yes, thank you madisongrrl, it was actually after your reply that i started to take the idea of Lyme more seriously. My doctor had earlier suggested it was unrelated so i had brushed it off but after seeing your response i decided it was worth taking more seriously and hopefully something comes of it

I havent experienced any further numbness in my hand since that 2nd night now so thats good, its certainly eased my initial panic. Though i have felt a mild worsening of all my symptoms since i started the treatment - im hoping thats a good thing though...

I did try to test myself for the Tinel's sign but didnt get any tingling there so hopefully that means there no carpel tunnel. Thanks for the suggestion though, mrs D.

madisongrrl, how are you feeling these days? did you continue to make progress with the Lyme treatment?