New person here - Lyme Quesion and Feedback

Hello All,

I hope this message finds everyone well. I am writing this just for any input and recommendations. As I believe, like most others, that this disease really alters ones life. I was diagnosed with Lyme, Mycroplasma, and Strep 3 months ago after going undiagnosed for 2 years. I was put on Clarithromycin first for 1.5 months. My dr said that my Mycoplasma had gone down but the strep didnt change and changed me Azitrhomycin. I have been on this one for 10 days. My main symptoms include eyes blurry, head fullness, ears full, and back and shoulder burning. I am assuming this is all tied to inflammation. Cognitive ability is good and bad. Fortunately, I can still workout and I eat a good diet. Has anyone else been in this same situation? Can you provide any pointers or feedback? My dr. is strictly an abx dr so if I do any herb protocol it would be on my own. I have ready Buhners book and am looking at his protocols as a alternative method to get rid of this.

Thanks!

Welcome, Tinroad!

Are you seeing a LLMD? If not, and you're choosing to do antibiotics, it would be a good idea to see one.

When treating lyme and co-infections with antibiotics, the protocols call for more than one at a time. Mono therapy is not recommended.

Is your Dr. planning on adding another antibiotic to the azithromycin?

Have your symptoms changed since you've been on the antibiotics? Any worsening? Are some better?

I recommend you take a look at the link Traveler provided in her post - on detoxing. It's a necessity when you are treating lyme disease.

Also, wanted to say that if you are wanting to do Buhner's protocol for lyme...we can help you. We have many members that use the herbs he recommends.

I don't know what your knowledge is...but I wanted to tell you that Lyme rarely travels alone...and the co-infections that come with it will need their own treatment.

Thank you all for the reply's. I just finished reading Buhner Haling Lyme Disease and Coinfections. My understanding is to start the core protocol first, small doses, and once the Lyme is under control then target the Mycoplasma with Buhners Mycoplasma protocol.

With that being said, Japanese Knotweed is the first herb followed by Red Sage + Chinese Skullcap, followed by a few others.

Would I start with Japanese Knotweed first and then slowly add the other herbs over time or is there a better herb to begin with?

Thanks

Just wanted to welcome you. You're already in great hands!!

We do have a listing of companies that many members have had good results from in the New to Lyme thread, but the ones that I hear of most are 1st Chinese Herbs, Sage Woman herbs, Woodland Essence, and Mountain Rose herbs. You may also be able to find reputable brands on Amazon as well - just be mindful of the seller. You need high quality products.

As far as which one to start first out of those you listed, I'm not sure. We usually encourage members to do the entire protocol as they have synergistic qualities when used together - yet you have listed what I would consider more 'supportive' herbs instead of treatment herbs.

If you do intend to start the supportive herbs after the JK, I would suggest that you start the ones that will address your more severe issues first - although I would likely lean towards the Red Sage (also known as Dan Shen) as it will allow the blood to better get to all parts of the body.

But, that's my opinion, without having read Buhner's books. I would encourage you to start a new thread with your question so that you can get the input of those that are using his protocols and have read his books.