Wholistic Bodyworks LLC
Lyme Disease and Chronic Pain 09/21/2011
 While much of the information included here is outside my scope of practice as a Bodyworker, it is within my experience as a patient of Lyme disease, not once, but twice. I would like to add that we have found considerable success controlling some of the symptoms of Lyme using CranioSacral Therapy. Each patient must find the treatment plan that works best for their body and situation. I strongly encourage those struggling with the debilitating symptoms of Lyme to not give up in the search for treatment. There are many resources and research is being done constantly to find additional treatments. The following information can be found at www.limeinfo.net/pain. “The pain caused by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses can be widespread and excruciating. It can affect muscles, joints, nerves and bones, and manifest in any area of the body. Treatment varies greatly depending on the type and severity of the pain, but it is important to take a multi-faceted approach. Medications and various alternative therapies all have their place in the treatment of pain symptoms. Pain specialists can help determine the best treatment. Pain can have a damaging impact on the immune system, adding to the importance of effectively treating it. Pain management is absolutely essential to those with compromised immune systems, because the pain experience further reduces the immune reaction. If you have Lyme disease pain, you are less likely to be active, to sleep properly, or to eat properly because your mind is constantly trying to fight off the pain response. There is little time for anything else, and it is consuming. Absence, or at least management, of pain is a health necessity, especially in the sleep response. You can't heal if you can't sleep properly. And, your body is on constant alert, which imposes extra stress levels, which further reduces immunity! It's a vicious circle! A special caution for Lyme disease patients involves the use of steroids to treat pain. There is widespread concern amongst patients and physicians alike that steroids can be very harmful to patients with Lyme disease. Steroids suppress the immune system, which can be dangerous with an infectious disease. Please see Dr. Drulle's article. Appropriate treatment with antibiotics can be very beneficial to Lyme disease pain. Additional medications used to manage the pain from chronic Lyme disease include non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, opioids, and muscle relaxants. Additional treatments include massage therapy, "restorative" yoga, enzymes, essential oils, prolotherapy, injections, relaxation, manual treatments and gentle exercises. Some patients use magnets, tens machines and creams. Oftentimes chiropractic (many types), physical therapy (multiple techniques) and acupuncture are extremely beneficial, although it can be trial a to find the right practitioner who can be flexible to the variable needs of Lyme patients.” If you suspect you may have Lyme, Please do not hesitate to speak to your MD! Comments05/10/2012 01:56
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