Sixlow recovery from tic

_Sheffjs_ · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 13:29:04

Well it looks like Mike picked up more than just chiggers in NC. Mid week they found a tick clung to his ear , it was a tiny one. At that point his thoughts were he could not put his helmet on........He started daily visits for antibiotics infusion however he was not getting better and he was admitted this morning. Many tests including the vid (negative results) and now the testing is Lyme and Rocky Mtn spotted fever. Yes 2020 gets worse! Keep our big boy in your thoughts and prayers, high fever and sweats, very tired.

Thunderbolt · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 13:51:13

Will definitely keep him and Liz in our prayers.

Flrider · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 15:14:15

Man Sixlow, sorry to hear brother, hope you get well soon and please keep us posted on your progress

larue · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 15:21:27

Damn, not Mike, wish you a speedy recovery brother

TJ · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 17:47:03

Thoughts and prayers for a quick & complete recovery.......

Steel cowboy · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 18:00:02

Get well soon Mike, we are all praying for you.

DD · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 18:02:52

prayers and hugs for all.

OnaWingandaPrayer · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 18:20:33

Not the kind news we like to have. May the Lord reach out and provide healing and comfort.

Tundra · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 19:19:38

Mike & Liz so sorry to hear this. Good thoughts and prayers coming your way.
My sister contracted Lyme's disease from a tick in the same area last summer, changed her life fast and hard. It's manageable and curable, she's a Doctor & chose the holistic approach after returning home from hospitalization. I'd be happy to share some of her thoughts if your interested.
Get well brother

Ken aka Oil Burner · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 20:03:43

Been dealing with Lyme for the last 4-5 years. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Since they caught it soon after the bite, he's got a great chance of full recovery. The longer the bacteria is in your system before treatment, the more damage it does. I truly wish him the best.

_Sheffjs_ · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 20:36:06

He is in a nice room finally and let me know he was at 2% on the phone charge so hoping for more info tomorrow.

GRCTAMPA · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 20:50:30

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery.

Bighead · Sat 27, Jun 2020, 21:32:59

Prayers up.

DDT (12) · Sun 28, Jun 2020, 06:49:29

Holy cow! Really hate to hear that about one of our most important members and one of my favorite Florida riders! My thoughts & prayers will most certainly be offered up in his behalf!!! Although she probably won't need it, I'll also ask for strength and ease of mind for Liz, as well... They're both pretty strong and tough cookies.

DDT

_Sheffjs_ · Sun 28, Jun 2020, 07:24:27

Still in the testing phase this morning, I hope they figure this out soon so he gets the correct drug. He did get the phone charger.

sixlow · Sun 28, Jun 2020, 10:54:57

Thanks to everyone for your concerns, slight improvement today's the ear swelling is going down some, hard to beleive what a little bug can do to a big guy. Hopefully we get some results back soon and I'm released, I get better rest at home. Thank you all again.

2KVISRiderDan · Sun 28, Jun 2020, 14:16:54

Sorry to hear such a bad end to an otherwise great time. Keeping you and Liz in our thoughts Mike. Hope for full & speedy recovery.

SCbarber · Sun 28, Jun 2020, 19:24:10

Sorry to hear this Mike, hope you get well soon. Don't worry, your old interstate is doing fine and wouldn't trade it for anything out there!

Pappy! · Sun 28, Jun 2020, 21:13:31

Prayers from Lesa and I as well, Mike. Hoping it is not Lyme.
If you guys need anything in the meantime let us know....we are not that far from you to help.

Jims99 · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 07:30:29

Sorry to hear. Prayers heading your way. If y'all need anything, I can be there in an hour. Even if you just want some company. Keep us informed.

Farside · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 08:06:07

$:-\$ Bummer Mike, I sure hate to hear the news of that tiny tick. I'll have you on my prayer list for sure.

I was just up that way the week before you in the woods hiking some myself. I did have long pants on but checked myself over at the end of the day. I heard they were present in my area of NC, Highlands & Glenville area. Prayers for your recovery and improving health Mike. I'm betting you'll get the best of this and with Tundra's comments I'd bet you'll be reaching out with him. God Bless

GARY G · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 10:18:53

Quote from: Farside on Mon 29, Jun 2020, 08:06:07
$:-\$ Bummer Mike, I sure hate to hear the news of that tiny tick. I'll have you on my prayer list for sure.
I was just up that way the week before you in the woods hiking some myself. I did have long pants on but checked myself over at the end of the day. I heard they were present in my area of NC, Highlands & Glenville area. Prayers for your recovery and improving health Mike. I'm betting you'll get the best of this and with Tundra's comments I'd bet you'll be reaching out with him. God Bless

please dont forget BILL Grumpy he not so good ether pray for bill &ann they need a lot..

_Sheffjs_ · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 12:20:37

Quote from: GARY G on Mon 29, Jun 2020, 10:18:53
Quote from: Farside on Mon 29, Jun 2020, 08:06:07
$:-\$ Bummer Mike, I sure hate to hear the news of that tiny tick. I'll have you on my prayer list for sure.
I was just up that way the week before you in the woods hiking some myself. I did have long pants on but checked myself over at the end of the day. I heard they were present in my area of NC, Highlands & Glenville area. Prayers for your recovery and improving health Mike. I'm betting you'll get the best of this and with Tundra's comments I'd bet you'll be reaching out with him. God Bless

please dont forget BILL Grumpy he not so good ether pray for bill &ann they need a lot..

Simply gutted over this!

jhaff53 · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 14:21:42

I'm new to this board and am sorry to hear this. I had a friend with similar symptoms a few years ago in CT. It turned out to be Babesia, which is tick borne. He also had some Lyme which he didn't know about.
He fully recovered btw, but had a rough go of it.

_Sheffjs_ · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 16:18:37

Looks good for him to get out of the Hospital tomorrow.

flsix · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 17:35:33

Hey Mike I just saw this. I'll be praying for a quick and full recovery.
We did a few short walks in the woods up there the week after you were there and were concerned about those little blighters too.
Hope you are sprung from confinement tomorrow.

JimC · Mon 29, Jun 2020, 19:31:55

I received a message from Mike about an hour ago, he said they were releasing him tonight.

Hope that means they have it all figured out.

Jim

sixlow · Tue 30, Jun 2020, 10:09:11

I'm home, I will go back twice a day for 7 more days of IV infusion, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. , June 6th being the last day. I'm already tired of this stuff but must continue with the antibiotics. Still don't have a definitive answer on which tic borne illness I have. Infectious disease guy says Ehrliciosis fits my symptoms best, mostly now i have migraines and weakness, the ear/head swelling is down, the flu like symptoms are gone. I've been poked so many times I am hating needles now, apparently I am a hard case to get a needle in, some nurses tried 5 or 6 times and call somebody else in, thick skin and deep tough veins makes for this poke fest.
Hard to say if the tic came from NC or Fl., it wasn't on me long as we caught it before it was swollen or bloody, it was 5 days after getting back from vacation. That was a Wednesday, on the following Saturday's ride my helmet was hurting my ear still and Sunday the ear looked like a UFC fighters, then started the evening chills and fever after work. I started taking amoxycillon Sunday night but it didn't touch it so by thursday i was in the ER. Left there with once a day infusions but at my Saturday morning infusion it was clear i was only getting worse so I was admitted. 3 days later I feel like it's going in the right direction now. I'll post back when they give me a final diagnosis. Again I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers they really do help.
Mike

DD · Tue 30, Jun 2020, 11:34:19

sending you & Liz BIG hugs and lots of prayers.

Drinking a bottle of water 15 mins before getting a shot helps pump up the veins.
take care and hopefully you find out the answer soon.

Bronxboy · Tue 30, Jun 2020, 19:48:46

U know I thought something was up when I was not getting any jokes from Mike on FB. I had no idea as I have not been on this board much, Get well soon Big Guy, hope for a speedy recovery.

Pappy! · Tue 30, Jun 2020, 20:18:34

^^^ well get back on this board a bit more! ^^^

Mike....happy to hear you are out! Keep us in the loop on how well you are progressing.

pocket aces · Wed 01, Jul 2020, 07:45:17

Wow. Prayers to get well real soon. Hate to see the big guy down. Keep us updated.

OLDFRT · Thu 02, Jul 2020, 09:11:27

Hang in there, Mike. This too, shall pass. And quickly, I hope.

James III · Thu 02, Jul 2020, 13:31:49

Prayers to you Mike. I did get your text, the wing looks fantastic! Was just visiting the board when I saw your bug attack news. Best to a speedy recovery for you. Hello to Liz also!

Pappy! · Thu 02, Jul 2020, 20:53:33

Wow....James III....this is like old home week. Good to see you on the board!

Mike...how's the progress?

larue · Thu 02, Jul 2020, 22:52:10

Glad you're home brother

sixlow · Fri 03, Jul 2020, 10:31:31

Thanks all, nice to see you post James. Doing much better everyday, my boss had me take the whole week off so other than twice daily visits for infusions I have been getting some good rest and need it, I just hope when I go back to work Monday I don't need 2 naps to get through the day..

. Will continue until Monday eve with the antibiotics. I thought we would have heard a final diagnosis by now as they said we would but they are never on time. Feel good enough to get an early ride or two in this weekend, hope you all do to.

pocket aces · Fri 03, Jul 2020, 11:03:47

Good news

Rest up my friend.
I love a good nap.

Steel cowboy · Sat 04, Jul 2020, 12:47:19

Great to hear your out riding again Mike, Patti and I headed out to Inverness this morning but misjudged the path of a shower it caught up with us and we Had to ride through it. Lol

sixlow · Tue 07, Jul 2020, 14:48:13

Test results came back negative for any tic borne diseases ! Maybe we caught it soon enough that it didn't take effect. Some say these tests are not always accurate, I will follow up in a few weeks and have another test done. Feeling good now though, back working in this sauna. Thanks to all for your concern.

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