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Posted by Kayda (Member # 10565) on :
 
Hi,

Does anyone know what Borrelia or Babesia's effects are on on muscles, ligaments and tendons?

Is there a difference on the effect if the muscle is injured or healthy?
 

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Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
 
Quick answer.. sorry.. not much hop in my pop tonight.

Lyme can invade tendons, ligaments and muscles. They can weaken them and cause a lot of pain. Biopsies on these tissues have shown evidence of Lyme spirochetes.

As for muscle spasms, tenderness and pain.. I find Babesiosis seems to be the culprit when I have these problems.. which can be VERY severe.

I treat with mepron and the muscle spasms (fibromylagia type pain and worse) get better. Usually much better.

Not sure that is what you are asking.. but I tried!


 

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Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
 
My fibromyalgia pain went down to zero in one week when I went on clindamycin around the clock(150mg 4x/day). Caused a herx too -- very tired. I backed off on dosage. Lasted six months and then lost effectiveness.
 

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Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
 

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Originally posted by Kayda:
Hi,

Does anyone know what Borrelia or Babesia's effects are on on muscles, ligaments and tendons?

Is there a difference on the effect if the muscle is injured or healthy?

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