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Well I've been in treatment since October and on the one hand, I'm REALLY excited because my joint pain has, over the past month, considerably improved (for the first time in my life-- I've been infected since I was a baby). I still have some, but it is much less frequent.
Taking away from some of that joy, though, is the fact that I have been really unbearably nauseous and weak over the same time period. I can barely keep anything down and take my meds. Haven't had any solid food all week. This is very, very unusual for me as I have always had a healthy appetite.
I am grateful for the reduced pain, but should I be worried about the new nausea? Or is this a sign that treatment is going as scheduled? I've heard something about how different coinfections resurface during treatment at different times... maybe this is babesia rearing its ugly head?
Thanks, as always, for your help.
-------------------- Currently infected with Lyme, Babesia, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Mycoplasma, & Q-fever.
10 months into treatment, currently on Bicillin, Rocephin, Doxy, Biaxin, and Mepron. Posts: 87 | From USA | Registered: Sep 2010
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momlyme
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I think this is babesia... whatever it is, it is toxic and you have to detox! You also have to eat. You need the strength to fight this!
You say you are not eating solid foods... I hope you are juicing with organic veggies & fruit. You've got to get true nutrients.
Lot's of lemon water for detoxing. Drink with a straw to protect your teeth (acid eats enamel)
Fiber!!
Try to eat nuts and green veggies... drink smoothies with kefir and dark berries. All natural is better... no boxes or cans.
Are you taking a strong probiotic? My son's tummy troubles got much better when we went to VSL#3-DS which is prescription. We get 3 months supply at one time for a $50 copay... but if you have your LLMD prescribe 4 packets per day which is the maximum... you can get a one month supply and have it last half a year.
Aloe can soothe the stomach. We have a bottle. We add a capful to water on bad days.
Licorice... we have pills and organic, sugar free chewables.
You may need binders... when you are killing bacteria, you will release other toxins like metals or chemicals...
We rely a lot on muscle testing to see what works for us individually: apple pectin, activated charcoal, chlorella, bentonite clay. I take a tablespoon of diatomaceous earth per day.
That's all I can think of right now. Hope something helps you. Nausea can be horrible.
Hope you feel better soon!
-------------------- May health be with you!
Toxic mold was suppressing our immune systems, causing extreme pain, brain fog and magnifying symptoms. Four days after moving out, the healing began. Posts: 2007 | From NY/VT Border | Registered: Aug 2010
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sammy
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Talk with your doctor. Are you still on Rocephin? Nausea could be a sign of gallbladder trouble.
The nausea and weakness could also be a side effect of the antibiotics (can be treated with something like phenergan or zofran).
Nausea could also be caused by irritation of the esophagus and stomach (can be treated with Prilosec aka omeprazole).
Make sure that you are eating small frequent meals to help keep your blood sugar stable. This will help with both nausea and weakness. Make sure that you are staying well hydrated. Take your meds with meals. Don't lay down immediately after eating and taking meds, wait a little while to let your stomach do it's work.
So please, talk with your doctor. There could be many causes and things to help relieve your symptoms. New symptoms don't always mean worsening infection.
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