Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hi Anne! From the movie " Under Our Skin " and from my research and treatment, it would seem that Parkinson's is really just another manifestation of Lyme, and that the Lyme needs to be brought under control in order to heal the Parkinson's symptoms. That being said, what most people think of as " Lyme " is not just Lyme. It also includes several other coinfections consisting of different types of microbes (such as protozoans, for example) that the antibiotics used to treat Lyme will not kill, and which can be even more debilitating than Lyme itself. Unfortunately, just as most doctors are clueless about Lyme, most doctors and even some " Lyme-literate " doctors are even more clueless about coinfections. You really should look into whether he has any coinfections that also need to be treated. Some of the more typical ones include Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Q Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, etc. I don't know where you live, but if you live in (or are able/willing to travel to) the PA/DE/NJ area, I know of a doctor who can help if you would like to e-mail me privately. Otherwise, you can contact the LDA or ILADS to try to find a doctor in your area who is knowledgeable about Lyme and coinfections. I wish you and your family the best of luck! - Ms. J. Hennessy 3L/Extended Division Widener University School of Law Wilmington, DE 19803 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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