I have been on Mepron and zithro since late November. On the 29th of March I started Bactrim DS. I have had increased anxiety, air hunger and less energy.
I guess this is a herx, right? Anyone else on this combo and getting better? Thanks
PS A lot more confusion too! I tried to put this message in twice.
Posted by nefferdun (Member # 20157) on :
Have to clarify that I added Bactrim DS to the Mepron/zithro combo. I also take artemisinin. Wish I could wipe this out!
Posted by missing (Member # 22437) on :
Wow!
I am only on mepron and zith for 12 months,
plus amox, plaquenil, and probinicid
Posted by nybasketball212 (Member # 28309) on :
How do you know you are still dealing with Babesia? 2-4 months of Mepron/Zith usually is suffice
Posted by nefferdun (Member # 20157) on :
ny, I tested positive in November. It is babesia duncani which is pretty resistant. It takes 4 months for the red blood cells to turn over so you usually take Mepron at least 5-6 months -
As you are supposed to take abx for two months after you are symptom free, I will obviously be on it a lot longer. It is expensive. That is why I started Bactrim Ds.
missing -"Only" on all those meds! I guess it is a good thing I added the Bactrim.
Posted by been (Member # 23127) on :
@nefferdun,
I'm right there with you!
I'm currently on Mepron/Zith/Bactrim DS all high dosage on all three!
I never experienced a herx, but since starting this combo I've been up and down.
Some days are horrible other days I feel like I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and then downhill again.
I've experienced anxiety, tightness in my lungs, extreme spaciness and fatigue...
I pray that this nightmare ends soon, b/c I don't think I can handle living like this for much longer...