Topic: What are the 2 oral drugs that are used with IM Bicillin to make it as strong as IV?
BackinStOlaf
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I remember someone posting about this once.
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BackinStOlaf
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septra is a sulfa drug right?
Can't take that.
Also Zith causes me ear issues. Am I s*** outta luck?
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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BackinStOlaf
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Yes! I am on Biaxin right now with Mepron
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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Bicillin, even in 4 or 6 shots a week, is not going to get the levels of IV treatment, regardless of what it is mixed with. Probenecid can prolong it's effect but you won't get that high level of antibiotic in your blood that will penetrate even the areas of low blood flow.
Maybe docs report similar success rates but not strength as in measured by dosage or blood levels.
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BackinStOlaf
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My only Lyme sx right now is nerve issues and some twitching. I have no fatigue or anything else at the moment.
I wonder if I should venture into IV. I'm scared and I can't afford it :/
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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