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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
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Mon May 28, 2018 7:15 am
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A young relation has been diagnosed as having Lyme disease. They had moved back here after living several years in the eastern part of the country. He became very sick and had to go to the ER. His mom had to insist on testing for it and the test came out positive. The kid is on antibiotics but mom is worried. She is worried because the disease is rare here. They are living in the far eastern part of our state Spokane is doable but I am wondering if there are any medical people anywhere in WA that are experienced in Lyme treatments just in case.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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gb Member
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Mon May 28, 2018 7:56 am
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I just googled this for the Seattle area and came up with this name: http://drsusanmarra.com
I read her bio and this is her specialty and I see that she has had this disease herself which explains her interest.
I thought Lyme was a possibility for me as I had a bunch of odd symptoms a few years ago but those symptoms eventually improved and I think I had something that was likely virus caused that my body eventually managed to fend off. I was tested for Lyme disease which came out negative. I understand that Lyme tests are not that reliable as far as testing obtaining positive tests so it is good that your nephew at least knows in which direction to look for his illness.
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
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Tue May 29, 2018 11:06 am
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TS, vibes to your relative. As 70-2002 said, Lyme disease can be knocked out early with antibiotics. Based on my reading, testing is very reliable if done within a couple weeks of infection.
Be wary of quacks who diagnose "chronic Lyme Disease" notwithstanding negative test results or relying on questionable testing sources. Phony chronic Lyme disease diagnoses and costly treatment has become a multi-million dollar quack industry. NPR and other credible new sources have covered the chronic Lyme disease hysteria for years, see, e.g., health.com: “Chronic Lyme Disease” Isn’t a Real Diagnosis. So Why Are Doctors Prescribing Risky Treatment for It?, although some otherwise credible sources have repeated dubious claims, e.g., Slate: The New York Times Teaches the Controversy -- Both sides are not equal when it comes to chronic Lyme disease. I have run into a couple people who have shelled out tens of thousands of $$$ to chronic Lyme disease hysteria quacks. Both claim to have been infected decades ago, eschewing science to the contrary.
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
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Tue May 29, 2018 5:05 pm
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His mom suspects he has been infected for four years. He had a rash but it was not taken seriously at the time by the medical people.
Anyway, he is back in school so drugs must be helping. I hope there is no permanent damage.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
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treeswarper
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Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:58 pm
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Thanks. I think the anti biotics worked but he has to go see a specialist to see if there is damage to some of his body parts. Poor kid.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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Hiker Mama Member
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Treeswarper, that's so tough. I hope he is able to recover. The books I'm reading make it seem like there is hope, but it's not easy or affordable for everyone.
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
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Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:07 am
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They made it over to a specialist who checked him out, and sounds like the antibiotics worked and no damage to any body parts.
Major relief.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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Hiker Mama Member
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That's good news, Treeswarper!
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