In studies, Ceftin (the oral cousin of Rocephin)- has been shown to convert the spirochets quickly to cystic forms (do a search on this & lots of info. will turn up). The ABX class which Flagyl falls in has been shown in labs to BREAK UP the cystic Lyme. Therefore, in case your Iv medication turns the Lyme into cysts-which seems likely- Flagyl should help break up the cysts.
I was on oral Ceftin for many months & did seemingly well. Was not on Flagyl. When I went off Ceftin I got very, very ill again within a few days. No doubt in my mind the cysts can back out when the Cefitn was cleared of my blood (again, lab studies have shown this to be the case- it is not my opinion per say). Therefore- it is really good you are on Flagyl with that IV.
Word of caution: Watch your stomach- Flagyl can be very hard on the gut- how much are you on? You should be taking periodic breaks from it. And taking oral probiotics.
All the best,
-Sarah
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but....I have seen those that did ONLY Rocephin....and hated the time immediately afterward...because of the cyst form coming out.
With flagyl you may also suffer from neuro stuff...just because of the drug...and because it will hit the cyst form in your brain, etc..it has a VERY small molecule and gets in there deep.
Trout
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quote:
Originally posted by fiddler:
Hi there- as others will probably reply...here's my 2 cents...In studies, Ceftin (the oral cousin of Rocephin)- has been shown to convert the spirochets quickly to cystic forms (do a search on this & lots of info. will turn up). The ABX class which Flagyl falls in has been shown in labs to BREAK UP the cystic Lyme. Therefore, in case your Iv medication turns the Lyme into cysts-which seems likely- Flagyl should help break up the cysts.
I was on oral Ceftin for many months & did seemingly well. Was not on Flagyl. When I went off Ceftin I got very, very ill again within a few days. No doubt in my mind the cysts can back out when the Cefitn was cleared of my blood (again, lab studies have shown this to be the case- it is not my opinion per say). Therefore- it is really good you are on Flagyl with that IV.
Word of caution: Watch your stomach- Flagyl can be very hard on the gut- how much are you on? You should be taking periodic breaks from it. And taking oral probiotics.
All the best,
-Sarah
quote:
Originally posted by fiddler:
Hi there- as others will probably reply...here's my 2 cents...In studies, Ceftin (the oral cousin of Rocephin)- has been shown to convert the spirochets quickly to cystic forms (do a search on this & lots of info. will turn up). The ABX class which Flagyl falls in has been shown in labs to BREAK UP the cystic Lyme. Therefore, in case your Iv medication turns the Lyme into cysts-which seems likely- Flagyl should help break up the cysts.
I was on oral Ceftin for many months & did seemingly well. Was not on Flagyl. When I went off Ceftin I got very, very ill again within a few days. No doubt in my mind the cysts can back out when the Cefitn was cleared of my blood (again, lab studies have shown this to be the case- it is not my opinion per say). Therefore- it is really good you are on Flagyl with that IV.
Word of caution: Watch your stomach- Flagyl can be very hard on the gut- how much are you on? You should be taking periodic breaks from it. And taking oral probiotics.
All the best,
-Sarah
I thank you for your clear answer... the whole mystery of Lyme takes over one's life... it appears that quickly one becomes the Source of the info for the doc not the other way around
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Originally posted by troutscout:
Flagyl can cause massive herxheimers....but....I have seen those that did ONLY Rocephin....and hated the time immediately afterward...because of the cyst form coming out.
With flagyl you may also suffer from neuro stuff...just because of the drug...and because it will hit the cyst form in your brain, etc..it has a VERY small molecule and gets in there deep.
Trout
Thanks for thequick response so far my belly and brain hae been able to take the meds.
Matt
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Originally posted by Areneli:
It is not normally given but it is a good idea.
I appreciate the quick answer you guys are so helpful
Infecto Matt