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Posted 5/30/2017 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
After 8 years of seeing specialists without any answers I was diagnosed with Lyme, Babesia and Anaplasmosis. I treated the Lyme with 5 months of antibiotics and many of the symptoms resolved however can't seem to get rid of the Babesia. My NP gave me Crypto/Sida which is a combination of the Cryptolepis and Sida Acuta . After about a week I noticed significant improvement in my symptoms - unbelievable herx reaction but would tolerate to get rid of this parasite that has robbed me of the past 8 years of my life - but I developed severe hives over my entire body that took 2 weeks to resolve on high doses of prednisone. I then took the azithromycin, atovaquone and naproxen for 8 weeks. Felt about 80% better but Dr advised to discontinue to avoid antibiotic resistance and now my symptoms are coming back.

Is anyone aware of a hives reaction to the Cryptolepis or Sida? Are there any other known natural treatments/cures for the babesia? Nothing seems to be working for me. ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!
Posted 5/30/2017 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi MJS613 - welcome to our community!

I'm wondering if an antihistamine may have worked - and you could have avoided the Prednisone.

Steroids are contraindicated when dealing with lyme and co-s because of the immune suppressing it does.
Was it a topical cream or did was it an oral steroid? A topical cream...isn't as bad as taking steroids orally.


I'm also wondering if the hives was a herx...versus an allergic reaction....and may have resolved on it's own after discontinuation of the C/S - along with good detoxing methods.

If you had good results on the Azithromycin and Mepron...it would have been best to stay on past the 8 weeks.
LLMD's know that it takes several months to get rid of Babesia - and you need to treat 4-5 months minimally - it has to do with the red blood cell life cycle.
It sounds like you were treating with a Dr. that isn't Lyme Literate.

Another option for Babesia - non pharmaceutical is Artemisinin. It needs to be pulsed though.
You can purchase it on Amazon. The brand I buy is AllergyResarch Group.

Pharmaceutically - there are some other options as well. Some options: Alinia, Clindamycin, Coartem - are three off the top of my head.

Because you're new here - it would be helpful for you to read through the thread at the top of the page titled: "New to Lyme?..Start Here!" It's packed full of useful information.

Do you have a good detox regimen? This is crucial.
Posted 5/30/2017 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome and sorry you are having a tough time. I agree with Girlie, this could have been a herx to the CSA. Did you start slowly? Unfortunately, since you took the combo you don't know which ingredient may have produced the hives. This is why we often suggest that members begin with one herb at a time.

Hopefully things get better!!
Posted 5/30/2017 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Girlie - thank you for your quick response and advice. While I am taking many supplements to support my immune system I don't really have a detox regimen. I am seeing a new doctor Friday but based on what you've told me and given that I was feeling so much betterI think I will go back on the last pharmaceutical protocol I was using and ask my new doctor about the other non- pharmaceutical treatments you mentioned. Thank you!
Posted 5/30/2017 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
Usually when something is working, we continue on it...and the Mepron was working for you....

So, for detox - you can start with a few methods...and every few days add in another one.
You want to be doing multiple methods daily.

- Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into some glasses
- Support the liver - eg. Milk Thistle extract
- PROBIOTICS -
- warm epsom salt baths
- dry brushing before the baths.
- take a binder eg.. Activated charcoal...or Bentonite Clay...etc.


You really should be on probiotics now...and something to support your liver.

There are more detox suggestions in the "new to lyme..." thread.

Here's another place you can find detox ideas:

www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods


Often our symptoms can be from the toxins that are building up from the die-off of bacteria. Detoxing flushes the toxins out and helps to alleviate/reduce the herxing we experience.
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