Primary Lateral Sclerosis or Lyme Disease?

I have been diagnosed with PLS. My spinal fluid was examined for Lyme and the results were negative. Upon further research I found that pink eye or an eye discharge (which I have) is a Lyme disease symptom along with arthritis (which I also have in my lower back). My homeopath is vehement that I have Lyme disease (told him he was a quack). My neurologists say no since I don't exhibit its symptoms other than muscle spasticity and slurred speech. Does anyone out there have any information that might help me.

If you live in the Lyme's disease risk States, http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ris...
are a hunter, or take walks actually into the woods ( not a path) yes you could have possibly contracted Lyme's disease

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/fact...

Lyme disease (LD) is an inflammatory disease characterized by a skin rash, joint inflammation, and flu-like symptoms, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by the bite of a deer tick. The disease can sometimes be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms may mimic other diseases. A characteristic red rash usually occurs at the site of the bite. However, the bite may go unnoticed. A few months to years after the bite, joint inflammation, neurological symptoms, and sometimes heart symptoms may occur. Some symptoms include:- A flat or slightly raised red lesion at the site of the tick bite (can be larger than 1 to 3 inches in diameter, often with a clear area in the center, nicknamed as the 鈥楤ullseye rash鈥?, fever, headache, muscle pains, lethargy, stiff neck and joint inflammation. There may also be overall itching and there may be unusual or strange behaviour. Several forms of laboratory testing for Lyme disease are available, some of which have not been adequately validated. Most recommended tests are blood tests that measure antibodies made in response to the infection. These tests may be falsely negative in patients with early disease, but they are quite reliable for diagnosing later stages of disease. Antibiotics are prescribed based on disease stages and manifestations. Doxycycline, tetracycline, cefuroxime, ceftriaxone, and penicillin are some of the choices. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, are sometimes prescribed to relieve joint stiffness. (Doxycycline is usually not prescribed for children until after all the permanent teeth have erupted. It can permanently discolour teeth that are still forming.) If diagnosed in the early stages, the disease can be cured with antibiotics. If left untreated, complications involving joints, the heart, and the nervous system can occur. Further information should be obtained if you are not satisfied with your diagnosis. You are advised to return to your doctor and request a consultation / appointment with an LD specialist for a second opinion or the treatment protocol, once LD has been confirmed.
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness in the voluntary muscles. PLS belongs to a group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases. Motor neuron diseases develop when the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement degenerate and die, causing weakness in the muscles they control. Onset of PLS usually occurs after age 50. Symptoms may include difficulty with balance, weakness and stiffness in the legs, and clumsiness. Other symptoms may include spasticity (sudden, involuntary muscle spasms) in the hands, feet, or legs; foot dragging, and speech problems due to involvement of the facial muscles. The disorder usually begins in the legs, but it may also start in the tongue or the hands. The disease-which scientists believe is not hereditary-progresses gradually over a number of years, or even decades. In PLS, there is no evidence of the degeneration of spinal motor neurons or muscle wasting (amyotrophy) that occurs in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), which it resembles. Diagnosis of PLS is often delayed because it is mistaken for ALS. PLS is not fatal. There is no cure, and the progression of symptoms varies. Some people may retain the ability to walk without assistance, but others eventually require wheelchairs, canes, or other assistive devices.Treatment for individuals with PLS is symptomatic. Baclofen and tizanidine may reduce spasticity. Quinine or phenytoin may decrease cramps. Physical therapy often helps prevent joint immobility. Speech therapy may be useful for those with involvement of the facial muscles
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