Sixth Treatment

Yesterday's treatment went well. My amazing mother drove me this time. We had a good time talking as we drove there. We talked about our family, thinking positively, why on earth anyone would want to live in the lonely and desolate (though beautiful) areas we drive by on our way to Pocatello and a variety of other things.

While at the clinic, I had the opportunity to meet Sara, Alicia's daughter. She only comes there every 3-4 months just for maintenance and so I was lucky to have met her. Her story is an inspiration to me. There's a YouTube video I watched a little while ago, before beginning my treatments at the West Clinic, which made me realize that if the West Clinic could help her they should definitely be able to help me. I had my camera. I wish I took a picture! But oh well.

I did the usual: Ozone bag with the light therapy and the Chronic Illness bag. My test results came back for my hormones and the results were pretty good. Both my estrogen and progesterone need to be up-ed some but aside from that, my hormones were quite stable. (Yay!)

I had a healing crisis that night. I was experiencing a strong bout of brain dizziness and then the body twitching/jerking came in. Laying down was uncomfortable but I was so tired. I sat for a while with my eyes closed as the feeling of die-off raged through my body causing my body to twitch, jerk and become tense in ways I can't control. I then laid down next to John. He stayed by my side, massaging my head and stiff, twitching arms. Have I mentioned how wonderful he is?

The episode only lasted about an hour then I was able to fall asleep. I woke up feeling tired but lighter somehow. I'm sure of the fact that my body shed some yucky spirochetes last night. (Another yay!)

I know I'm getting better and it's kinda exciting. Today, I feel for those people suffering with Lyme. They need to go to a place like the West Clinic - I don't know of any other answer for Lyme. I've tried being on a super good diet, I've taken all sorts of supplements, I've done an array of cleanses, and I've used homeopathic and herbal remedies for my specific issues and although all these things were good and they've created a healthy and strong foundation upon which I will heal more quickly, they weren't ever what turned things around.

Lyme disease is more serious than people think. John came to me the other day, almost angry, saying, "Ya know, people just don't realize what Lyme disease is. It kills people!" Yes, yes it does. Slowly, might I add. Like I said though, I'm so glad the West Clinic exists.

We're trying to figure out when we'll make that week long trip. Better sooner than later. But it's a little tricky with John's filming schedule and other things that seem to be getting in the way. It isn't until a month out that we have a solid open week. I feel confident, however, that all will work out the way it's supposed to in the end.