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Posted 5/2/2016 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I am a newbie here but have been diagnosed with Bartonella. Its been four years and at least 10 excellent doctors before I happen to be referred to a Lyme literate doctor who diagnosed me in ten minutes. I didn't know whether to scream or hug him. Now I am awaiting the Igenex test results. From reading this forum it appears that the treatment may help but no guarantees. The doc says there are four meds to try. Has anyone really been cured of this scorge? My body hurts everyday, especially my feet burn and back hurts. I go to the spa everyday and sit the steam room, sauna, and swim in the pool which helps. I am a bit scared, will I ever really feel good sometime?

Post Edited By Moderator (Girlie) : 5/2/2016 12:48:36 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/2/2016 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
It can be treated and beaten. Read Steven Buhner's book on treating Mycoplasma and Bartonella co-infections. Most of us here have at least Lyme, Bart and Babs infections. Some do well on pharma Rx alone, others just use herbals, and most use both.

Welcome.
Posted 5/2/2016 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Billygolf!
Welcome to our community! I'm so glad you found us!

If you haven't ​yet​, it would be helpful for you to start with reading through the thread at the top of the forum titled,"New to Lyme?...Start here!!", as it is packed full of important information, symptom lists, helpful links and pdf's, how to detox when one has these infections, information on probiotics and much more. And this is another good list of possible detoxing routines: www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

And, as long as you are carefully evaluated and watched for signs of other tick-borne infections, yes you most definitely can be healed from Bartonella!! I've healed! It can be a struggle though, and we are here to help you through those times. Just let us know how we can be of help!!
Posted 5/2/2016 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi billygolf, welcome!

"The doc says there are four meds to try."

There's a lot more meds than 4 to use against Lyme and co-infections.


Do what you can to educate yourself - come here for support...and knowledge.

Good luck!
Posted 5/2/2016 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
billy - you will see that I edited your post - I just gave the thread a title.

hope that's okay with you.
Posted 5/2/2016 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi billy -

welcome. Sorry you're here but you're also fortunate to have found this forum. And--my suggestion is to hug your LLMD, scream at the "excellent" MDs who failed you. Seriously though, once you are on your way toward recovery, it's a good idea to cycle back to prior MDs and share with them your accurate diagnosis and successful treatment. How else are they to learn?

I've just started treating bart so I don't have much wisdom to add but can share my protocol and journey. And I echo what was already mentioned--there is a LOT more to successful treatment than eliminating the infection w/ antimicrobials... a LOT. Tons of info on the "new to lyme?" thread so definitely read that first. Then ask all your questions.

Let us know what protocol you and your LLMD come up with and how it's going. Don't be surprised if the IGeneX results are inconclusive or negative. The tests are woefully inaccurate and most good LLMDs will treat based on a clinical analysis of your health condition and symptoms.

-p
Posted 5/3/2016 12:38 AM (GMT 0)
billygolf get ready to feel worse with new debilitating symptoms popping up before you get better. get ready for being in much worse shape for many months even a year or more. i tell you this not because this will be you because everyone is different but it could be you. i'm dealing with the worst chest pains for over 3 months since going after bart. so while its nice to know what you have and you should be elated that you can have a plan get ready to get tough and nasty with the critters you're in a war not a battle.
Posted 5/3/2016 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
Congratuadolences. ...way more than 4 ..rifampin ,doxy floxies,houttyna ,flagle tinidazole ,alinia, check out http://www.lymebook.com/lyme-disease-cure-hope. Rikky is right war ......there are succes stories on here and the other forum...hold on to hope ...you have microscopic worm like bacteria all in your body..but so does just about everyone else...u just know
Posted 5/3/2016 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
Billy, I started treating Bartonella, Lyme's and company about 6 weeks ago. I also had foot pain and back pan like crazy along with to may other symptoms to list. MD has me on 4 different meds right now and it took a full 4 weeks on meds to start seeing improvement but good news for you is it has finally started to get better.
I along with many from here that you will read about often wondered if it would ever start to pass ad it finally has. It is a long road but there are many on here that will help you on your journey. Great to hear that you found an llmd though. Ask lots of questions and come here often. And detox detox detox. Best of luck to you.
Nick
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