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Posted 10/2/2017 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
My rheumatologist prescribed it for me a year ago for mycoplasma infection. It was from Researched Nutritionals and called Plas-myc. I felt it helped a little and my titers went down a bit. I stopped focusing exclusively on mycoplasma once my NP said he suspected Lyme so I didn't refill it.

I'm having a bit of improvement on the Buhner protocol but wondered if it would be worthwhile to add the TF they have for Lyme. I think it's called Transfer Factor Lym-Plus. It's supposed to hit all the co-infections too. Anyone try it?

Post Edited (Manzanita2) : 10/1/2017 11:53:50 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/2/2017 3:18 AM (GMT 0)
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Posted 10/2/2017 5:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi! So I was put on Transfer Factor from the MD who first diagnosed me. He was not a llmd, but he knew a fair amount about Lyme. I had my first massive herx from TF and it wasn't even the TF Lyme, so I think it was doing something. I actually have a bottle of the TF Lyme which I never tried so I'd be interested too if anyone has any input on it!
Posted 10/2/2017 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
I didnt know it was that powerful to herx from. Wonder why it isnt more common to use then.
Posted 10/2/2017 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
I used Transfer Factor early in my treatment. It boosts immune function--I may have used it before I retest w/ IgeneX - can't remember. But it's not to be taken long-term, probably to reduce any risk of a hyper immune response that may lead to autoimmunity issues.

-p
Posted 10/2/2017 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
So is it a gamble to take if you already have a proven autoimmune illness (Hashimoto), can it make it worse?
Posted 10/2/2017 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
astro -
I think it's a little risky in that circumstance but honestly, I am a little fuzzy about that--been a long time.

I just remember that I was on it for almost a year, which happened to slip by my LLMD. When I met w/ her Lyme-knowledgeable nurse (which I did on occasion) she caught it and took me off immediately. She suggested I should have been on it only up to 6 mos. and I think that we discussed the risk of hyperactive immune response. Luckily, I hadn't developed any issues from it but I also have few autoimmune issues (I think). So those who might be more prone might want to do some good research on it first.

-p
Posted 10/2/2017 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad I asked about this because I had not heard that you shouldn't take it for a long time. When I asked my rheumatologist how long I needed to take it she said most people take it for about a year before the mycoplasma is under control. I only took it for about six months before I started suspecting Lyme and focused more on Buhner herbs, including his mycoplasma protocol.

The Rheumatologist tested me for Rheumatoid Arthritis and I consistently have a high IgM Rheumatoid factor but no other markers for any autoimmune conditions. I'm not clear what that means regarding whether or not I have autoimmune issues. All she said is we need to keep an eye on it.

The Lym-Plus sounded interesting because it's suppose to target borrelia and all the coinfections, including mycoplasma. I wonder if I could try it for awhile now since I haven't used the Plasmyc transfer factor for months.
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