I have multiple neurological symptoms (hearing loss, horrible tinnitus, burning, tingling, and bug crawling sensations in face, jaw, skull and other parts of my body) and we don't know whether the cause is Lyme disease or something else. I was treated with a lot of antibiotics for a year and I thought my body had enough. Since that time, over the last 2 years, I have been taking herbal antimicrobials and many nutritional supplements. My symptoms have been gradually worsening, unfortunately.

I have a dental implant that is on the same side as my hearing loss and my symptoms seem to originate and be most pronounced from this area. I have a retention cyst directly above this implant and wonder if that is a clue. So does my dentist. I have had cat scans, x-rays, and the 3 oral surgeons I have visited all think it is not the problem.

I am awaiting results of MELISA testing to see if I might have an allergy to titanium or any of the metals in my implant. It will be difficult to find an oral surgeon willing to remove my implant if this could be the cause of my illness. But I will do whatever it takes to feel better and get my old body back!

Also, I have one remaining root canaled tooth in my mouth on the 'good side'. It is not bothering me, but from everything I have read here (and other sites) it is toxic and should be removed. I asked my oral surgeon to extract it and he is hesitant as it is not causing me any symptoms on that side.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!