Coiling for Lyme

symptoms

Symptoms that occur during the coiling process.

  • A day of rest…sort of

    My goal today was to rest. It came after a week of childcare for an infant (completely wonderful and fulfilling and tiring and only for a few hours a day, no less). It came after a Lyme disease coiling session.… Continue reading

  • Babesiosis in the NY Times

    It’s official, Babesiosis is on the rise. Approximately 25% of people who live on Bloch Island (near Martha’s Vineyard) test positive for it. In places where Lyme disease is endemic, experts believe that Babesiosis is becoming very common…places like coastal… Continue reading

  • Doped up on Dopamine

    Last night I slept like a baby. Or actually, I’ve learned that babies wake up a lot during the night. So actually, I slept better than a baby. I slept like I was drugged. I slept deeply through the night.… Continue reading

  • Shen Men

    Last night before I went to bed, I tried to put mustard seeds (attached to a sticky backing like a tiny band-aid) on my Shen Men points. I did it because I’m trying to prevent my vagus nerve from getting… Continue reading

  • Learning to move

    I’m still having a good time with my sister and nephew. My nephew gets cuter and cuddlier every day. Today we were hanging out on the floor (he on a brightly colored mat that has objects hanging over it for… Continue reading

  • Waning energy

    In my quest for a normal life this week, I ran into a Lyme related snag today. I ran out of energy. I know this happens every 4-6 days. And, honestly, I was impressed with myself for keeping up as… Continue reading

  • Good food

    My sister has a great love and knowledge of food. Whenever I get to spend time with her, my palate gets a major treat. Today was one amazing day in the world of food. It started with the farmer’s market… Continue reading

  • Edges

    When I’m home and not dealing with big issues, I push my treatments until I reach the edge of what I can handle. I knock myself out, or just short of that, to get my health back as soon as… Continue reading

  • Baby love

    I spent this afternoon with my nephew. He’s wonderful. He looks at me with a big smile when he sees me. Even though he was tired and cranky (even babies have bad days sometimes), he was fun to be around.… Continue reading

  • Getting settled

    It’s so nice to be with my sister and my nephew. I love them both very much. I’ve noticed that I’ve gotten quieter over the years. I prefer to look and listen and learn before asking questions. My nephew is… Continue reading