Topic: new blood work and a cesspool of infections
lymewreck36
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Hi everyone:
I had my first appointment with Dr. H. in five years. WE moved away from his location, but decided that since I was so unwell and going downwards that I should return to him.
He did bunches of blood work and I learned the following.
I appear to have Bartonella in addition to lyme and babs.
Also, I tested positive for Q-fever, Brucella, Clamydia, and I have known for some time that I test positive for EBV.
I have told my family for some time now that death is nipping at my heals.
Because I am so stoic, no one really can see the rot I feel inside of me, and the God awful non stop pain.
We are doing detoxing right now, and then I begin the cowden protocol with Riamet onboard in addition for the babesia.
That would leave me on Zith, malerone, riamet, bactrim, and cowden.
This was the plan before we received my blood work. I have to call the office for a phone appointment to discuss the plan now that my blood work is in.
This is my cross that I carry. It feels so heavy.
So sad tonight.
Mary
Please no one ask me what med I have tried. The only things I have not tried are rifampin (because I take effexor) and riamet. Everything else you pull out of the hat I have tried.
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Sammi
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Hi Mary, I am sending you a PM.
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TF
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Mary,
Sounds like you got a very thorough workup, which is worth its weight in gold!
I trust that now you will be treated for these diseases and hope to see a post by you in the future telling us some good news--like you are noticing improvements.
I will say a prayer for you, especially for the pain.
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You do have quite a number of infections. My blood work from last year I suppose was pretty scary now that I think about it; cpn, mycoplasma, ebv, HHV6, Lyme, also had Babesiosis, etc. etc.
Here is the thing: These are treatable. Sure, the viruses will stay around (but will go into remission). The rest are treatable.
You are going through a difficult time. Many on this forum are dealing with multiple infections. You can get better; do all the things mentioned on this forum (well, no human could do all); but make your body healthy and keep moving forward with treatment. When you are being treated and doing the things your body needs to get healthy you are creating a future where you just might feel a little better....then a little more.
It's not easy, you are in my prayers, you are on the path.....
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