LymeNet Home LymeNet Home Page LymeNet Flash Discussion LymeNet Support Group Database LymeNet Literature Library LymeNet Legal Resources LymeNet Medical & Scientific Abstract Database LymeNet Newsletter Home Page LymeNet Recommended Books LymeNet Tick Pictures Search The LymeNet Site LymeNet Links LymeNet Frequently Asked Questions About The Lyme Disease Network LymeNet Menu

LymeNet on Facebook

LymeNet on Twitter




The Lyme Disease Network receives a commission from Amazon.com for each purchase originating from this site.

When purchasing from Amazon.com, please
click here first.

Thank you.

LymeNet Flash Discussion
Dedicated to the Bachmann Family

LymeNet needs your help:
LymeNet 2020 fund drive


The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations.

LymeNet Flash Post New Topic  New Poll  Post A Reply
my profile | directory login | register | search | faq | forum home

  next oldest topic   next newest topic
» LymeNet Flash » Questions and Discussion » Medical Questions » once diagnosed with cronic lyme how often patients need to take antibiotics?

 - UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!    
Author Topic: once diagnosed with cronic lyme how often patients need to take antibiotics?
felo
Member
Member # 32923

Icon 1 posted      Profile for felo     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
how is the treatment is taken. How many pills a day? or it just for a time then take a break and then keep treatment. Or it has to be taken everyday?


How is your experience with treatment?

Posts: 14 | From rochester | Registered: Jul 2011  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Fuel1212
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 29312

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Fuel1212     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
These are very broad questions and there are so many variables.

The antibiotics you use will be determined by the infections you have (Lyme, Co's etc)

One you find out what you are diagnosed with, you can start an antibiotics protocol, or you can go herbal.

Most of these pills will need to be taken daily. Some antibiotics have a short half life and need to stay at full power in your system to kill the Lyme and Co-infections.

This forum is full of excellent info. Welcome

Fuel

--------------------
IgM- 31,34,39,83-93 IND
IgM- 41+

IgG- 31,34,39,83-93 IND
IgG- 41++

Posts: 610 | From Lymeville | Registered: Nov 2010  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Lymetoo     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Most patients take meds several times a day for weeks or months on end....unless the illness is caught EARLY.

Find an LLMD so you can get well. Doing it on your own is not a good idea.

WELCOME! [Smile]

--------------------
--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

Posts: 96239 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Tincup
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 5829

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Tincup         Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Welcome!

Maybe try reading some from the websites below?

Good luck!

[Big Grin]

--------------------
www.TreatTheBite.com
www.DrJonesKids.org
www.MarylandLyme.org
www.LymeDoc.org

Posts: 20353 | From The Moon | Registered: Jun 2004  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
ktkdommer
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 29020

Icon 1 posted      Profile for ktkdommer     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Do you have a good LLMD? Are you asking for yourself?

--------------------
Things are never dull. After 3 fighting Lyme, 2 are in remission. Youngest is still sick, age 22. He has new diagnosed Chiari Malformation and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

Posts: 1366 | From Perrysburg, Ohio | Registered: Nov 2010  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
felo
Member
Member # 32923

Icon 1 posted      Profile for felo     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I am looking for a good lyme disease specialist. I was wondering why are they so expensive. But I think there is hope. Steve is 892 dollars just the first visit. I am good with that I was wondering if there is a good one cheaper or even a good one that you guys recommend no matter the price. around Rochester,NY. do they take medicaid?


How many antibiotics a day do patients looking to get healing needs to take? I understand that will be for a couple of week of a very intense antibiotic treatment then it will slow down?

Do they have to take drugs just like antidepressants or is going to be naturals products, or just antibiotics and how often during the day? do they have injections that last for a month for people who forget to take their supplements or pills in this case...


Thank you I am looking for details on this treatment.

PS I am not looking for my self I will go to a doctor but I want to know how is the experiences of others on this journey thank you guys...

Posts: 14 | From rochester | Registered: Jul 2011  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
CherylSue
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 13077

Icon 1 posted      Profile for CherylSue     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Antibiotic treatment is usually a faster way to go. Some clear up in a few months, some in a few years. It depends on how long you've been infected and the coinfections you have. That's why finding an experienced Lyme Literate MD is so important.

Even then, there are varying protocols. Most LLMD's are using herbal protocols with the abx or as maintenance therapy. New remedies are cropping up all the time.

Everybody's tolerance for meds differ, too. There are so many variables, but with patience and a good doc you can achieve remission.

Good luck.

Posts: 1954 | From Illinois | Registered: Aug 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
   

Quick Reply
Message:

HTML is not enabled.
UBB Code� is enabled.

Instant Graemlins
   


Post New Topic  New Poll  Post A Reply Close Topic   Feature Topic   Move Topic   Delete Topic next oldest topic   next newest topic
 - Printer-friendly view of this topic
Hop To:


Contact Us | LymeNet home page | Privacy Statement

Powered by UBB.classic™ 6.7.3


The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:

The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey
907 Pebble Creek Court, Pennington, NJ 08534 USA


| Flash Discussion | Support Groups | On-Line Library
Legal Resources | Medical Abstracts | Newsletter | Books
Pictures | Site Search | Links | Help/Questions
About LymeNet | Contact Us

© 1993-2020 The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Use of the LymeNet Site is subject to Terms and Conditions.