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Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :

Stopped my 20 day course of Alinia a few days ago. Now my floaters are much worse.

Anyone know why? I guess parasites is one obvious answer.

But Dr. K also states floaters can be lyme or babesia. Alinia hits both of those too.

Thoughts? My twitching is worse too, BTW

Posted by joalo (Member # 12752) on :

Up.

Posted by blinkie (Member # 14470) on :

I have the same issue. I think it's parasites and either alinia doesn't completely treat them or new ones just keep hatching.

High dose ivermectin got rid of them for me but they crept back over a few weeks once I stopped it.

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Are you taking in enough antioxidants? Regular enough, with waste moving on out? (The latter is just rhetorical - to consider - no reply required.)

If not for either one, that can increase floaters.

Increased liver or kidney stress can contribute to floaters, too.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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From my file notes:

http://eyeadvisory.com/eye-conditions/floatersretina/

FLOATERS

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=114279;p=0

Floater thread - "Debris" discussed

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This holistic doctor's site and his book are also excellent:

http://eyeadvisory.com/

Book & website: THE EYE CARE REVOLUTION - by Robert Abel, Jr. M.D. (Ophthalmologist)

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Though not at all about lyme, this is one of the best reference resources on my bookshelf that has wonderful chapters, many graciously available through their website.

Home: http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.com/

The ONE EARTH HERBAL SOURCEBOOK (Tilltoson, et.al.)

He is a doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine; She a doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncturist. The third co-author is a doctor of optometry.

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/115258?

ASTAXANTHIN - an antioxidant that has great promise for the eyes

Also be sure to get your FISH OIL - Many here really like OmegaBrite - just Google.

TAURINE is an essential amino acid for the eyes. Be sure your diet includes plenty. Vegetarians MUST supplement as it's primarily in muscle meat, fish and eggs.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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"twitching is worse"

Is MAGNESIUM up to par? That can help both floaters and muscle spasms.
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