Is this a co-infection

bartmelly

Can a gastro infection/parasitic infection be a co-infection for Lyme's Disease?

IBS or something more serious?

jpell38

Im a fairly healthy 46yr old man who does not smoke but probably drinks a little more than I should. No family history of bowel cancer. ...

inflammation and back pain

EileenB1022

i have had back pain and stomach issues since the end of june. i was in the er 3 times. one of those times i had a ct scan which showed i...

56 Y/O Female with extreme burning pain. What to try next?

Burning65

Hi all, This is quite complex, so I will do my best to organize it. Any help would be appreciated more than you could imagine! (well,...

Recurring episodes of mucus/gas instead of stools

DesertTripper

Hi, I am 55 and have a robust health history including Hodgkin's in remission and congestive heart failure. A few years ago, I had an ...

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CalGal

Melanie, try going to the WebMD IBS board and post to a young lady with the 'handle' Renny. She's going through treatment for Lyme had has had a myriad of GI issues for quite awhile.

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bartmelly

thank you I will do that. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have been under the weather all week with two additional infections.

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bartmelly

Do you have Lymes? Have you seen the movie "Under Our Skin?" Do have material I can read about the various symptoms of Lyme? Thanks, Melanie

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CalGal

It could be a co-infection. However, many do experience digestive problems as a result of Lyme disease.

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