Posted 1/10/2015 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello-
I tested positive on a WB for Lymes in mid-Dec. I am getting ready to finish my 10 day course of amoxy for strep throat. Because I am suspecting Babesia as a co-infection, I started Buhner’s protocol for Babesia 2 days ago. In addition, I am also taking Jap Knotweed, Cumanda, and Samento. Pinella and Burbur for herxing. I am also detoxing.
My question is, I have read that if Babesia is suspected or confirmed, that treatment must be started first before Lyme treatment. Is Doxy used to treat Babs as well? If not, should I stay on the Babs herbals before I start the Doxy? I only have about 1.5 to 2 weeks of Doxy left (used it for about 1.5 weeks before I had to start amoxy) and then I am not able to get any more abx before I see a LLMD for the first time in July. I don’t want to go backwards in treatment and have to start all over in July.
Also, I am wondering if I am herxing from the Babs herbals… some new symptoms include:
-phantom fevers (feeling warm all over and flushed in the face but temp is 97s or low 98s) I also had this while on Doxy
-easily agitated. Had this with Doxy
-tense. Had this with Doxy
-intense upper back pain. Feels like both sore muscles and vertebrae being pulled out of place despite chiropractic adjustments. Although it was considerably better today, it was horrible the previous 2 days.
-waking in the middle of the night in a panic/sense of urgency while disoriented. I do not know where I am, do not recognize things in my bedroom, etc. Last night I woke up terrified that it was Christmas morning knowing that I had not wrapped any of the presents for the children before I went to bed.
-have not had any night sweats yet while on the herbs, but a had a couple while on Doxy.
Does this sound like Babs herxing? Should I wait to start Doxy?
Thank you in advance!