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Posted 2/1/2011 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi...I am going to a LLMD who prescribes antibiotics in a two week on/two week off cycle.  During my two weeks on antibiotics I only take them on Monday/Wednesday/Friday.  I do take Flagyl on Thursday/Friday of those two weeks.  Then I have two weeks where I only take supplements.  There is a LLMD that I know of who prescibes antibiotics for 7 days a week, all weeks.  Just wondering if anyone else is on the two week cycle?  Do you think that the two weeks off is good or bad?  What are your thoughts? 
Posted 2/2/2011 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Knuks,
Although I am not medically trained or a Scientist, I sure don't see the purpose of the 2 week on & 2 week off routine. Most researchers agree (from what I have read) that Lyme completes a cycle every 28 or so days.

This would mean that, should a person start their abx treatment on the wrong week, they potentially wouldn't ever be on the abx when the Lyme is most vulnerable - I would think.

I think not only would I be asking a lot of questions of my doc, but I would probably be seeking a second opinion......in my most humble opinion.

I hope this helps a bit.
Posted 2/2/2011 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
I too was wondering about the hiatus approach with antibiotics.

I read some exerpts from various LLMD articles where it's said that a hiatus coaxes out the spirochetes. They feel it's safe to come out of hiding because they sense no threat from the antibiotics....and then you zap them again.

I think it's called 'pulsing' ????

Might have read this in the book 'Insights Into Lyme Disease'.

I'll see if I can find the info.
Posted 2/2/2011 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your responses.  My LLMD was trained by Dr. J. I wonder if that is how he treats lyme?  My LLMD is concerned with the gut staying healthy and that is why he does the cycling.  I am beginning to question this approach, tho.   

Post Edited (knuks) : 2/2/2011 8:48:52 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/2/2011 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
I'm on ABX 7 days a week. Taking probiotics, acidophilus, eating yogurt.

No stomach problems at all. Thankfully!

Would get a little nausea when I was on Doxy. Now Amoxicillin and it doesn't do that. Whew.
Posted 2/2/2011 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
I thought pulsing was only done while the patient was on another abx daily? Not that I know much about abx treatments... I use Alternative Meds.

**My own personal opinion **
I do believe strongly that not every approach to LD treatment will work for each and everyone of us. If anyone feels like they are not seeing any benefit from the treatment they are receiving (after an appropriate amount of time in treatment), I encourage you to ask questions - of us & your doc- and to get a second opinion.
Posted 2/3/2011 8:06 AM (GMT 0)
knuks,

Is there a reason your doctor is doing it this way? Maybe pulse therapy? How is your liver? Sometimes doctor's do this type of therapy for many reasons, like liver problems. I, myself would be very interested in this type of thereapy since I have liver problems. In my opinion, I think this may be a great approach because not only does it give the liver time to detox, it does help to keep the gut healthy too.

If you don't mind, could you email me the name of your doctor?
Posted 2/3/2011 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
I was on abx 7 days a week for 2 1/2 years straight. I was able to take 2-3 days off every now again if my stomach was bothering me or my herxing was really bad, but other than that it was continuous. The reason being that when the lyme come out you need to have that level of abx in your system. If you stop and then start again it almost seems like you are starting over building up the abx levels in your system. Again, I am not a Dr., but it doesn't make much sense to me.
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