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Hi everyone! New day, new symptom! Has anyone ever had difficulty breathing? This is completely new to me tonight and it's scaring me to death! Any answers are appreciated!
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glm1111
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What protocols are you on?
Gael
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Sick, I hope you feel better. It's a terrible feeling.
Gael, i'm currently taking bactrim, acidolphollus, magnesium, oregano oil, inderal la and xanax as needed (which is everyday). I was taking monodox in conjuction with the bactrim when all these crazy symptoms in my head started. I stopped taking them pretty quickly because my 2 yr old was hospitalized (fun when I felt like a train wreck) and figured i'd talk to my llmd before I continued.
The dizziness, head rushes and out of breath thing all started after I began taking monodox. Even though I stopped a few days ago, it just seems to get worse. I also feel like my head will explode from pressure, but my doc suspects Babesia and I know some of these are symptoms.
I just wanted to throw it out there because the out of breath, dizziness and some others are listed as allergic reactions to the medication. It's so hard to judge if it's the lymes, a co, parasites, herx, regular illness or an allergic reaction. I feel like i'm playing russian roulette already! lol
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Monodox (doxycycline) Is known to kill Filaraial Worms. If you have this infection and it is going after lungworms it can cause the symptoms you are describing.
Oregano oil is also antiparasitic, so you may want to stop that until the symptoms calm down. Not crazy about the monodox taken with oregano oil. Just my intuition.
If symptoms get worse, of course go to the E.R. Such a scary disease.
Sorry you are going through this especially having to take care of a 2 yr old.
Gael
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- When I hear of someone having trouble breathing, acetaminophen use comes to mind, so I'll post a bit about that first, just in case you are taking anything with that in it.
Acetaminophen is known to be a risk to the liver due to the fact that it can prevent and decrease glutatione in the liver - but that also goes on to decrease glutathione in the BODY, and that can lead to breathing trouble. See first link below.
And that lead me to wonder if xanax might also decrease glutathione and if it could have similar action on the lungs. Seems like it may.
. . . Even a single dose of acetaminophen can reduce the body�s levels of glutathione, a peptide that helps repair oxidative damage that can drive inflammation in the airways, researchers have found. . . .
. . . XANAX, like all drugs, depletes the body of essential vitamins, minerals, melatonin and glutathione (the body's master antioxidant). . . .
. . . Benzodiazepines deplete approximately 50% of the glutathione from the white blood cells within five hours, and these cells defend our body from infection and foreign material.
This may explain why prolonged use of benzodiazepines can severely compromise our health. Dr. Jimmy Gutman describes Glutathione as �Food for the Immune System.�
Replenishing the body of critical Glutathione levels not only helps to improve immune function, but also allows the body to detoxify naturally. . .
. . . Xanax can cause severe drowsiness and difficulty breathing, which may be life- threatening. . . .
. . . Xanax can be dangerous for people with lung problems or breathing problems. Be sure to discuss any breathing or lung problems with your healthcare provider before taking Xanax. . . .
LIVER & KIDNEY SUPPORT & and several HERXHEIMER support links, too. --
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- That is in addition to information in Gael's reply, of course, as well as other possible variables.
Also to consider: MAGNESIUM is excellent for the lungs, and for the liver. It can calm anxiety (and decrease the need for xanax).
Google: Himalayan Salt Pipe -
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- You might want to change your shower head, too. My lungs got much better when I did this. Showerheads can harbor bacteria that even bleach can't get rid of.
Be sure to drink enough water as that can help keep lungs "hydrated" too. Along with magnesium supplements of top quality, water is just tops for the lungs.
"Air flush" all rooms in your home with cross ventilation at least once a day.
If you have a gas stove, oven or water heater, be sure to use you exhaust fan on stove top just before turning on and off the flame. -
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Jessig,
How are you feeling today? Hope you are okay.
Gael
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you said doxy kills lung worms. my doc has now put me on this. two weeks of biaxin didn't work.
what are lung worms?
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Thanks for all the info Keebler! Prior to adding the monodox into the mix, I didn't have any respiratory issues at all, ever. I've had some neuro issues before, but they were never this severe (haven't even seen a neurologist).
My doc told me to stay away from the acetaminophen awhile ago so I avoid it and opt for ibuprofen only when I need it.
With the xanax, i'm one of those people that break it in half and only take it if I feel the need for it, which is daily I admit, but i'm usually under my prescribed dose of .5mg 3 times daily. It's the only thing that stops the panic and mellows me enough to function to take care of my 2 kids. They are why I break the pills in half, so that I don't become drowsy. :-)
And I take magnesium twice a day.
Hi Gael! I'm breathing easier today. It's almost like a spasm that lasts a few hours and goes away. It only started happening about a week or so into the monodox.
I feel like everything got worse with the monodox. The pressure in my head, an unsteady dizzy kind of feeling and now this breathing thing. I stopped taking it out of fear. These are all symptoms i've never had before. Even my heart rate became more irregular and my palpitations were ridiculous. I want to talk to my doc about trying a different abx. Any suggestions?
My doc is a reputable LLMD that was recommended to me by 2 people here and a friend of the family so I trust him, but I need to learn how to distinguish between a herx, an illness or co-infection. He did mention babesia at my last appt. although I tested negative for it in June.
I haven't read too many people that were thrilled with the results they were getting from doxy.
Thank you everyone so much for all the info! This board is what's keeping my sanity right now! It's become my "go to" for everything!
Jessi :-)
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A negative test means nothing. I've tested neg for babs 4 times b4 I tested pos for it (through Igenex). Shortness of breath is a hallmark symptom of Babesia. Don't wait for a positive, it likely will not come. Not treating Babesia will keep you sick and impede any progress. Talk to your doc about going after it. It is rough, but you'll clear a major hurdle once you've been treating a few months.
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