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Topic: Rickettsial Help

lauirel
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16640

posted

I need some input and direction.

It has recently come to my attention and suspician of Rickettsia.

I need input, such as some good sources on it.

Testing.

Wholistic Treatment, Medical treatment.

I am willing to do the homework, and have done some. But the input I get from here is invaluable to me. I have many sources, but they don't tell me of experience. I need yours.

I am sick again, and displaying the rash again. Bartonella is complicating things but I am familar with the ways Bart affects my symptoms and skin reactions, and this rash isn't Bart.

Help.

LaurieL

If I was to only be able to afford one test, what would I chose?

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Lemon-Lyme
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Member # 19229

posted

If you suspect Rickettsia, you could get tested for it? Spotted fever, typhus, and whatever other forms it comes in?

I've been told a couple months of Doxy (at proper doses) should handle it.

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lauirel
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16640

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I was actually on a four month dose of Doxy, Rifampin, Zith, and flagyl. Boy that was rough.

Recently, we have been re-exposed. I am also aware that Rickettsia can also lay dormant and appear at a later date.

In addition to the re-exposure, I have recently gone through just a tad bit of high stress in losing my job.

LaurieL

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lauirel
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Member # 16640

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Oops....not flagyl, fluconazole.

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lauirel
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up.....really would like some input. Thanks.

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