I think problems with SB are rare and mainly in severely immunocompromised people as noted below. I've taken SB for at least a few years with no noted problems....
My doc has always said it's fine to take SB with abx so that's what I do....
I haven't taken Rifampin or Rifabutin along with Mepron based on advice from my doctor. If the Rifampin cancels out a lot of Mepron effectiveness, it wouldn't be too good especially if you're paying...
Interesting. I'm one who hasn't been sick with a cold in years and has never had Covid symptoms. Four to five months ago, I had some cold symptoms but am not for sure whether it was a cold or herx....
Very interesting. My mom is struggling with diarrhea while on Alinia right now. Still trying to figure out why and how to cope with it....
I had posted about Lyme and kidneys awhile back but can't find the thread to update it now. That post was about my Mom's kidney #s and whether it was safe to treat her for Lyme & Co. with abx. Her...
You could contact ILADS - they should have a list[/quote] Thanks a lot, Girlie. I was able to get a list from Global Lyme Alliance....
When I first had symptoms for Lyme as a child, the doctor told me I probably either had RA or Lyme. He did a blood test (not sure what test) and confirmed Lyme. ABX cleared symptoms then, but I'm...
If you don’t get any suggestions - you can email me - I may have some on my “list” It is an older list so some docs I have on it may have retired.[/quote] Thanks....
Does anyone know of a good Lyme literate doc in NC? Preferably central/eastern NC. Knowledge of hormones would probably be of benefit. Thanks....
I see. Makes it tough. Maybe you could back off on the biofilm breakers (lumbrokinase, clove, oregano, cinnamon) to see if that gives any relief in case you're overdoing it....
One other thing I do is sometimes take Rifabutin and Septra DS while I'm on Alinia. Just a few days on Alinia seems to be enough for Bart/BLO to rear its head. One reason I rotate so much is because...
Do you take anything for Bart or Lyme? Sometimes I think those other infections rise to the top and even though we may still have the Babs symptoms (even flaring worse), we can't really make...
My PA told me that taking Cipro pulsed one week out of a month, it doesn't seem to be too risky. That's basically how I'm taking it now. And my PA is not really one who likes to take big risks in...
I contacted my PA since she has had connection with Dr. J's clinic and all she would tell me was the following: "Yes, it's a mess up there in DC. I can't add anything right now."...
Sarah r, What abx did you take and what doses? Were you stable before you took the abx and did taking the abx flare up some symptoms you already had or were most of them new symptoms? Sometimes I...
I have vivid dreams off and on. I think it's worse in certain herxes or flares. I think I have Lyme and Bart....
Her hearing loss was never what I would call deaf. I guess I would say it's not enough for me to think anything additional needs to be done at this point. Thanks for that info. That's interesting...
She's doing fair, but it's clear she's fighting infections. We are treating her with Tinidazole, Rifampin, and Septra DS currently. Funny thing, that's the combo that is helping me now. Her hearing...
Hawthorne is good for the heart....
[/quote] "Point is that if someone I knew had Alzheimer, I would have them try antibiotics and anti-virals." I think I would do this too....
I sent him your e-mail....
So far, Visory seems to be saving me at least a few dollars compared to goodrx. On cheaper meds that is. On my recent Mepron purchase, it may have saved me about $50....
Wow, that's great. I'm looking forward to using it more too....
Insurance drives prices way up, so that's one factor. I learned something too from you. I did not know Walmart uses Visory as well. They are closer to me than Krogers. I was a bit surprised when the...
Krogers (at least near me) is using Visory now....
Might want to try Krogers if you have one near you. Kroger pharmacy told me they use Visory now instead of Goodrx, because they weren't getting as good a discount from Goodrx anymore....
I just had my thyroid checked, and it wasn't too bad so I'm still 99% sure mine is infection....
I get facial flushing, higher heart rate, hot/cold spells, etc. I think they are infection symptoms for me, and I plan to go after Babesia more soon as I'm suspicious that is what is causing it....
Mom had mildly elevated LDH but now that she is treating and more stable, it has back down into range but still in upper range. I think the highest hers ever was was in the 260s....
From what I've heard, some docs will use Cipro but more sparingly like pulsing with weeks off. I took it pulsed for a short time w/o any issues but then switched protocols for other reasons. Seems...
I used to be concerned about skipping a dose of Rifampin but lately have gotten a lot more comfortable with skipping doses or even pulsing it. So far it has not been a problem for me. I guess it...
I've been on Rifampin off and on for a few years at least I guess. No noted side affects including the teeth staining. We are all different....
I'm not well yet, but Septra DS and Tinidazole appear to be pretty necessary for me. I haven't exhausted the list of meds to try as of yet though....
We've had illness come through our house twice since Covid. We can't be entirely sure it was Covid but think it was at least once. I didn't get sick either time but am hoping that two rounds (if both...
Kind of sounds like another co-infection (or Lyme) is emerging if the Babs protocol is not taking care of it. I have "setbacks" at times that I believe is biofilm breakage. Am treating all three...
I've had a coated tongue for quite some time with my illness. I think a big part of it is because of my reflux which I believe is from my infections....
When I was extremely sick and landed in the hospital, my first EKG came back with irregular HR. The doctor said it was the kind of HR someone would have who has a heart blockage. Anyway, subsequent...
It's the same I think. Septra DS is the double strength though. I'm going to have to check interactions to see if I can take Alinia with the other abx....
There is someone on this forum who uses Mepron with Rifampin. I think he takes a higher dose of Mepron because Rifampin lowers the concentration of Mepron? You'll have to double check me on that. I...
That's great to hear, Bailey. Thanks for mentioning it....
Thought of you when I saw today where it looked like someone was using IVIG for jab injury. Not sure that too much progress had been made after several treatments....
IMO, rotating treatments can be a very effective way to treat especially if you have multiple infections. In time, you can usually learn to discern what symptoms respond positively to which...
I've had soreness in my throat that correlates to being a herx at times. Maybe herx?...
I'll just add that I recently chewed Xylitol gum for about a week (not even thinking about the biofilm effect). I started slowly having symptoms increase in a seeming abnormal way like chills,...
"i think the infection itself may have to be solved before the gut resolves." I think this is many times the case. My mom took Rifaximin for about two weeks as a "test" to see if SIBO was her...
I've taken 10 billion SB upon recommendation every day for over a year. No problems that I know of with it so far and no C-diff from abx either. Reviews indicate it can be a life saver in certain...
Thanks!...
JinglesRMe, would you mind posting a link for that TN Lyme support group? Are they on any other platforms than Facebook? Thanks....
Ravenhome777, You should look into alternative ways to treat Covid like Ivermectin, Zinc, Hydroxychloroquine, Quercetin, ECGC, Pepcid, Vit. C & D, Melatonin, Mepron, etc.. There are so many options....