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Topic: Babesia treatment discomfort

ahmet ozbek
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Member # 14358

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I have been lyme patient for 17 years and I have been taking combine ab treatment for nearly 3 years. I have also seen bartonella treatment for 8 months. I have most of the symptoms of babesia and I started to take mepron zitromax six weeks ago. After starting to take mepron, my brain fog increased and I started to have difficulty in reading. Moreover, I had a general reluctance together with muscle pain.

Yes, I have heard about babesia herx but I sometimes feel hopeless and some feelings of being unhealed disturb me. However, I think that there is somebody who has lived the same pain I have had and seen recovery after a time. Is there anybody who know about this condition?

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faithful777
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All I can tell you is that I got worse when I started the Mepron and zith for a few weeks and then it got a bit better. This whole thing cycles so symptoms will occur every few weeks.

I am now also on rifampin for Ehrlichia and Bartonella. Rought stuff, but you just have to find ways to detox the herx. I finally had to go on IV rocephin to get the brain working again. Still no where near where I should be, but there are glimpses of clarity now and then now.

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Faithful

Just sharing my experience, I am not a doctor.

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ahmet ozbek
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Member # 14358

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Faithful777 thank you for reply

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Sammi
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Member # 110

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ahmet, treating Babesiosis can be difficult. For me it is the worst infection.

It does sound the meds are working. I know it is frustrating to feel worse during treatment. It takes time, but yes you can get better.

Hang in there okay?

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ahmet ozbek
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Thank you Sammi for your support

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Sammi
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Sure ahmet [Smile]

When you are herxing badly, you may want to ask your doctor if it is okay to take a break from your meds for a couple of days.

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