Re: Lyme disease, weight gain

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Hi Janelle,

I needed to be treated for Lyme Disease with antibiotics for a period of

approx 6 years after initial infection, sometimes up to twice a year for a

month or more.

Everybody is different, but for me, my " first " symptom that the spirocete

had re-multiplied enough to cause symptoms was a return of " elbow pain " that

felt like arthritis. After 10 days on antibiotics, the joint pain would

leave, but 10 days is NOT enough to lower total spirocete levels, 30 days was

about minimum.

I " think " I've finally kicked it, and thankfully, never had significant

candida issues.

But, she may need a Lyme Specialist that recognizes the chronic nature and

need to be treated, possibly long term with antibiotics.

Oh, my Western Blot blood tests were almost " technically " negative. (That

was 15-20 years ago - supposedly newly discovered strains since then. . .)

Agree with info on Candida. A source of a nice webinar is on the

_www.vrp.com_ (http://www.vrp.com) website. (or was it _www.thorne.com_

(http://www.thorne.com) ?) the people that sell Candiplex, anyway. Nice

adjunct

treatment.

Denver has a great MD, ENT allergist that treats Candida. Dr.

Nonas in Littleton area.

Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

Director of Medical Nutrition

Signet Diagnostic Corporation

Telecommuting Nationwide

(Mountain Time) office and cell

Fax:

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" Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start

from now and make a brand new ending. "

~Carl Bard

Specialist in IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and inflammatory conditions

which are often triggered by adverse reactions to foods and chemicals.

Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist Training Course.

In a message dated 8/4/2010 7:10:59 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

jennyvajda@... writes:

Hi,

I personally am familiar with gluten sensitivity associated with joint

pain and

fibromyalgia flair ups. Candidiasis can definately cause carb/sweets

craving and

weight changes, headaches, fuzzy thinking, and constipation or diarrhea,

anal

itching (it's obvious when present). Allergy and other sensitivities flair

up

with the yeast over growth. The hx of Lyme's disease treatment would

support a

yeast theory because she would have been on a bunch of antibiotics for a

while.

Treatment for candidiasis is still a bit alternative but can make a big

difference. I took Nystatin 100000 orally, 2 mls 3 x day, and really

fought the

carb cravings because the yeast grows on it quicker then we can absorb it.

It's

a sad condition because you are eating a bunch and hungry but tired all

the time

from the malabsorption and leaky gut, and allergic and sensitive to

everything

because your white blood cells know something is going on and are trying

to

fight. A physician would need to be involved for the Nystation, and I do

think

at this symptom level she needs it. As dietitian support you could

certainly

help her with reinforcing all her positive habits. It sounds like she was

doing

really well. Reassure that the yeast can leave her crazy feeling and that

it

will pass. Avoid the simple carbs; have protein, fat or fiber with carbs;

for a

few months a diet ratio skewed a little more towards protein and fat might

help

starve out the yeast and reduce the fuzzy thinking days (yeast overgrowth

really

would leave me forgetful and confused feeling before I got treatment).

Personally the gluten sensitivity might be a different issue but it'll

probably get better after the yeast is treated. I stll avoid gluten but I

don't

flair up in pain as bad when I do have the occ serving as I did then.

Candidiasis is not something that is really easy or typical for a doctor

to test

for so if her physician isn't receptive there are some herbals that can

help. Nystatin is so cheap and common though.

R Vajda, R.D.

(906) 458-8595

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From: nellybeez <_nellybeez@..._ (mailto:nellybeez@...) >

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Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 11:30:21 PM

Subject: Lyme disease, weight gain

Hello fellow nutrition colleagues and experts!

I have a case I'd really appreciate input with.

Client is a 51 y/0 female, chief complaint is weight gain, recently 35#

over

past 6 months. Typical weight ~160-180#, now at 214.

Been following an organic diet over past 30 years per lifestyle choices,

follows

gluten free due to her son (w/ severe autism) also follows, and reports

increased joint pain when consuming gluten or increased carbohydrate loads

since

lyme infections.

Some stress eating is acknowledged, but not bingeing. More likely under

periods

of high stress she strays from her typical pattern of eating and eats only

high

carb foods resulting in flare-up of pain. Denies recent stress eating,

however.

Exercise pattern of walking 4m daily, typical intake includes seasonal

fresh

fruits, veggies, and meat/egg/soy/bean proteins. Avoids carbs frequently,

generally whole grain or beans if consuming carbs. Estimated daily intake

~1500

kcal.

Client is s/p hysterectomy, 2 bouts of lyme disease after antibiotic

treatments

but still reports symptoms of joint pain with changes in diet.

Reports good sleep, Thyroid tests reportedly normal, regular BM's daily,

good

energy level except increased fatigue d/t wt gain, no meds or supplements.

Client practices master cleanse practices ~10x/year and occasional liver &

kidney cleanse plans, potentially contributing to metabolic changes &

semi-starvation-modes. Client reports suspicion of candida

overgrowth/leaky gut

through her own internet research.

I am not particularly familiar with research on either candidiasis and

weight

gain or treatment or any correlations with unresolved lyme disease and

weight

gain. My main focus is eating disorders and client pursued my clinic due

to

insurance network coverage, not for ED tx.

Any insights? I'm really stumped regarding why this client continues to

gain

weight. I'm happy to provide more information over the listserv or private

email. Any input is appreciated!

Janelle Fuchs, RD LD

The Program

Minneapolis, MN

_janellef@..._ (mailto:janellef@...)

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