Hi Mokes, My symptoms that may be related to bart: - red scratch marks that come and go on my torso - pain in muscle tissue of both arms and shoulders - some bone pain in hands - nerve pain in arms -...
Thanks Girlie. Mine are definitely very warm to touch, seems like inflammation......
Hi there, Lately I've been getting really red and hot areas on the tops of my feet at the base of my big toes. Has anyone ever seen this before? It's not overly painful, but it is very warm. Seems to...
Hey Traveler, thanks for the reply. I was kind of hoping people would have some more insight on these but what can you do. I've done a bit of research since and there are basically two theories...
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. It's been a while since I've posted, but I recently received my results from RealTime labs for my mycotoxins, and a few things came back positive:...
Are you on Malarone? I've heard that can increase the chance of pancreatitis....
Yeah for six months, not much of a change either. Thanks for the words Girlie, I will keep at it......
Girlie: My LLMD has really been trying to get babesia but I honestly do not think I have babesia. ABX for the first three months were: doxy, biaxin, plaquenil, malarone, nystatin. ABX for the last...
My main symptom is pain in my arms/hands that worsens with use (hurts in the muscles, tendons and bones at times). The pain extends up into my shoulder muscles and back muscles. I'm not sure why they...
I'm on bactrim, seems to hit my WBC as well....
My arm pain (including shoulders) is consistent when I am using my arms throughout the day. However, at rest the pain is minimal. It is also much worse in my arms/hands than my shoulders. My pain...
I too have shoulder pain, as well as arms and hands. Can you guess how useful I am lately? Pain seems to be in the muscles, tendons, and in my hands it is also bone....
Dave, I'm currently reading Buhner's coinfection book, and genital pain is a common thing with bartonella. Might be worth considering....
Thanks for the great responses. Deni: Good to know I can keep taking them, thanks! Girlie: I'll write those down, thanks. Tickbite: Woodlands sure can be pricey, especially ordering from Canada....
Sorry for this winded post, but here goes. I have a few questions that I'll break into sections. If anyone has input for any one of these, it's really appreciated: 1. Herb Timing: I'm taking a bunch...
Hi there, I'm getting a hunch that my doctor that does my blood work is considering dumping me. Today he mentioned that his recent studies suggest that many patients with lyme actually have...
I was wondering which one to order? There is one "complete" panel, but I do see another that is called midwest/eastern. I'm more east (Toronto), so is the latter the one I should order? Also, does...
I was twitching like crazy during the MRI....
Thanks for all the feedback. I have heard Galaxy is quite accurate, and I initially started to consider it because Buhner mentions it. Here is a a small excerpt from his book: "A new PCR test,...
I just had a few questions for anyone experienced in this: - Which bart test would you recommend? The full $900 package? How accurate are these known to be? - They also offer co-infection testing,...
Didn't hear from my doc about it yet. Leaving for a week long vacation tomorrow, hope they get back to me before then!...
This month neutrophils are at 1.1 WBC is 3.1...
Hello, My neutrophil levels seem to keep bouncing up and down. Two months ago they were 1.8, last month they were 3.5, this month they are 1.1 (reference is 2-7). Any idea why they are going up and...
Mustard: these stay around for an hour or two then vanish. Traveler & Girlie: Thanks so much for the feedback and information! I will inquire about the bartonella test in Canada. Jenny: That sounds...
Doc diagnosed me with lyme, babs and bart. However, I feel like they are just throwing antibiotics at me regardless. I also get a plethora of other symptoms... vibrations, hand/arm tremors, some calf...
Hi there, Can anyone with confirmed bart tell me if these look like bart scratches? I started getting them a lot about a month ago and I was sure they were bart, but they stopped coming for a while....
Girlie: It's been a few days now since my arms increased in pain, how long do bart herxes usually last? The pain and stinging are in my arms - the location thats always had pain since this whole...
Robby: I'm on biaxin and bactrim in terms of antibiotics. Pirouette: I've read about reynauds, but I think this is different. Not really triggered by temperature changes, more like blood flow and...
I saw two neurologists over my one year of problems. Both said they found nothing. However this was before the shaking began. Maybe I should go back?...
For a while now I've noticed my arms and hands will get shakes when I'm slightly flexing or extending any of the muscles (like laying in bed and holding my arm straight out in the air), and sometimes...
Wow thanks so much for all the info! I will definitely follow your advice. Not looking forward to the LLMD charge for the letter though :(. Hoping all goes well! I leave June 4 so I have time to...
Hi there, I'm going to be traveling soon (from Canada to US) on a flight and I'm worried about security taking my meds. Does anyone have any experience with this? Advice is appreciated! Also, can...
Mine are usually worse when I'm using them. Not much pain at rest. No two people have the same symptoms though. I have improved some with ~3 months of treatment....
Hey Robby, I, like you, have a lot of muscle pain. Both of my arms, from my wrists to my shoulders hurt while I use them, especially typing, driving and writing. Seems like I have some sort of...
I think twitching is different than fasciculations. Fasciculations are more like worms moving down your muscle, where as twitching is just random muscles firing. Maybe I'm wrong? In any case, I use...
Haha I don't mind at all! I got the help I was looking for. :)...
I'm in Canada (Ontario) :). I too seek help south of the border, and I bet we are seeing the same LLMD. Glad your fog has cleared, though that has never been an issue with me. I was undiagnosed for...
Perhaps! How is everything going with your treatment Kirky? I seem to be slowly improving. :)...
Thanks for the responses. My LLMD is pretty adamant on separating BAB-2 and cognease detox. I think I'll play it safe and also separate them from Buhner herbs. I'll start the Japanese Knotweed first...
Hi there, I'm about to start treating Bartonella with some of his herbs. I have just received Houttuynia, Japanese Knotweed, and Sida Acuta. I have a few questions for anyone who is willing to help...
I use a lot of stevia, not really because it will cure me but because it's a great alternative to sugar. My LLMD says it's perfectly OK. I personally would not go supplementing it for treatment...
Thanks Chapelle. After reading more about that syndrome, I'm really scared to even try bactrim... It's one of the main causes of SJS....
How was the progress if you dont mind me asking, Chapelle? Did it seem more effective with the bart than doxy + zithro? Girlie, Stephen Johnson syndrome sure sounds scary... :(...
Hey dlev, I almost always feel nausea after doxy. I have also thrown up a couple of times. Honestly, stacking your food really does help, at least for me. I take one or two bites, then some pills,...
Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone had success with bartonella using biaxin (clarithromycin) and bactrim? Just picked up my new scripts. Anything I should look out for while on bactrim? I know it can...
Okay, thanks for the info. I've never really had bone pain either except in my right collarbone. But we will see how things shape up! Thanks again :)...
Has anyone else has bartonella without feet or shin symptoms? My pain is mostly in my left calf, and both arms. Lots of other symptoms but I'll spare you those. I'm getting the hallmark scratches...
I thought I heard my doctor say not to use rifampin with malarone? Maybe I'm wrong, but it might be worth checking. She is putting me on clarithromycin, bactrim and malarone for a few months before...
Yeah, my LLMD says there are many many ways to contract it. It can lay dormant for years. For me, mold exposure suppressed my immune system enough for it to take over....
Hey Storch, personally I would try to think hard what changes I made to my routine leading up to this. Any new supplements or diet changes? If so, eliminate things one at a time and see if it helps....