truthsetmefree (original poster member #7168) posted at 5:51 PM on Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Hi All,
I’ve recently been diagnosed with bartonella.
I didn’t know such hell on earth existed. 
Just wondering if any here have had any experiences? I’m so lost with all of it.
Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are. ~ Augustine of Hippo
Funny thing, I quit being broken when I quit letting people break me.
grubs ( member #77165) posted at 4:31 PM on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
cat scratch fever. From what I understand there hasn't been a confirmed direct tick transfer from this. More likely to be fleas or infected animal as the transfer route.
Shehawk ( member #68741) posted at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 23rd, 2026
So sorry you are going through this.
I have been life threateningly sick with Lyme in the past. Grateful that I am doing well. This was back when Lyme was marginalized and symptoms often considered in one’s head.
I can’t imagine what you must be going through. I hope you find the needed health care and experience full recovery.
"It's a slow fade...when you give yourself away" so don't do it!
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 6:43 PM on Saturday, January 31st, 2026
My research also says not tick borne but cat scratch fever.
My dear friend had that as a young adult and had to have a surgery abd have a couple of lymph nodes removed from her arm. It resolved after that.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
truthsetmefree (original poster member #7168) posted at 2:54 AM on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
This was back when Lyme was marginalized and symptoms often considered in one’s head.
Shehawk - This aspect has been - well, shocking. I’m reading more applicable forums since posting this and Ive seen it commonly noted that it’s usually best not to say too much about the condition bc people that don’t understand don’t know what they don’t understand.
Im so glad you are doing better; I can certainly understand how it becomes life threatening. Your recovery is very encouraging to hear and thank you for sharing that aspect. ❤️
Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are. ~ Augustine of Hippo
Funny thing, I quit being broken when I quit letting people break me.
