Been a while. I don't drop in all that often . . . 12 months of Rocephin gave me about 7 months of decent living before the relapse became increasingly evident. I am such a jerky for not sticking with a follow-up plan. Instead, I waited for abx to clear to go get a spinal tap to look for "answers." Hah!
Here's the q:
Dr. J the pediatrician in CN uses Ceftin/Biaxin as I understand it, and surely he must have a good reason. Cettin cephalosporin - we know Donta like the Biaxin long term . . .
Dr. B - the main man - is rec'ing Ketek with Ceftin. But the Ketek really is unproven from a clinical trial and error standpoint - though we see some data that we like in terms of bacteriacidal concentration and stability in acidic environments.
So: (1) What has been your experience with Ketek and Ceftin (how long on it, and what kind of results)?
(2) How about Ceftin/Biaxin? How long on it, and what kind of results . . .
Thanks for all your thoughts and best wishes. Atlanta is still a great place to be.
Posted by Areneli (Member # 6740) on :
I don't know. I have relapsed quickly on Ketek. At least for me it is not a miracle drug.
Posted by micul (Member # 6314) on :
Areneli.
Are you sure that it is a relapse, or could it be that it is a herx because the Ketek is killing bugs that haven't been touched before? It usually takes around 3 months on it before improvement comes.
Posted by iontheprize (Member # 4029) on :
Still would like to hear people's thoughts - especially from those who have been on either combo . . . Thanks
Posted by fatigued15 (Member # 6437) on :
My daughter is a patient of Dr. J. When she first was diagnosed with Lyme she was on Biaxin/Ceftin. After 9 months with some results he stopped Biaxin and switched to Ketek. Minocycline was added to the Ketek/Biaxin with great results.
Dr. J does not use just one combination. I am sure it is a case to case basis. Different things work for different people.
Posted by nicolette (Member # 8133) on :
fatigued15: Did you mean that your daughter is now taking Mino/Ketek/Ceftin? You said Mino/Ketek/Biaxin and since I am planning a regime for myself I wanted to be clear. Thanks!!
Posted by Areneli (Member # 6740) on :