Getting there - How to trigger a flare

I've been on IV rocephin for almost a month after 8-9 months on oral antibiotics for neuro lyme. I've been 100% asymptomatic for more than 20 days.

In this final phase, I am required to do anything that would trigger my symptoms. If nothing happens, I should finish treatment and remove the central line in the next 15 days.

Obviously, I am looking forward to get it over with. But I don't want to remove the central line, then have to go back to the clinic to put another line in because the bugs were only hiding.

My only triggers are receiving a massage and working out. I can't get a massage with the line on my chest. I can't do cardio either. So lifting weights.

Any suggestions about triggering a flare?

thx

Thanks, Traveler. I am trying not to get my hopes up.

I can definitely try the oregano oil. I will see if I can find it at the health food store. Treatment has been super expensive.

Definitely congrats!

I react to stress.

But, a couple of glasses of wine, a huge bowl of ice cream or a rich carb dinner with creamy sauces would definitely push me over the balance beam.

I wish I could have a glass of wine, Peteza, but not with the rocephin, I think. Maybe alcohol free wine. That's an idea.

Girlie, I was too flagyl in combination with other abx three separate times. The last time, for two months. I've taken so many abx, I don't know if any of them was fighting biofilms. I take Stevia throughout the day with tea.