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Posted 3/6/2017 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
I just met with my LLMD today. This is the first appointment I've had with him since I found out my IgeneX test came back positive for Lyme and Mycoplasma. He told me that my test was not very reactive, and with a combination of high symptoms and low reactivity on the test is probably indicating that the bacteria have buried themselves deeply. I have a lot of neurological symptoms, including a brain lesion, so he wanted to start me with bicillin injections weekly for the next eight weeks to try to help with the neurological symptoms before discussing IV treatment.

Anyone have any experience with these injections? He told me they're pretty painful, so as a huge needle-phobe I'm not too excited. Just wondering what to expect in terms of symptoms getting worse/better. Any information would be appreciated!!
Posted 3/6/2017 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
I have also heard they're quite painful. At least they're only once a week!

I hadn't heard of them being used specifically for neurological symptoms.

I remember someone posting about them and how to minimize the pain.
I'll try doing a search on here and see if something comes up.
Posted 3/6/2017 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Here's an older thread on the subject...a numbing cream is mentioned.

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=1695418

and another:



www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3267787
Posted 3/7/2017 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
They aren't bad. Just relax your glutes and it won't hurt much. Make sure to warm up the syringe under your arm for 30 minutes before injection. Rub the glute for 5 minutes after injection. It will be sore for a couple days, but not bad. I only took them for 2 weeks due to a change in protocol, so I can't speak to bicillin's effectiveness. I have heard good results though.
Posted 3/7/2017 12:30 AM (GMT 0)

Sheeks175 said...
They aren't bad. Just relax your glutes and it won't hurt much. Make sure to warm up the syringe under your arm for 30 minutes before injection. Rub the glute for 5 minutes after injection. It will be sore for a couple days, but not bad. I only took them for 2 weeks due to a change in protocol, so I can't speak to bicillin's effectiveness. I have heard good results though.

Good ideas, Sheeks! Thanks for posting!
Posted 3/7/2017 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Bicillin injections are great and not painful. They helped me so much with neurological symptoms. I used them 3x/week alternating sides in my upper, outer buttock quadrant, I am very thin and honestly they barely hurt.

You only need to roll the syringe in between your hands for a minute to warm it up. Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab and while its being injected exhale/blow out so you don't tense the muscle.

If the muscle is relaxed it won't hurt. If there is some residual pain which occasionally happens, put an ice pack on the spot for a few minutes.

Hope they help you!
Posted 3/7/2017 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone for the tips! I'm definitely going to have to work at not tensing up but hopefully all will go well!
Posted 3/7/2017 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
lymemd.blogspot.com/2017/02/bicillin-la.html
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