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Posted 2/15/2012 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
After the first 3 months of treatment targeting lymes (which did very well), my LLMD switched treatment to agressively attack the Bartonella with Rifamkin and doxy and then added clarithromycin. A week being on this and I feel horrible.

Could it actually be working -- and it gets worse before it gets better?

Mainly my muscles are sore all over, jaw sore, burning tingling feet/fingers,poor sleep

I got really sick off the clarithromycin so LLMD told me to back off and take smaller doses to ease back in.

I am doing so much detoxing, trying to take care and lay low.

I guess,,, I was feeling so much better with some lingering symptoms and on this new regime went backwards.

Could this be working? Anyone experience this treatment and Bart?  Any tips on relief.

Apparently Bart is a tough one to treat but LLMD agressive treatment seems the way to go

Advice?  thanks so much

Posted 2/15/2012 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
My LLMD is treating me first for Bartonella with Zithromax, Bactrim DS and a herbal supplement called A-Bart (Byron White protocol) .. He told me that I will get worse on this stuff then get better ... He said by the time I see him in 6 weeks I should be on the better side.. Some LLMD's believe you should treat the Co Infections first then the Lyme and others believe it doesnt matter ...?????
Posted 2/16/2012 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Clarithromycin is Biaxin, right??

It DOES get worse before it gets better.

I did bactrid DS and Rifampin for bart.

But honestly, treating Bartonella was really rough for me. I felt worse for a long time. Aggressive treatment is pretty much the only way to go, I think- otherwise you can't be sure to get rid of it.
Posted 2/17/2012 6:09 PM (GMT 0)

Well, I am finally noticing some improvement...and it was because of my recent Acupuncture session.  The acupuncturist has been working on me for the past 2 months and this time she really focused on points pertaining to my liver, clearing my liver.  After my session, the muscle soreness decreased considerably. I am a bit more calm too

So, detoxing is a big thing and also alternatives in aiding liver function. I highly recommend acupuncture.

Posted 2/18/2012 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
I so agree with you Ecotick! Acupuncture is great for pain as well!
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