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Is it normal for a LLMD to switch up the abx every 6 weeks if the patient is not showing any improvement?
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My doctor did that. Once you plateau you may as well move on to the next drug.
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scorpiogirl
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Yep... switch at six weeks if not working. If working then she will keep me on for 3 months then switch back to it if need be. She likes to shake things up I guess. She said the bugs are too smart... so taking the same regime long term will not be beneficial.
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thanks for the replies. I was starting to get frustrated with the switching but it sounds like it's normal.
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Sammi
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I think different doctors use different protocols. Many doctors do not switch meds that often.
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