I wonder how other people are doing treating this and if your progress is similar to mine. I just can't knock it completely out but I am feeling a lot better.
Levaquin gave me tendonitis and I did not use drugs after that for 8 months during which time all the progress with levaquin was reversed. The herbs were useless.
Rifampin did not seem to help me - was on that for three months.
In Feb I started Bactrim DS with biaxin and then zithro. I had a big improvement the first month with less headaches, less shin pain and less anxiety. I began to feel more in tune with myself.
Now I am more motivated to do things and have more energy. Someone asked if there was something "wrong" as I was walking with energy!
But I am not well. I tried pulsing the abx with four days on and three off which must have given the bart some recovery time because I began to worsen with irritation returning and pain in my shins.
It seems getting rid of it completely is taking a very long time. Does anyone else plateau and then just sit there? Should I start a new abx or stick with this one? I don't know what else to try.
I would especially like to hear from people that have recovered and are no longer on abx. How did this happen and how long did you treat?
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
Not sure but wanted to add that my LLMD just gave me Bactrim and Biaxin to see if I have any reaction ..
so I guess this is a 'normal' Bart treatment
Posted by Sophie1234 (Member # 26412) on :
This is timely info for me; seems I may be having an issue with Rifampin (was taking it with Biaxin.) Maybe I, too, can explore Bactrim with Biaxin! Thanks!!!!!
Posted by NMN (Member # 11007) on :
I would be curious to hear peoples input on this. Bart is hanging in there like a mofo for me too.
Posted by nefferdun (Member # 20157) on :
The lyme seems to be under control for me. It is the bart that is so difficult to get completely rid of. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this plateau of recovery. It seems like I could take these abx for months more, even years, and not get cured. When I quit, or cut back, I am sick again.