my 22 month old is lyme positive and has Autism. Which route to choose, antibiotics or herbals??

So nervous about this decision! Im scared about the long term consequences of antibiotics and what it may do to his Lil system. But I'm not sure herbal treatment is agressive enough because the lyme is definitely effecting his nervous system. He haa terrible balance. Doesn't talk and a whole host of issues! I feel like I'm racing against time.

I don't feel qualified to offer advice.

However, I extend my very best wishes to you as you move forward with this tough situation!!

(((hugs)))

After everything our daughter has been through, I would suggest trying to find a LLND (Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor) who will treat with herbs first. That may bring the resolution your child needs.

After 2 years of multiple combo abx, we are seriously having better luck with herbals. You will need to find someone that knows what they are doing though. Perhaps Stephen Buhner's associate, Julie McIntyre has some suggestions:

http://www.gaianstudies.org/herbal_consult.html

Here is our daughter's time line. We dealt with lyme-induced (well actually babesia-induced) autism as well. It has resolved:

DD13 - Born 2001 with light/sound/touch sensitivity. Loss of speech/fine motor ability 2 weeks after 15 month MMR vaccination.

2004 - Dx ADHD, sensory disorder (light, sound, touch), motor delay (with toe-walking), hypotonia, oral apraxia.

2008 - MMR booster and insect bite (bruise-like rash) - motor/vocal tics, emotional lability (including rage), age regressive behaviour, low level OCD, urinary frequency, diminished fine motor ability, insomnia, loss of executive function. Waxed and waned with strep/viral infections.

2010 - Dx ADHD, Tourettes, Aspergers, motor delay, probable PANDAS.

Jan 2011 - shin/forearm pain, cyclic IBS, foot (sole) pain, dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, anxiety/panic attacks, pick-like skull pain, pain and stiffness at base of skull, tingling in extremeties, chills and hot flashes, extreme fatigue, nightly fever.

June 2011 - Igenex PCR positive bartonella, Negative ELISA, Negative lyme (IND IgM kDa 41; IND IgG kDa 39, 34. kDa 41++). CD57 18. Positive ANA (speckled type), heterozygous A1298C MTHFR. Multiple Abx, methyl B12, methylfolate, P-5-P, herbal, homeopathic treatment with LLMD.

Jan 2013 - Bartonella IgG titers declined from 160 (Jun 2011) to 80. CD57 16.

April 2013 - Weaned from abx treatment at 80% improvement. Continued with Full Buhner bartonella herbal protocol, Terry Wahls/PerfectHealthDiet gf/cf/sf diet. Minimizing EMF exposure.

Sept 2013 - CD57 45.

Oct 2013 - All symptoms (PANS and pain/fatigue) 95% resolved. No flares with viral or other infections. Herxing remains with changes in herbal protocols.

Nov 2013 - Clinical babesia diagnosis. Improvement to 98% with addition of Buhner herbal protozoan treatment.

Dec 2013 - ANA titers negative. PANS symptoms resolved. Regular classroom requiring no accommodations. B+/A student.

Mar 2014 - Continued improvement in cognitive/executive function with increased dosages of cryptolepis/sida/alchornea (CSA) tincture.

Sept 2014 - Continued improvement with the addition of red root and bidens. Resolution of EMF sensitivities with low dose cilantro tincture and diatomaceous earth. 99%

Thank you all so much for this information. It really is a difficult decision. can you use both herbal and antibiotics or you have to use one or the other?

In most cases, herbs and abx can be used at the same time in adults. I would assume that children could use both at the same time as well. It's all about being able to detox well enough to keep up with the toxins, no matter what route you choose.

What to use is a personal choice, and remember that just because you start with one thing surely doesn't mean you can't change if you believe something different might be best. Take the time to research the different protocols at least enough to know the basics and then choose the one that you believe is best for your little one. We can help answer most of your questions, but only you know which one would likely be the best one to start with.

Thank you. Unfortunately we're not in NY we're in Texas.
Does anyone know of good LLND in or around Texas? We're ok with traveling out of state as well.

No, Dr H is my LLMD and he does not treat children. I asked about recs for pediatric LLMDs when I first found out about my son. They did give me a name in the area although it's not an "official" recommendation. I don't know anything about the group though. I'm happy to pass along the info if you want. My son's doc is about 2 hours south of Albany. She's not a LLMD per se but she does work with patients out of state. I know it's so difficult to travel though. Hopefully someone else has some ideas a little closer to you. If you want the info as a back up, just let me know.

Either go to your settings and enable your email or click on my name and you should be able to email me. I'm signing off for the night but will check back tomorrow AM and get you the info.

coralmoral said...
My husband has family in Albany. I see Dr. H is located there. Does he treat children??

If you would send me an email by clicking on the blue envelope or my screen name, I have the name of a Lyme literate Pediatrician in Albany!! Please be sure to include the area and state of where you wish to find a LLMD for your son and I'll be happy to share that information with you.

We will be here!!

Hi, I've emailed all those who told me I could contact them regarding referrals for my son. I pray that we find the best doctor possible for him. I really want to try the herbal route first and then if no progress try antibiotics. I'm so grateful that we caught his lyme soo early. SO GRATEFUL!