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I am a mother of a nursing toddler who has just learned I have
contracted Lyme disease. I am in the early stages of the disease.
Initial treatment ( 10 days on Erythromycin ) was not sufficient as a
test one month after exposure and treatment came in positive.
My son continues to nurse for a number of reasons including:
Medical - He has multiple food and other allergies. He had a systemic
yeast infection and was treated through my breastmilk with anti-fungal
medication which I took. He has a compromised immune system and is
sick quite a bit especially in the winter. Though he has improved
tremendously over the last year he is far from out of the woods.
Nutrition- Though I observe the same dietary restrictions as he
inorder to have my breastmilk be digestible for him, I also take many
supplements and eat very healthy so my breastmilk contains many of the
nutrients which his diet still lacks. Thererfore my milk is still a
very important source of nourishment for him even though he is a
toddler.
Comfort and emotional support- Nursing is a source of comfort
especially during his many illnesses. It has assisted me in keeping him
hydrated during his bouts with unexplained very high 104,105 to 105.6
fevers. He has been a heavy nurser since birth and is large in size for
his age. He still nurses 4 + times per day. Which is a significant
amount less but not anywhere near completely or easily weaned.
His pediatrician and allergy specialists have continued to see the
benefits of this continued nursing. Given his situation I think he
would naturally wean about a year from now if he and I had our choice.
My questions are many:
Are there any mothers out there that have Lyme and have been nursing?
What drugs can be used that will kill Lyme and not hurt my child?
If such drugs exist what amount of time has to lapse between ingesting
of the medicine and when I can next safely nurse my son?
If I have to wean entirely, permanently, has anyone out there had to
wean a very, very sad and reluctant toddler suddenly for medical
reasons? How did you help your child? How did you talk to your child
about it ?
This is very difficult because I would not choose to wean him at this
time under normal circumstances as he still benefits so tremendously
from it and I am still willing to do so.
I've gotten a pump and I'm going to try to freeze some if I can. I'm
willing to go to any lengths to help my son through this if it is my
only option.
First and foremost I have to know what all my treatment options are.
As you all know once the milk drys up that is it. Time pressures are
apparent. Any medical or personal experience with this problem is
greatly appreciated.
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