Ok, I took my morning doses of doxycycline, plaquenil and the one I can't remember right now. I'd go look at the pill bottle, but that involves standing up. So far so good. I've been warned that I will experience Herxeimer reactions as the spirochete dies. Apparently, the antibiotics only work when the bacteria divides. So, depending on how many divide today, that's how I will feel. I've also been told that I will complain of tummy upset from the doxycycline. Maybe I'll do that next week. I'm still on day 1 and feel pretty much the same as yesterday.
I did want to mention the diet. The Lyme Specialist wants me to follow the Zone Diet by Dr. Sears. Something about not feeding the spirochete. I did very well the first few days. It's very similar to the mediterranean diet, so I've had some very nice Eat, Pray, Love moments (Eat, Love, Pray??). However, I spent half the months grocery budget on all of this food last Thursday, and all I have left right now is cheese and half a stalk of romaine lettuce. Oh and I have almonds, but I think I may be slightly allergic. (At least this is what I am saying to myself today, because I will not, I repeat, will not be allergic to the antibiotics.) Anyway, the only other bad thing about the diet was that we had a birthday party for my son on Sunday. For this party, I made 3 cakes. My husband brought huge boxes of potato chips home (He knows a guy...). You see where this train of thought leads. Stupid tick.
3 hours later. It started to hit just before four pm. I had decided to take a quick shower and dress before I cooked dinner, but I must have gotten too close to the bed. It is now just after five and dinner will be out of a box. I did manage to graduate to yesterday's clothes. The third antibiotic is zithromax.
Survey: Have you ever looked down on anyone for an apparent lack of willpower?
My words seem so inadequate. I have prayed with you for this day...and now that it is here, I have so many emotions. I celebrate with you. I mourn with you. I love you, friend.
ReplyDeleteYou aren't alone. Maybe your next subheading (right after prescriptions), could be "ways you, my friends, can support me"? (:
Thank you for following the Spirit's leading (and a friend's prompting) to start this blog. I can already tell that it is going to be used in mighty ways. So keep posting!
Zephaniah 3 comes to mind.
Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud...The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp.
The LORD your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He takes great delight in you;...
He rejoices over you with singing.”
“I will remove from you all who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals, which is a burden and reproach for you. At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you. I will rescue the lame; I will gather the exiles. I will give them praise and honor in every land where they have suffered shame. At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the LORD.
See there, haven't I always been partial to the Daughter of Zion. In all the ways that I need supporting I receive abundantly and remember.
ReplyDeletePoignantly stated.
ReplyDeleteAnd here are the links to those blogs:
http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/
http://www.randomamanda8.com/random_amanda/Welcome.html
http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/
oh, and these have also been encouraging lately:
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http://www.aholyexperience.com/