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GEORGIA
Douglas Diegel - I have had Lyme disease long before my wife was
diagnosed with Lyme. However in South Florida, doctors, at that
time, did not know much about Lyme. I have had Lyme for about 20
years. My wife, the doctor's or myself did not know what my problem
was. Pain in my legs as well as abdominal problems was my main
concern. I went to the University of Miami and saw several
specialist. They found nothing. My doctors where I lived at the
time, in Ft. Lauderdale, couldn't figure out my problem. I was told
the pain was in my head. I was out of work approximately 11 months.
I just couldn't work because of the pain and all the other problems
associated with Lyme disease. It took almost a year to start feeling
better so I could return to work. Ten years or so later when my wife
got Lyme Disease, and I was still having some problems, not as bad
as it had been, she suggested I go to the doctor who was currently
treating her. (Her story can also be read here, below.) This doctor
in Ft. Lauderdale was able to diagnose Lyme thru the many tests that
were done on me. I have been on and off of antibiotics since being
diagnosed. Five years ago we moved to Hartwell, Ga. At the time I
was feeling great as far as the Lyme is concerned. Last winter I
started having problems that we feel is brought on by the Lyme
disease and the co-infections. I am being treated by the same doctor
in NC as my wife. So far, it's been since the end of Jan. 06, the
treatment has not helped. But I am doing what the doctor suggests. I
know it takes time. One of my biggest concerns is that this doctor
in NC doesn't lose his license. It is on the line. If you care to
contact me: helend@hartcom.net
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Helen Diegel - I got my Lyme disease while on vacation in the
Smokey Mountains. When I returned to Florida where we were living at
the time, I went to several doctors who refused to treat me for Lyme.
I knew I had Lyme disease; I did my homework. After six months of
agony, pain getting worse by the minute, I went to my brothers house
to see a doctor where he lived in another state. I was put on IV
therapy which helped at the time. When I returned home a couple of
months later, I was getting worse again. I found a doctor in South
Florida who treated me. My problem...you can't go six months without
treatment. It has been 15 years since I developed Lyme and I am
still on antibiotics. I have been on IV therapy four times in these
15 years. We now live in Hartwell, Ga. I still have joint pain at
times, and very bad night sweats which they say is caused by my
co-infections. I have been treated for three co-infections along
with the Lyme disease. I have found a good doctor in NC who is now
fighting to keep his license. I don't know what I will do if he is
not allowed to practice medicine anymore. This is one disease I do
not wish on my worse enemy. To make matters worse, my husband has
Lyme and co-infections also. He is currently under the same doctor's
care as I am. Feel free to contact me. helend@hartcom.net
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