the barefoot bard Poet Rhyme

Symptoms of Paralysis Tick bite !!!

Four years ago, awakened from deep sleep
in the middle of the night
Room was spinning wildly 
body wracked with fright

Then later on that same night 
a little further down the track
A second episode !! What the hell is going on ??
Why is this body out of whack ??

Next morning vertigo !!
struggling just to walk and feeling rather sick
Three days later, large lump above the ear
and there embedded a much engorged nasty paralysis tick

Took four months, vertigo gradually abated ,full health finally resumed
That's how long it took after tick it was exhumed

Six months ago, a tick embedded in the shoulder blade
that's where it nestled so some blood it could ingest
One month later and after tick removal, tightening of the muscles
all way down the back , plus muscles and soreness of bones, that surround the chest

Following paralysis tick bites there does exist
a dis-eased  state in the body , has  title of Lyme
Not recognised in Australia, have experienced Lyme symptoms 
after paralysis tick bites, each and every time

Checked the on line library once again, re this subject Lyme
re cause of symptoms that have been endured
And how to overcome Lyme affliction
have found an antidote, feeling much assured

Codolepsis root includes substance quinine, 
available in tincture form
Tonic water also  flavoured with quinine,
takes a week or so for body to regain a state of norm

Now also use preventative, citronella oil to distract paralysis tick
extracted from a native Aussie gum
Every day applied prior to venturing out
upon the head, the upper body, don't forget to do the bum!!

And just two days ago another bloody tick below citronella oil
 and embedded in the pubic hair
Applied clove oil, my wife  with the tweezers, 
performed extraction OUCH !!!!  whilst I was seated on a chair

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