Posted 10/23/2011 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hey, Everyone...
I'm going to be starting IV Rocephin tomorrow to see if that helps me improve any further... I've been sick with Lyme since 1989 but just got diagnosed last year. Started IV Invanz for 3 months beginning last November, then just orals since February. I will improve "somewhat" but just not a whole lot - especially the fatigue, weakness, sleepiness, just exhausted all the time. So my LLMD decided it was time to try IV meds again and he has switched back to Rocephin. I'll be taking Ursodiol to help prevent gallstones (hope that works).
I go in tomorrow morning to have the IV placed and have the "test infusion" done. Hopefully after that I'll get set up for home treatment like I did last year. I did end up on a PICC line last year but they want me to start with a peripheral IV to make sure I'm going to tolerate the Rocephin before doing another PICC.
I'm both nervous and excited... SO hope this is going to help boost me to another level in recovery. What have your experiences been with Rocephin? How long before you notice anything usually? He's ordered me to do 2 weeks then call with a report then probably at least 2 more weeks and then I go see him and we'll go from there...
Thanks so much for any info/encouragement.
- Jacki