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Hi Everyone, a newbie here. Wanted to know if anyone has experienced asthma like symptoms? Then a chronic dry cough. A little scary and got worse after I took antibiotics. Thanks for the info
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Hi Cathy Yep...I was diagnosed with asthma at 47y/o never had it until Lyme came to visit.
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Alot of breathing issues stem from Babesia. And being worse on abx makes sence, you were probably herxing. (Herx= worsening of symptoms)
Babesia symptom list.
20. What signs and symptoms would lead a doctor to suspect a Babesia infection in a patient? How many strains of Babesiosis have been identified and how many are commonly tested for in commercial labs?
The following signs/symptoms may be present in those infected with Babesiosis:
Fatigue* Arthralgias* (aching joints) Myalgia* (muscle pain) Drenching sweats* Headaches* Emotional lability* Depression* Dark urine* Splenomegaly* (enlarged spleen) Dizziness* Nausea and vomiting* Cough* Dyspnea* (difficulty breathing) Fever* Chills* Hepatosplenomegaly* (enlarged liver) Jaundice* Malaise* Shortness of breath* Bleeding tendencies, bruising* Thrombocytopenia* (low platelets in the blood) Hemoglobinuria* (red cell breakdown, with release of hemoglobin in the urine) Hyperesthesia* (over sensitivity to touch) Pulmonary edema* (fluid accumulation, swelling in the lungs) Encephalopathy* (alters brain function) Low to normal range leukocyte counts* Possible elevated levels of dehydrogenase, bilirubin, transaminase* Anorexia*
Approximately 25%- 66% of Babesia patients are known to be co-infected with Lyme disease. These symptoms may continue for long periods of time, decrease, then return. A low Babesiosis titer (IgG) often indicates a chronic infection.
An acute or current infection may show a higher reading on the IgM test initially. There are over 100 species of Babesia in the United States but only ONE or TWO species are currently checked by commercial labs.
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Thanks so much for this info. I really needed some answers.
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Yes, many of us have air hunger. A search will yield some discussions.
I use muscle testing for symptom control. I had severe air hunger so I tested that I needed seriphos - supposed to help adrenals. It worked and all was well for a few years until I started abx and it came back. I tested that huperzine a would help. It worked for me. Huperzine A may not be appropriate for you.
I'm not a doctor but wanted to share what has worked for me. I have no idea if either of these things will work for you. The beauty of muscle testing is that it helps determine what YOUR body needs.
I've read many times that babesia can be a cause for air hunger. For some reason abx (not one that would treat babs) made mine worse.
I hope you find an answer and get over that symptom. I know how awful it is. Terry
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Thanks for the idea on high carbs. I seldom eat them unless they are veggies. I have the symptoms always, worse laying down. Worse after starting abxs. Cathy
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Thanks for the idea on high carbs. I seldom eat them unless they are veggies. I have the symptoms always, worse laying down. Worse after starting abxs. Cathy
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Hi Cathy,
For me air hunger was definately Babesia, it's now better after treatment.
great info Lisi!!
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