I have an immune deficiency (low IgG1, low IgG3) in addition to Lyme, so I sometimes wonder if my experience is different from Lyme patients who do not have my immune condition.
I have had a bad sinus infection that I can't seem to kick, so I was wondering whether any on this board find they are more susceptible to catching things than previously, or if once you catch a new bug, it it harder to get over.
Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :
Hi bboop. Are you getting IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin)therapy? A few of us on this board, including me, get these infusions.
If you are not, you may want to see an immunologist to have further testing done and to see if you are a candidate.
I think being immune deficient definitely affects your ability to fight Lyme and other infections.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Many with lyme & co have ongoing sinus infections. Most likely where some of your bacteria have set up their residence.
Myself prior to lyme I had allergy/sinus infections spring and fall. Since lyme & co I've not had any.
What I have now is some type infection that raises it ugly head in my ears/throat/glands on a regular bases. I've narrowed it down to being a co-infection bart type or strep/staph infection?
But I don't fight bugs with abx anymore. I use my rife machine with onset of any type of new bug. Rife can knock the smaller bugs down easily.
The super bacteria is a constant battle of chasing them around and knocking them back. They are like an army that builds it's troops back up and come back for more. It's a war, that's for sure.
The immune system is just flat out overwhelmed and just gives up sometimes. It's tired like we are.
Pam
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
Ask your lyme doctor for a deep nasal test with cultures to determine which abx your infection is sensitive to. You are looking to determine if you have MARCONS. See the book the mold warrior for more info.
There is a compounded spray called BEG that is made specifically for this problem. It breaks up biofilms. Then you use oral abx + the abx in the spray to get rid of the infection. This type of infection can cause low MSH. I'm guessing that this is not an uncommon situation in lyme patients.