Coiling for Lyme

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  • Friends vs Tasks

    My desk is a mess. I have a list as long as my arm of phone calls to make. I need to deal with my finances, my big stack of mail, emails to return, the dishes, and the list goes… Continue reading

  • A Heavenly Vacation

    Prior to this weekend, I hadn’t been to Columbus for 6 years…or maybe 7. I’d seen my friend, John, and his partner, Tara, on other occasions in NY since then, since I’d gotten sick. This was the first time I… Continue reading

  • Walking in Circles

    (Thursday’s post) I spent the day out of focus. I was trying to pack for a trip to visit my friend John and his family in Columbus. Instead, I talked on the phone, made a trip to an ashram to… Continue reading

  • Menstrual Health

    For those of you who know me in real life (not just through my blog), you are aware that I’ll talk about anything. Anything at all. Just bring up what’s on your mind and I’m ready to discuss. And if… Continue reading

  • Oh the pressure…

    I went to see my cardiologist today. It was one minor irritation after another, with a ray of sunshine thrown in. It’s been cold and rainy in New York City all day. I was running late. I walked out without… Continue reading

  • Labor Day Weekend

    This weekend was one of the last set of days to aim for people and not make my health my only priority. It was hard. My body is already struggling with the awakening Lyme bacteria cysts…and I got my period,… Continue reading

  • Lyme Season

    It’s been creeping up on me. It’s my first seasonal Lyme Disease flare since I stopped antibiotics. The Herxes are getting more intense, involving more bodily systems, and lasting longer. It’s a little scary. Over the past few days, I’ve… Continue reading

  • Friends

    I have two beautiful friends with big things going on. Their joy is my joy as we accompany each other along the long road of life. Black & Kinky Amongst Brown Waves My friend Margaux is performing a one-woman show… Continue reading

  • Little tremors

    My nervous system is starting to feel the stress. The Lyme Herx is catching up with me. It has me moving slowly with some stiffness part of the day. I’m continuing to tackle Babesia by coiling my shoulders, even if… Continue reading

  • The joys of herxing

    I’ve now coiled for Lyme three times since August 13, or about 2 weeks. My plan heading into fall is to coil every week. It’s already getting scary. I don’t know how to make sure I’m detoxing fast enough. I’m… Continue reading