the medications being used to treat the disease, not the actual disease itself. The hours during the middle of the day can cause the most damage, resulting in becoming burned or blistered much easier. During this time of day, try to stay indoors. If outdoor exposure is unavoidable, be sure to wear clothing and accessories to block the UV rays.
While taking antibiotics, consuming probiotic supplements or foods containing probiotics can be quite helpful. Antibiotics kill all bacteria in the intestine, good and bad, resulting in difficulties with digestion. Probiotics can help do the work of the missing bacteria and make digestion much easier to handle.
Co-infections are more likely in sufferers with this disease. These infections tend to occur along with Lyme disease and must be treated in addition to the standard disease treatment course. A variety of infections can occur such as Rickettsia. The immune system is weakened and does not have the ability to defend against these infections.
Your diet is important, regardless of whether you are being treated with antibiotic therapy or not. Especially during treatment, and immediately following, foods with sugar should be avoided. The remaining bad bacteria in the intestines will thrive off the sugar and can lead to developing digestive conditions.
Sufferers will more severe cases or who are unable to tolerate oral treatments may require a different method to receive medications. An IV catheter and port is often the solution. This method relies on an IV catheter with a port that allows for the administration of medications through the blood. You will need to have your dressings changes once a week at your doctor's office. It is important to look for signs of a clot or infection. Clotting can be evident if your arm changes to a blue, gray, or purple hue and infection may be present if the site is red or if you are running a fever.
Take time to seek out individuals and create a support network. Choose family and friends that you know will help you get through both the good and bad days. It may also be helpful to join a support group. Regardless of how you choose to go, you need people that will help you through every step, including treatment and remission.
The ultimate goal is to prevent a reduction in your quality of life. Some days will be easier than others. Keep doing everything you can to ensure you stay in remission and follow your doctor's advice. Try to prevent unnecessary stress on your immune system by avoiding people who are sick or who have recently been sick.
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