Treatment Day 3: Wednesday October 18th This day consisted of about 7 infusions, including glutathione, amino acids, vitamin C, B vitamins, etc. We were also given some lab results. Dr. Micheal, the day prior, has taken a sample of blood from us so that he could examine it under a microscope and take pictures. My… Continue reading Week One at Villa Medigrun….That’s A Wrap
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Arrival And The First Few Days of Treatment at Villa Medigrun
We arrived in Germany around 12pm on Sunday October 15th after traveling for about 13 hours. The owner of our Air B&B offered to pick us up, which was great. He drove like a bat out of hell since there are no highway speed limits in Germany, so it was about a 20 minute drive… Continue reading Arrival And The First Few Days of Treatment at Villa Medigrun
It’s Becoming Real!!
So I’m not going to sugar coat anything here.....I’m nervous for our trip. In a little less than 48 hours we will be on our way to Germany. I am so thankful that both my mom and Tyler are able to be there with me as I embark on this new uncertain adventure. I have… Continue reading It’s Becoming Real!!
The “Oh So Wonderful” Thymus Injections
As I mentioned in my pervious post, to prepare for my treatment in October I have to receive thymus therapy via injections. These injections help increase the number of stem cells in your blood and start the immune modulation part of your therapy. The immune modulation and thymus injections will continue in Germany as well. I… Continue reading The “Oh So Wonderful” Thymus Injections
Doing me!
"Doing Me." ...That is, in part, a foreign concept for me. Although everyone important to me suggested I take a break from school, I had to come to this realization on my own, which was so hard. In my mind putting me first meant continuing to peruse an education, but really after considering all the… Continue reading Doing me!
Stem Cell Treatment?? Ehh, I don’t know…
Two months ago my mom came to me with this crazy suggestion. Stem cell treatment for Lyme Disease. My thoughts on this matter were: ”Uhm...WHAT??” “I don’t want to use something from an embryo!” “It's not completely legal in the US, do I really want to do something that the FDA has not approved yet?”… Continue reading Stem Cell Treatment?? Ehh, I don’t know…
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease, also known as Borrelia Burgdorfei, is a tick-borne illness. It is a bacterial infection that can affect any system of organs within an individual's body, including the brain and nervous system. It progresses quickly and if left untreated can cause irreversible damage to each body it invades. According to LymeDisease.org "The Companion Animal… Continue reading What is Lyme Disease?
First things first….
Hey everyone! My name is Abby! I am from The Bahamas and I recently moved to Maine after living in Charleston, SC for 5 years. I am happily engaged to my amazing fiancé, Tyler, and together we have three rescue furbabies. Chloe is 5 and she is a Coonhound German Sheppard mix. Her sweet personality… Continue reading First things first….
Live. LYME. Love. 