Just diagnosed; need some help getting started!

I had my first LLMD appointment about two weeks ago, and I wasn't expecting to hear anything until my next appointment in February concerning test results...but to my surprise, my doctor called a few days ago to let me know that I tested positive for babesia (through Labcorp of all places!) and also candida. My lyme test isn't back yet, and during my exam she noted a few possible signs of bartonella (which I have suspected since the fall). Anyway, today I got my prescriptions, and need some advice on how to begin treatment.

I've been prescribed the following:

Mepron - 750 mg/5mL 2 x day
Zithromax - 500 mg once a day
Plaquenil - 200 mg (dosing on this is more of a build-up; it says 1/2 tablet every other day for 7 days, then 1/2 tablet every day for 7 days, then one whole tablet daily)
Nystatin - 500,000 units 2 x day while on antibiotic

I've also been given the following from the doc:

Phosphatidylcholine
Ortho-Biotic for probiotics

And I am currently already taking the following daily:

Methyl B-12 sublingual
Buffered Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Melatonin at night

I've read on here that I should start one thing at a time and start at lower doses...maybe 1/2 doses? (I guess except for the plaquenil maybe?) Do you think I should start the probiotics/phosphatidylcholine before the medications to get those going in my system first? If this was your protocol, in what order/doses would you begin? How long should I wait before adding a new med in (how many days in between new meds?)

Also, I am to take the Mepron w/ peanut butter, as well as the phosphatidylcholine (whew, say that ten times fast! LOL). The instructions on the Mepron say: "Take one teaspoonful by mouth 2 x day in peanut butter, and phos choline as directed..." Does this mean to take them together in the same dose, or just that I should take them both in PB? (The phos choline and probiotics haven't arrived yet, they are being shipped to me).

I'm also thinking I should probably start some kind of liver support supplements as well? I have heard of milk thistle and NAC...any suggestions there?

Also, I know to space the probiotics 2 hours away from the antibiotic...anything else that should be kept away from each other? Do you take your probiotics just once a day or twice? Do I need to be careful of the timing of my detoxing at all? (I oil pull first thing in the morning, occasionally drink lemon water, dry brush/epsom salt bath in evening, sometimes green smoothies/juices, detox tea before bed...but can change up the order of these if need be).

Okay sorry I know that's a TON of questions, but gotta get used to all this! I have more but I'll hold off on those a bit. Thanks in advance for your help!

I'd continue the supps you're taking, with no additions for now. This is to "keep the playing field clean".
I'll explain.

One of the best ways to do this is 1.simply 2. in a way that lets you monitor for side effects of individual meds, so they can be withdrawn if you experience hard side effects without discontinuing the others.

So how's this for simple: no new supps unless prescribed; start your Ph...ine, Nystatin and probiotics for a week then start with Zithro, then add an antibiotic every 3-5 days till they're all on board and you're doing OK.

Divide your meds into two categories, with food/ without food, probiotics at least two hours after abx. Then organize into the simplest regimen possible.

I'm down to four med passes a day using this system. Besides simplicity, the other advantage is that you add items one at a time so you can stop one if it doesn't agree with you.

BTW, this goes for probiotics too. They can start quite a ruckus in your GI tract all by themselves, I know. I was farting so nasty my cat started avoiding me!

Post Edited (SpeyFisher) : 1/26/2015 4:58:09 PM (GMT-7)

That would depend on what you are doing for detoxing. Clays and other binders all have to be kept 2 hours away from everything - before and after taking the binders, so you would need a 4 hour time block where you aren't taking anything.

And which product is a tea?

I would suggest that any detox tea only be used two hours away from any treatments and supplements that you take - just to be safe. No use taking a bunch of things that will be stopped from helping because you took it too close to something else!

I'm using Yogi detox tea as one of the many things I'm doing for detoxing, and I'm careful to keep it two hours away (before and after) everything else.

I keep it two hours away from most things - just to be sure. And be sure to include many other forms of detoxing too!! I use oil pulling, dry skin brushing, Epsom Salt soaks, exercise, liver flushes occasionally, and activated charcoal - although I'm almost done with the activated charcoal as my healing is now to a point - (hope I don't jinx it!!!) that I don't seem to need it so much.

Good!! Just remember we are here if you have questions!!

I've always taken mine away from food basically, but never worried too much about it. I did avoid taking them right after a heavy or large meal. I take one dose in the morning after I've had the brazil nuts that I need for selenium & bee pollen that I take for raising my immune function, the other dose is in the afternoon with some supplements that are okay to take with dairy, since I use kefir.