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Posted 3/30/2015 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
hi all, i know i have posted about this numerous times before but i could reallly use some encouragement. i have been dealing with the sickness of lyme/bart/anaplasma since 2012. i can say that i have improved as far as symptoms as of 2015. the only meds i take are nystatin, valcyclovir, vitd, vit c, cortisol, and my thyroid medication and LDN. i live a pretty normal life despite being tired for the most part and the occasional floaters, blurred vision and anxiety that comes with it. i do work part time as an rn. and i give my patients iv and po antibiotics ALL THE TIME. i cant bring myself to restart my treatment regimen bc last time i tried doxy/zith i went out out for a tailspin. i felt better not taking the abx versus taking them. can someone please give me advice on how i can restart again knowing that i need to beat this and live a fruitful life again? even my script for xanax doesnt really help take the edge off. cry
Posted 3/30/2015 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
That is the horrible thing about these tick borne disease, you often have to feel a lot worse before you feel better. However, there are some more gentle approaches. You could ease into your medications, taking smaller doses and stepping them up slowly. You could follow one of the herbal protocols, again, stepping up your doses slowly. And with either you could do every detoxing method known to humankind in order to minimize your herx reactions. Your treatment doesn't have to be debilitating.
Posted 3/30/2015 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Our LLMD takes it all REALLY slowly, so yes, healing is longer maybe, but it should help avoid paralyzing herxes that last for weeks or months or cause hospital visits... just hard for that long road as well. I guess there is no good way to heal, just setting your mind on the goal and plowing through...
Posted 3/30/2015 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with what the others have said - starting very slowly and maybe consider using herbs instead of abx.

You can also make sure you don't have any gene mutations that make it harder for you to detox, and if you do, do those treatments first to help reduce your herxing.

I detoxed and balanced out my body functions for 6 months before I ever started treatments that worked the first time I was was infected and healed.
Posted 3/30/2015 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
traveler,
yes unfortunately i have the mutation that allows me to NOT make glutathione so my llmd wanted me to start glutathione iv's or suppositories. she told me id feel better by doing so. havent gotten around to doing that yet. and yes i also have that mutation that makes it harder for me to detox!!! :(
Posted 3/30/2015 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
Then please do the IV glutathione (it's more effective from what I've read) and then commit to starting your healing protocol please. You've been sick for quite a while now, it's time for you to finally heal so you can get back to life!

You will also want to be doing the other things to detox as well as the glutithione. If you have some time you can take off work when you plan to start your abx, it may be very helpful- at least until you can judge how well you are tolerating the meds.

Remember, just as others have pointed out - start off super slow and on very low doses (1/2 or 1/4 doses) - don't let the doc or anyone else - including yourself - push you to move faster. Take your time building up to the doses needed and then don't give up!! We are here to help with suggestions and whatever else we can!!!
Posted 3/31/2015 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
I was scared too before I started my meds. I had read about herxing.

Sometimes, we build things up so much in our heads that the real experience is not as bad. I'm not saying that herxing is a walk in the park. Try not to let these shadows stop you from getting the treatment you need.

Start with one med at a time and build your way up. I always go slowly and make sure I'm stable before I add another med.

You can always call your LLMD if you have issues. They can help you through it.

Hang in there! You can do this!
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