I noticed you posted on the zithromax topic and wanted you to be officially welcomed.

I hope you don't mind.

I don't get to the computer like I used to, only a couple of days a week but will look forward to reading what all have to say.

Thanks again kam.

Welcome to this 24/7 support group board!
Here's TREEPATROL's and tincup's combination newbie links.
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/029917.html

Print off the links then check them off as you read as you could spend several months reading all of this.

print & read Dr. Barrascono's info first; you will come back to this often.

Betty G., Iowa

Welcome to Lymenet.

I saw your post about Mepron so I thought I'd leave you this helpful link entitled, "Mepron Buddies Update."

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/028499.html

Hope you might enjoy it.

I just learned that one life cyle of Babesia is 4 months. Even Dr. B.'s Treatment Guidelines say take it for 4 - 6 months.

I took Mepron & Zithromax only for 2 months.
I regret very much not adding in the herb ArtemisININ. You might want to research how best to take it. I understand it's quite strong; stronger than ArtemesIA that health food stores usually carry.

Your health food store may have to special order it.

Here's a link to a good price of ArtemisININ:

www.organic-pharmacy.com

This is the link on Lymenet where I found this herbal source:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/030471.html

Also, wanted to add that a side effect of Mepron is itching. I'm sure you're already taking it with a fatty food and taking a week off Mepron between bottles. Also, don't take with CoQ10.

You probably already know, but a good place to look up side-effects is:

www.Rxlist.com

or
www.drugdigest.org

Also, here are my 2 favorite handouts:

1. It's a 40+ page detailed symptom chart that shows how LD affects every body system. You'll probably find yourself in there!

It's complete with journal citations; it was handed out at our Support Group Meeting.

Here's the link below:

You'll need to scroll down the page to the to SYMPTOMS & click.

http://www.lymeinfo.net/lymefiles.html

2. Lyme - The Basics which our LLMD hands out to new patients.
http://www.lymepa.org/Basics2004v4_3.pdf

Hope this helps. Maybe Treepatrol will visit and leave you the comprehensive links for New Members.

Keep asking questions & tell us how we can help.

Take Care,
Jan

To everyone else, thanks for the warm and informative welcome.