wound up in er this weekend we abdominal swelling, burning and pain. said it was gastritis.
saw llmd today, said gastritis is a symptom or herx from babs. thinks this is what caused the gastritis since i was also experiencing cold sweats, decrease in body temp and fatigue and i started artemisinin 3 weeks ago.
now im hungry and uncomfortable. Taking gripe water and doing protein drinks to get some calories. Anyone else experience this? any helpful suggestions?
Posted by Wolfed Out (Member # 23727) on :
I have similar problems, BUT...
My LLMD attributed them to Bartonella, so I don't know what's correct.
What medication are you currently on? I found Plaquenil made things worse for me.
Things have gotten a little better over time, but it's still one of my worst remaining symptoms.
I'm having an endoscopy done on Wed.
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
Gastritis is a bartonella symptom. From Burrascano, p. 26:
BARTONELLA & ''BARTONELLA-LIKE ORGANISMS''- � Gradual onset of initial illness. � CNS symptoms are out of proportion to the musculoskeletal ones- if a patient has no or minimal joint complaints but is severely encephalopathic (see below), then think of Bartonella/BLO. � Obvious signs of CNS irritability can include muscle twitches, tremors, insomnia, seizures, agitation, anxiety, severe mood swings, outbursts and antisocial behavior. � GI involvement may present as gastritis or abdominal pain (mesenteric adenitis). � Sore soles, especially in the morning. � Tender sub-cutaneous nodules along the extremities, especially outer thigh, shins, and occasionally along the triceps. � Occasional lymphadenopathy. � Morning fevers, usually around 99. Occasionally light sweats are noted. � Elevated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) occurs in a minority, but the degree of elevation correlates with activity of the infection and may be used to monitor treatment. � Rapid response to treatment changes- often symptoms improve within days after antibiotics are begun, but relapses occur also within days if medication is withdrawn early. � May have papular or linear red rashes (like stretch marks that do not always follow skin planes), especially in those with GI involvement.
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
I was diagnosed with Gastritis in March. I agree with TF...this is typically a BART symptom. It is why I suspect a Bart co infection even though I was borderline on the test.
Posted by dmbfan (Member # 11948) on :
thanks everyone. has anyone treated bart with something other than abx?
Posted by dmbfan (Member # 11948) on :
oh and what have you found helpful for the gastritis?
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
My gastritis got better with 2 months of carafate, 2 tsp at bedtime. I also cut all coffee and sparkling water / seltzer (which was hard.) I am also on 40 mg Nexium.
Now the stomach is MUCH better.
To be honest...my stomach issues were my first symptom of Lyme & co. I had bad gastritis and IBS and dizziness back in NOvember then again in February where I went down hill.