And… here’s July. Only half a month late. I’ve just been so busy that it’s hard to keep up.

July was rough. As you can see, the first half of the month was really good. In fact around the 4th or 5th I had the best day I’ve had since I started feeling sick. My brain fog was very low and all other symptoms were greatly diminished. I was really starting to feel hopeful.

I’d also been running and riding a lot more, both with great tolerance. I’m coaching an NYC Marathon training group and had been able to get out and do the long runs of 7 and 8 miles without any trouble.

Sadly, around mid-month when I took my 5 days of Flagyl all the good feelings came to a halt. This was my 2nd round of the "cyst buster" and I felt far worse than I had during the previous round. Everything spiked. Particularly my neuro symptoms — brain fog, tingling, etc. It sent me into a wicked spin of depression and self-doubt. I also started doubting that Lyme is the true cause of what I’m dealing with. Yeah, I believe I have it, but I think there may be something else at play too. Maybe a virus or something.

Anyway… it was an unpleasant month. Hopefully August end on a higher note.

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