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Posted by nonna05 (Member # 33557) on :

Bartonella -like organism.BLO The doc says abx of choice is Levaquin,,,,,So is Avelox OK or better, since same family but newest????

[dizzy]

ready to just throw it all down the throat and hope something dies besides me.... [tsk]

Not really just what to do

AND What does Omniceft hit?????? Thanks again

Posted by nonna05 (Member # 33557) on :

thank-you....anybody else??? suggestions

Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :

Avelox, Factive, and Levaquin are in the same class. They are all used to treat Bartonella (also good for Mycoplasma and CPN).

Omnicef is used to treat Lyme.

Posted by Kramberry (Member # 34032) on :

How do you know if you have BLO? Is this different from bartonela?

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

Omnicef for Lyme.

I took Levaquin for bartonella/BLO. This is a good article on it - http://www.healthcentersofamerica.com/information.cfm?id=140

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Fluoroquinolones are dangerous for some people... but so is bartonella!!

Just be aware in case you have bad side effects like tendon pain or increased nerve pain.

Posted by Lemon-Lyme (Member # 19229) on :

My doc likes Levaquin best for Bartonella. Second choice is Avelox. Then third, I guess would be Cipro.

All should work, but I suppose some work better than others. Of course, as others have mentioned, that class of drug has some possible side effects too.

Posted by lymegal23 (Member # 28573) on :

^ what about Rifampin? I thought rifampin was supposed to be a really good drug against bratonella?

Posted by Catgirl (Member # 31149) on :

Rifampin works great for bart.

Posted by CSS (Member # 34634) on :

My blood smear from Fry Labs came back indicating Hemobartonella/Hemoplasma. After much reading it might be necessary to treat BLO differently than Bartonella?

From what I have read Dr F. believes it to be a bacteria but treat like a parasite because it clings to the outside of red blood cells.

I believe he is now recommending a zith/mepron combo. I read Dr B. recommends Levaquin.

Been on a Rifampin/Doxy/Tindamax combo for a little over a month now. Wondering if I need to go in a different direction with the meds? My main symptom is neuropathy in both feet and upper back.

Any feedback or more info. is appreciated.

Thanks
CSS

Posted by nonna05 (Member # 33557) on :

what exactly is BLO.....Lord I have know idea how many things I'm fighting....

This last few days I wasn't sure if I'd make it or not...But today I just fell ill ..

Lord help us all...and thank Him that he has healed a few that stay with this site to help...It keeps some hope going....And I'm usually a big hope person, I guess 5 Years wears on you... [dizzy]

Nonna

Posted by hopeful4 (Member # 8486) on :

Please remove the doctor's full name. Please use initials. Thank you.

Posted by Dave6002 (Member # 9064) on :

BLO (bartonella-like organism) is a unknown organism(bacteria or virus).

Posted by triathletelymie (Member # 26456) on :

Rifampin is supposed to be good for bart, but for me personally, it did absolutely nothing.

Cipro helped me with bart but I got tendonitis in both Achilles tendons from it and now I cannot take any fluoroquinolone...ugh!

It appears that the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics are the best for bart, but cause alot of tendon issues...a big side effect. It works but beware of side effects...

Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :

I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that if you are on Rifampin, you also need to be on Zithromax.

That combo helped my daughter with the bart.

Posted by linky123 (Member # 19974) on :

I also got plantar fasciitis (SP?) in my left heel from levaquin. It took me a year to clear up and I still feel pain from time to time.

So be aware of any tendon pain.