LymeNet Flash: Anyone cured Bart with Levaquin AND Magnesium?

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Posted by Gabrielle (Member # 5329) on :

There is this discussion about Bartonella using magnesium to make a biofilm which protects them from being killed by abx.

It is also said that Levaquin can cause tendon damage especially when you are low in magnesium.

My problem: After 4 years on abx my stomach is very sensible and I feel that I don't have many ``antibiotic shots'' anymore. So I want to take the gun that is most likely to kill Bart and not waste the little stomach lining that I have left with less- or non-effective abx.

Before I started abx I was always low in magnesium (cramps in feet). After being on longterm abx I didn't need magnesium anymore - looks like the abx kept Bart somewhat under control. But now, I'm off abx since 6 months (mainly due to stomach reasons) and my cramps are back - which means, I'm low in magnesium again.

Now, I don't dare to take the Levaquin with these low magnesium levels because I like my tendons unruptured as they are now.

My dilemma:

Do I take the Levaquin without magnesium and risk tendon ruptures?
Or do I load myself with magnesium before and while on Levaquin and risk treatment failure?

Therefore my question: did anyone get rid of Bartonella with Levaquin while taking magnesium at the same time?

Yes, I know about all the horrible things that Levaquin might do to me - please don't tell me more, I'm already scared to death.

Thanks,

Gabrielle

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

I supplemented magnesium before, during, and after bart treatment with Levaquin. Levaquin worked miracles for me.

Posted by Gabrielle (Member # 5329) on :

Sixgoofykids ,

You made my day - Thank you!

Gabrielle [hi]

Posted by ByronSBell 2007 (Member # 11496) on :

How much levaquin are you guys taking a day?

Posted by 1tickedlady (Member # 14907) on :

I'm about to start this same treatment. My doc highly recommended the mag with the Levaquin. Only to be sure to take them at seperate times with at least 4 hours in between. Something about the Mag binding the Levaquin and not working. I'm pretty much at my wits end [bonk]

so I'm willing to try. Good luck to you