My story begins when I was a teenager, about the fifth grade of primary school. I was an adventurer who spent the whole day outdoors until this predictable call was ready. I used to build or maintain my forts! Using the neighbors as one side of my fort and inventing ways to hang sheets or blankets so that the other walls of my fort take a lot of planning and execution, you know! It was my second home, and for hours I sat in my farms with a lot of creepy crawling insects that didn't bother me. At about this time, I came with a terrible disease that left me bedridden for more than a month. The doctor said that I have mononucleosis, which I probably did.
My dad was a passionate fisherman, and my family spent almost every summer on Lake Leitch in the excellent state of Minnesota. Long car trips have always caused me a disease with a car sickness. I was the only child of 7 years old, who was sick of a car every time I drove in a car for more than 10 minutes. However, I always looked forward to our family trips to Minnesota. It was a time playing in the woods, enjoying the "catch of the day", playing in the capture of the flag, swimming in the lake and just in childhood. I remember a lot of bites, especially from a giant mosquito in the northern forest of MN! They could eat a person in less than three minutes.
I also spent 3 weeks every summer in a Christian riding camp. Until now, I remember my favorite horse, his name was Türk! These were some of the best times of my childhood, but they could well have been when I was infected with Lyme disease and co-infections. I fought all my life at school. I could not fully understand what was taught, regardless of the subject, and I was afraid to read a book. I became a more social person who excelled in dancing, figure skating and synchronized swimming. This summer camp, where I met Jesus and originally invited Him into my heart to be my Lord and Savior. Although I did not fully understand these new love relationships that had just bloomed in my heart, this single moment in my life turned out to be my strength in times of weakness, my song of joy in desert desserts, my anchor in turbulent waters, my best friend in times of solitude , the protector of my mind and soul, my prince of peace and more. This choice was the best choice I could ever make.
At the age of 19, I went on a big adventure. I moved from IL to the Bay Area in CA because I had an older brother living there. My mother died when I was 14, and my father was an alcoholic. Perhaps I did not accept this great adventure, if everything was different. My life in Central Asia is the place where I can become strong in the Lord, have a baby and met my husband. She had to be. I spent the next twenty years working a lot and playing even harder. One very unforgettable trip to the Russian river in Northern California made me sick like a dog for weeks. It made no sense, since I felt fine before our trip, and the person I was with was not sick. I often wonder if this was the cause of Lyme disease, although I did not notice a single tic or did not notice any rashes. I also did not look for these things, because I did not even hear about Lyme disease. I read that only 30% -40% of people with Lyme disease recall that they are being watched by a tick or a classic bull rash.
Like many people with Lyme disease, I do not know when I got it. For many years I went to doctors for chronic sinus infections one by one. I started to do a nap in my car while I was working, and in most cases I was tired.
In 1995, I was in a fatal car accident. In a coma, I was at the gates of heaven and delighted with the peaceful white light that was around me. I was drawn into the light, where I was sure that I would see the face of Jesus. The doctors were not sure that I was going to do it. My life was on balance, and I experienced a life-changing meeting with an angelic presence that had a message for me. This message was a bible verse,
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” says the Lord. He plans to flourish and not harm you, he plans to give you hope and a future. ” Jeremiah 29:11
The place I was in was very peaceful and I did not know about my accident or about the pain or injuries. I was calm and not afraid. I really want to stay in this place!
This should not be over the coming years, God kept his promise and clearly showed me His plans for my life. Although the times ahead were extremely difficult, I often deviated from God, who loved me. He was still my shepherd, closely watching his wayward child. God took me along the paths, where He highlighted my need for Him, putting me in a situation where my strengths were irrelevant and my weaknesses were obvious. Through dessert trips, He brought me closer and closer to Him. I would find the blooming flowers of the world in the most desolate places. For that, I am grateful. It was His plan, I'm sure of it!
Because of the brain injury I encountered, I was given huge doses of steroids to stop my brain from swelling. These were either steroids or death. Because of steroids, my immune system was weakened, and that was when Lyme disease exploded in every cell of my body, unbeknownst to me and no matter when I became infected.
I was disabled for 6 months, and recovery was slow and difficult. I struggled with physical therapy and struggled with the movement as a whole. I did months of biofeedback in the hope of restoring brain function. I was increasingly sick, and my body ached from fatigue and fatigue. As if I had to learn my body how to do something again. My brain was slow and increasingly experienced word processing difficulties, put together sentences and remained focused. Other symptoms that began to repeat their ugly heads were severe pains in the neck and back, dizziness, problems with serious balance, weakness, depression, headaches, memory problems, loss of peripheral vision, anxiety and fear of leaving my house and fear of driving the car. It was not a cure.
After numerous attempts to get help from the hospital, which took care of me after the car accident, I began to dare to other doctors in the hope of finding out why I had all these symptoms and did not recover after the accident. My search began with an observation of a neurologist who ignored all physical symptoms and recommended an anti-depressant as a solution. I have seen several MDs that did not have answers for me. The list of doctors goes on and on ...
Although I was still symptomatic, it was time to get back to work. In the end, I got an excellent administrative job in a high-tech company with an even bigger boss! The angel of the boss whom I loved because of her compassionate heart. I earned good money, and the work was not too demanding, and that was exactly what I needed after returning to the work force. This job and my boss were a gift from God and the answer to prayer!
In 1996, I was very pleased with the surprise of my daughter! Although I was the only parent, I did not doubt the birth of my child. I coped well with the pregnancy. I felt better while I was pregnant, but not healthy, but better. Was this part of the "plans that I have for you"? Indeed it was! I was given the gift of motherhood, because I am eternally grateful!
I met my husband here in 1998, and we got married in 1999. It was fast! It was love at first sight. On our first date, we met at the church, and then went for a coffee. On the way to the coffee, I asked him if it would be okay to recline the seat and get some sleep! “No problem,” he says. We often laugh at this because he didn’t know how piercing I would be. It was just a preview! My husband became my strongest supporter, and I would not be where I am today without him. He is one of the greatest gifts of God for me! Was this part of the "plans that I have for you"? Of course! This verse, which was placed in my heart, was truly resonant, and I began to see very clearly that God has a plan for my life and that my return to life on earth is not accidental.
Shortly after marriage, we moved from the bay to Livermore, California. I really try to be a good mother, good wife, good housewife and good mother-mother ... this did not happen. I slept 14 hours a day, very tired, emotionally depressed, in chronic pain and overwhelmed with my new life. I found a new Primary Doctor. After an MRI of my spell, this Doctor exclaims: "I know what is wrong with you!" The best words I've heard over the years! He continued to tell me that I had a hernia of an intervertebral disk around my neck. He recommended that I have a C6-C7 fusion, as the disk squeezed my spinal cord strongly. After the 2nd and 3rd opinions, we decided to continue the operation. More steroids ... and again, recovery was slow. I was very discouraged because the operation did not help me feel better, otherwise, knowing that a herniated disc does not exert pressure on my spinal cord. This Doctor also diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia.
In a conversation with my sweet daughter-in-law, she suggested that I see my doctor. She, too, was ill for many years, without any answers, until she found this Integrative Doctor, who diagnosed her Celiac disease. At that moment I was ready to see any doctor hoping to find out what happened to my health. I went to the doctor and after the first consultation he said that he thought I had Lyme disease.
What kind !? Lyme disease? I have never heard of it. I trusted this Doctor, unlike all previous Doctors, he seemed sincere and really listened to me. I accepted his diagnosis, although I had no idea what it meant. He told me that a few weeks later one of the best Lyme specialists in the country moved to his office. I had blood tested for the Western Blot test to confirm the presence of Lyme antibodies. I was so glad to know what was wrong with me! I had no idea what treatment would entail and how long I would be treated. I also did not have the slightest idea of toxic overloads, candida problems, or hertzheimer's reactions. At that time I was just glad to get an answer!
Before I saw this Lyme specialist, my family went to Hawaii, and they sent me with a bottle of artemisinin. I took perhaps 4 times a day, and I began to feel better than for many years. I also think that heat and humidity helped me to release toxins through sweat. We had a great holiday!
Upon my return, I went to a Lyme disease specialist, and she confirmed that I have all the right groups for Lyme-positive on Western blot. I remember how she told me that it would take 3-5 years of treatment. Over the next three years, I tried many different combinations of antibiotics, but I could not tolerate many of them. Herzheimer's reactions at the beginning were extremely harsh. There were nights when I wasn't sure that I would wake up the next morning. I am stronger and stronger to the Lord.
Pressing 0n, I began to make progress in about 4, and I felt that I was in remission. I felt good enough to think about switching to CO and what we did. Shortly after moving to CO, I began to feel sick again, and there was something new. I could barely walk on my legs since they were in so much pain. Then I tested positive for Bartonella and Myclopasma. At first I was diagnosed with Lyme and Babesi. Now Bartonella and Mycoplasma? I do not know if I have been reinfected, or if I have had these co-infections all the time. I believe that climate change and elevation had something to do with it, but I started moving again. Traveling to California every three months to see my LLMD was an amazing challenge. I remember that there were several crises at the airport, since I was disoriented and weak to manage my luggage.
Where am i today
After 10 years of antibiotics and other various treatments, I am about 70% better than when I started treatment. I also used various alternative therapies, supporting the therapy and making some changes to the diet. One of the ways in which I plan to maintain and maintain my health is a more natural approach, a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle methods. These steps were all crucibles to restore the amount of health that I have. Perhaps more importantly, I adopted a big change in thinking. I am not my illness, but life with Lyme disease is only a passing moment of time compared to eternity. I know that eternity holds for me, and I will do everything possible in my life until the day when the day comes. I no longer focus on what I cannot do, but I find joy in simple things in life. I do not focus on every symptom that I have, but rather focus on living a contented and functional life the way I do. I also focus on who supports me and my first true love, Jesus Christ. He gave me many glorious gifts and breathed His life in me daily. His mercy every morning!
What helped me regain health
First of all, I will be eternally grateful to my LLMD. She is a brilliant and very compassionate woman. Antibiotics certainly helped me regain most of my health. I'm starting to focus on more natural approaches in the future. I will stay in a low dose antibiotic regimen, using a more holistic lifestyle and including more natural procedures to maintain and further improve my health. Living a more balanced life through prayer, education, exercise, diet, raising your own body and healthy relationships became a priority, not an option.
I am a big fan of using FIR Sauna and have done this regularly for the past 5 years. I believe that as long as I do not regularly use the FIR sauna, I could not tolerate antibiotics. It was the best investment I made. I use Glutathione in liquid form to further help with detoxification. I will also include various detoxifying “cleansers” through the Global Healing Center and other well-known medical facilities.
I take quality supplements and herbs. It took me years to figure out the most effective mode for me. I am absolutely sure that I am a much healthier person because of them. One of the ways I know this, when I missed a few days, I do not feel good. I write in detail about supplements and herbs on the "supplements" page. My LLMD recommended many. Others, I learned about this through the Lyme community and research. The trial and error were part of the process. Sometimes I get vitamin infusions in my LLMD office. I always feel rested and energetic.
Diet has played a key role in restoring health. A year ago, I became gluten free. The effects were felt almost immediately. I had less abdominal bloating, I lost weight, I noticed less abdominal pain and more energy. I am currently participating in IIN! I believe that diet in itself can be the difference between health and illness in general, and there are more studies linking chronic illness with poor nutrition. I am working on a better diet and I look forward to a greater increase in health thanks to optimal nutrition. I started juices, and I look forward to these wonderful vitamin injections every day.
Exercise has always been a major struggle due to muscle pain in the skeletons and stiffness and lack of energy. I push myself to walk at least twice a week. I found it really stimulating, if you like the area you go to. At the same time I am going to the beach for natural grounding and walking. Walking through the beautiful park is also very pleasant. I gradually increase the number of walks that I take, as well as the duration. There was a time when walking around the block was too exhausting. I do recreational yoga on a regular basis. I always feel very relaxed. The next day I experience increased pain, but I expect it to decrease with more practice and time. Moving increases oxygen in the bloodstream and helps keep our joints more flexible.
Prayer and positive thinking work wonders. I am strong in my faith, and the Lord is my stone. He is also my prince of peace, my wonderful adviser, my Protector, my Healer, my Light in Darkness and Path, Truth and Life! He is my everything, and I am very comforted in Him. If I focus on all of His miraculous ways, I cannot sit with negative thinking. Чтение моей ежедневной преданности - это то, как я начинаю свой день, и молитва - как я ее закончу. Это отличный способ жить и поддерживать меня.
У меня все еще плохие дни, но еще много хороших. Это резко контрастирует с ранними днями лечения. Я до сих пор живу с ежедневной хронической болью, усталостью (в гораздо меньшей степени), когнитивными проблемами и другими симптомами, которые восковые и ослабевают, но ничто по сравнению с много лет назад. Я прошел долгий путь, и вы тоже можете!
Я все еще исследую и молюсь за лекарство и прилагаю все усилия, чтобы стать более здоровым человеком, потому что я хочу максимально использовать время, которое у меня есть на земле. У меня есть вера в то, что лекарство придет! Знание Лайма растет. С рекламными роликами IBM речь идет о болезни Лайма и LD, оштукатуренной на Jumbo Tron в Нью-Йорке и Daytona 500. Это огромные скачки к осознанию. Наш день исцеления придет!
Имея мое образование в IIN, я ожидаю, что смогу помочь людям, которые борется с хронической болезнью Лайма и другими хроническими заболеваниями очень практично. Я очень хочу быть использованным Богом для поощрения, поддержки и обмена тем, что я узнал за последние 10 лет, связанных с хронической болезнью.
Филиппийцам 4: 6-7
Не беспокойтесь ни о чем, но во всем молитве и молитве с благодарением пусть ваши просьбы станут известны Богу. И мир Божий, превосходящий все постижение, будет охранять ваши сердца и ваши мысли во Христе Иисусе.
