Recurrent vs new infection - don't know where to start

I'm so sorry. That's really tough. You must be scared.

I think the Borrelia hides in a cyst, and then comes out. That's about all I can tell you.

You will need to be very careful with abx. I had c. diff., and it almost killed me, but I don't know if an inflammation of rectum is anything similar or not. What do you mean by "gut is trashed?" Can you be more specific? Otherwise, I would say go with the abx, but I would need to know more about the gut thing. Start by taking pro- and prebiotics immediately.

Here's what you should take: Saccharomyces Boullardi with MOS, Bacillus Coagulans, Something with 90 billion to 100 billion strains, and PB-8. You will be able to find some of these in the health food store. These are all for your gut, not for lyme per se, but you need to get prepared. Buy Kefir (unsweetened) and start drinking it. You might also try Kombucha.

Go see the best LLMD asap!

As far as herbs, I did so much research on protocols, that I probably drove everyone crazy. I finally narrowed it down to the herbs that keep repeating themselves on various websites. Many LLMDs say that abx offers a higher cure rate, but I have to stay with herbs. Most of the protocols are way too expensive for me, but even the herbs I've chosen are going to be expensive.

Eleuthero helps me with energy.

Start detoxing (see info. at beginning of forum). I put ginger tea/infusions in my bath. I also drink the tea, and I make a tea from raw garlic. The latter is a bit icky, so add honey and lemon!!

Line up people to help you with household, children, etc. Are you married? Start talking to your spouse.

If you take the plunge now, you'll feel better later.

Email me if you want, or if you're herxing, and I (or others on this forum) can help you through the herx.

My dog got Lyme too, and she's herxing now. It's more painful for me to watch her than when I'm herxing!

It's hard. I've been through a hard time after having stopped abx. For now, I'm doing one drop of Cat's Claw a day, and Eleuthero, but the latter is helping.

Oh, and the really high-dose probiotics will give you diarrhea at first, but that's a good sign.

For your tummy, you should also stop all sugar, and at least for a time, carbs. I do eat veggies, fruits, and sweet potatoes, so I'm not Atkins-strict. Honey will also work for your tummy (raw, organic).

Time to start, Dear . . . .

Margaret

Hello and thanks to both - sigh I need to get going. I am wondering if I should add a request for an LLMD near me although the person I saw is technically an LLMD and seems very knowledgeable/helping folks. Yes I am married and my husband is really encouraging me to start treatment bc this seems to have gone on too long. My stomach issues are lots of food sensitivities, yeast imbalances and have tested pos for parasites (unknown origins). So that's a little more detail. This doc did give me saccromyces bouillardii and therbiotic complete - I also have a custom probiotic although haven't started it yet. The proctitis is limited to the rectum at the moment (fingers crossed). So per the second post I could work w my GI doc to see which meds might be better than others. I am so so worried about severe herx - I remember it being brutal. Glad to know this group is here for support so hard to explain to those not going through it. I hope your dog is feeling better very soon!!!