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Originally Posted by EmilySH
Hi David,
I just wanted to rack your brain on my current situation, for you are very experienced in the Lyme world. I have been having a host of neurological symptoms since late Jan., burning feet much prior to Jan. Please refer to my past post if you have the time  I was just recently diagnosed as having Ehrlichosis and possibly RMSF (I will be retested in a week or so, along with a Lyme retest). Would an acute infection of these two lead to neurological symptoms? I am not finding many resources online for the neuro complications associated with the Ehrlich. so now I am beginning to doubt my negative Lyme test. I tested negative for Lyme but now I am highly considering seeing a LLMD for more specific testing for the Lyme. I also just had a EMG/NCS, is there anyway nerve damage would show up or would a abnormal result point to Lyme?
I have read that co-infection is common, then I read it is rare? Any insight on the truth? I am terrified of having the Lyme and truly trying to focus on treating what I know I do have, the Ehr and seeing how I improve. Thanks so much,
Emily |
Hello Emily, and I am sorry for your suffering.
Coinfections are the rule with Lyme Disease now, rather than the exception, and the most common co-infections are "Bartonella" and "Babesia".
Bartonella is always to be expected whenever neurological symptoms are predominant, such as with small-fiber neuropathy.
One of the better Lyme doctors out there is Dr. Joseph Jemsek, who is located in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Jemsek has a great website with a wonderful write-up on Lyme and its most common co-infections. Click on the link below, and then select "Knowledge Base" for either the long or short version:
http://www.jemsekspecialty.com/drjemsek.php
Feel better!
David