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Posted by Bheiser (Member # 21333) on :

So I started running a fever and the left side of my neck was swollen and hurting. All the docs said it would be a blood clot and a serious condition. Once the ct scan with iodine could they tell that they were just inflamed lymph nodes and surrounding tissue. They gave me iv amox and a script since my ceft and PICC will end this Monday

Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :

are you feeling better? I hope so. Very smart to get things checked out!

Feelfit

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Glad you got treatment. Be sure to take probiotics and liver support. If you are seeing a LLMD, they would likely have mentioned that but if you need more information on those, just ask and someone will explain more.
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Posted by Bheiser (Member # 21333) on :

I am taking dannacton and activia. What else should I take?

I'm also on ammox now 500mgx3

Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :

The penicillins are known to cause yeast issues. I would recommend a good probiotic on top of your dannon and activia.....Culturelle, VSL3, theralac, Primal defense, are some suggestions.

Plus, taking something called Saccromyces Boulardii, Jarrow Formulas at Vitacost.com can help prevent c-diff issues.

For liver at the minimum, Milk Thistle. N-AC is good, dandelion.

Lots of info here with a quick search.

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Did you mean DanActive? I searched and see that is a probiotic dairy drink. Activia is also a yogurt. Check the sugar content. Best if no simple white sugar is used.

Also these yogurts don't have the full range of probiotics that you will get powder form or capsule that offer a higher number of probiotics. Some Rx and dairy do not mix so be sure to check the details on Amox.
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Liver support: Milk Thistle or NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) will help protect your liver from excess toxns (from infection and from meds).

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http://www.vitacost.com/ is just one place to look for products.

you can read more here:

http://www.vrp.com/ArticlesSearch.aspx?k=probiotics

Search results for articles on PROBIOTICS - 52 articles

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http://www.vrp.com/ArticlesSearch.aspx?k=Liver_Support

Search results for Liver Support - many articles

One of those:

http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=art1890&zTYPE=2

LIVER PROTECTION: Laying the Foundation for Optimal Hepatic Health - By Kathy E. Acquistapace, DC, NHP, CNC

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http://www.lymepa.org/Nutritional_Supplements.pdf

Nutritional Supplements in Disseminated Lyme Disease

J.J. Burrascano, Jr., MD (2008)

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Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

just sending you a hug/kiss for the ordeal you went thru ...

Posted by Bheiser (Member # 21333) on :

Thanks for the hugs! I'm a grown man but sometimes I just want to cry!! I will check into the probiotics asap

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Yes, definitely get some "real" probiotics. The stuff with sugar can be counterproductive.

hope you feel much better soon!

Posted by Bheiser (Member # 21333) on :

ok since all of your input, I just purchased Culturelle probiotic, and Silymarin Milk Thistle 1000mgs

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

hi bh,

here's some more FEEL GOOD emotions from me ok [Smile]

Posted by Bheiser (Member # 21333) on :

thanks bettyg!

Posted by karenl (Member # 17753) on :

Probably discuss with your doctor:

I take the following for blood clots:
Vitamin E 400 3x
Fishoil 3x