Nicole,

WOW!!! Living in “tick country” myself, I’m really glad for this blog post as a reminder to be very aware. My husband and I do a little “tick check” on each other every couple days during these months when we are working outside continually. It is hard to see those little things yourself sometimes.

I’m so thankful you kept at it and didn’t just lay down and give up. I’ve found that we are our very best advocate and if we don’t take responsibility for our own health, very few will. (I also have a husband like yours that is there in the background pushing for answers.) I’m so happy you got answers, got help, and got your life back.

And the weight you think you need to lose? Keep it. You look fantastic! 🙂

Thanks for this post. I’ve been trying to patiently wait for Part Two! Glad for the happy ending! Big hugs,

– Dori –

Congratulations! You have a disease and you know how to handle it. I am so happy for you. Now you have a new normal to deal with but you’re much more energetic and can carry on. I’m rooting for you.

Huraaaaaah Nicole! Finally! Thanks be to God! I had been misdiagnosed for over three years by 7doctors for a b12. Deficiency It’s called pernicious anemia! It is an auto ammunition also! I have to take injections of b2 ! My body will not absorb it! I was having ALL kinds of issues! By the time a neurologist found it! It was a simple b12 blood teats! It left me with permanent nerve damage! I still have tremors and severe neuropathy in my feet and legs! Left untreated ,I would have had permanent brain damage soon! Thank God! I was treated by an internist in the Bay Area! She knew exactly what it was! So many doctors missed it! If you are interested you can look up! I had every classic symptom! So hard to understand all of these doctors missing it! Well! You are on the mend! Congrats and God bless to you! YES ! You need to be your own advocate! I fully agree! Take care,Cindy

I have heard so many stories like yours, and it amazes me that the doctors are so slow to figure this out. Glad you are better and thankful you put it out there for others to read!

That’s great. I’ve had a lot of health issues and the worst part is not knowing what is wrong and IF it will ever get better or worse, not knowing what’s around the corner. So I’m glad to hear you found an answer and a solution! If you don’t already have any, you might want to consider getting chickens (or guinea hens). They are great at getting rid of ticks in your yard. My dog got Lyme disease twice before we got chickens, and never again since then. Just a thought. And it sure doesn’t look like you need to loose any weight, you look great!

So glad to read, you’re well again. 🙂

So happy that you finally found your answer! My DD has Chronic Lyme Disease. She was misdiagnosed and treated for a different illness for over 3 years. It lies dormant and rears it’s ugly head in the most peculiar ways. A few years ago she was again very ill with a mysterious ailment. I fought and searched and helped her get her insurance company to let her see a Lyme Specialist. Her Lyme Antibodies were off the charts! They put her on an IV drip of antibiotics for 28 days. She was again back to her normal self. The medical community has started to wake up to this epidemic of Lyme Disease. Back when she was misdiagnosed, if the test was negative then you didn’t have it. Problem is the test back then was not very accurate. Testing today is much better. I am glad you are feeling better and I hope your story will help others become their own advocates and get the help they need. There is an older blog post on MJF which tells my DD story in detail. http://maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=46176

As my dad used to say “If you don’t have your (good) health, you don’t have anything!” I’m so glad you were persistent in finally finding out what was wrong! It’s a lesson that will stick with me for a long time to come. And please keep us updated. Your story was truly interesting (and concerning for anyone in tick territory!!)

I know exactly how you feel.. better to learn to listen to your body. Many times its just the aging process. Sometimes sickness or tiredness. The pituitary gland affects everything. If you get a little bump to to forehead it can create all kinds of things including a stroke. My husband just slightly bumped his head and had a stroke two weeks later. Died three months later. Unreal..one day he seemed like he was fine. The next night he was gone. May he rest In the arms of Jesus! He died June 8,2015. Hope you take care of your self.

Oh Nicole, I am so relieved you are ok! I have a horse who had had Lyme twice and his symptoms mimicked yours! What a horrible time for you. Blessings to you and your family with your returned good health❤️ Love from Virginia from your transplanted Ridgefield Ct. farmgirl friend!