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my babesia test result is negative but I have symptoms such as slight air hunger and over-sweating in the summer. When I added quinine to clindamycin to my treatment there emerged over fatigue and myalgia (especially in the area of leg muscle). I was in such a bad situation that I was not able to go out. I had to give it up after having used for 5 days.
I decided to try combination of bactrim and artemisinin in that instance, there emerged fatigue and myalgia and it continued But gradually decreased. However, artemisinin did not cause over fatigue and myalgia as much as quinine. So I am going on using it.
Lyme doctors name this treatment which they apply experimentially as the provocative treatment. Does my reaction which emerges against those two empiric treatments mean that I have babesia? ( Neither quinine nor artemisinin has side effects of over fatigue and myalgia)
Any advice appreciated. Ahmet
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sparkle7
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From what I read - the tests for babesia are not very accurate. It might just be a side effect of the quinine, though... or maybe it is a provocation...? Interesting approach.
Quinine side effects -
Side Effects
Side effects of quinine may include an allergic reaction involving difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of the face, lips, throat and tongue. Seek immediate medical attention if you should have any of these symptoms.
Other side effects may include a weak pulse, irregular heart rhythm and unusual muscle weakness along with fever, headache and sore throat. Stop taking quinine and seek emergency medical advice if you experience any of these symptoms.
Artemisia may cause abdominal pain, bradycardia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, flu-like symptoms, fever, and decreased reticulocyte count.
A case of hepatitis was reported following consumption of a herbal supplement containing Artemisinin (17).
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TF
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This person is reporting muscle aches on day 7 of babesiosis treatment using malarone and zith.
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lpkayak
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clind and quinine made my brain fog and depression so bad i had to stop it-i couldn't take care of myself---but it seems this isn't very common
i love artemisinin and/or artemesia. they take away my sx with no side effects
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TF
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Bactrim has myalgia as a possible side effect.
However, the fact that you get myalgia from 2 different babesia medication combinations sounds like it is a disease symptom for you and not a side effect of any medication or other product.
Also the fact that it is decreasing even though you continue taking the bactrim makes it sound like a disease symptom rather than a side effect.
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