Coiling for Lyme

Rose

  • Hair and girly things

    In early summer 2008, I cut the back of my hair off. It was a very practical decision. I had terrible night sweats. I woke up with sopping wet hair night after night. It was unbearable to try to go… Continue reading

  • Catching up

    The wedding I went to on Sunday took place under a large L-shaped tent in a sloped upstate New York backyard. Rain poured down audibly and consistently all day. Everyone looked a little washed out, and the curly hair on… Continue reading

  • Having a life

    For a few days in a row, I’ve pretended to be something other than disabled by Lyme disease. In a certain way, this is exactly what I was hoping to do with my summer. I was with people. Saturday, I… Continue reading

  • Living to 100

    Oh to be 100 years old. How nice would that be? I went to the birthday party of Mrs. Nichols, who turned 100 earlier this week. She is still fully cognizant. She hates taking medicine and often discards what is… Continue reading

  • Food Allergies, Inflammation and Lyme Symptoms

    I recently made an attempt to expand my diet. I was thrilled with the idea of eating more fruits that were previously on the list of foods that aren’t good for one’s blood sugar. The trick was to find some… Continue reading

  • Ebbs and Flows

    I’ve been thinking a lot about fluid today. It started with no night sweat last night (and not very much sleep either). Water retention. This morning, I had repeated loose stools. Water flowing out. Throughout the day, my body has… Continue reading

  • Constitutional Homeopathy

    Constitutional Homeopathy is a treatment that aims to correct deficiencies in the whole person, making them stronger and more capable of overcoming illness. Usually it involves understanding past and present symptoms, recurrent problems, emotional as well as physical issues, and… Continue reading

  • A Perfect Day

    Weekend Report I had a wonderful time this weekend. The retreats I go to are with a few (non-religious) groups that I’ve known for about a decade. This particular group is very affectionate with me. I got tons of hugs.… Continue reading

  • Packing

    I’m going on a retreat to a handicapped accessible site for a long weekend. These are the weekends that keep me afloat, making it possible for me to hang onto my dreams. Packing is never easy. I have to bring… Continue reading

  • Visiting my naturopath

    I saw my naturopath, Dr. Darin Ingels, on Saturday. He was astonished to see me walk in without a cane or limp. He was equally astonished that I drove myself there without my mother, who had accompanied me to every… Continue reading