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I know the forum is quiet compared to 10 years ago. Last few months I've been dealing with what I think is a Bart flare-up - Swollen glands, lymph seems to clog up, etc.
Started bactrim about 4 weeks ago (I've been on and off it for years). Within a few days my lymph clogs and such cleared up and I felt pretty good for 3 weeks. After the third week, all hell broke loose. All my symptoms initially were back and worse. My lymph passages got so backed up and swollen, I got a huge boil on my chest that came out with pus.
I'm trying to debate herx vs the bart is just rip roaring going after the initial shock on going on it. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Posts: 106 | From Rural Michigan | Registered: Jul 2011
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Not that it's much help to you but just echoing that I have a lot of lymph issues at well, will often get some pain under my armpits and in other classic areas
my nodes are always slightly enlarged it seems, "responding to infection" as doctors put it.
Still in the process of getting an LLMD so I am trying some of the Buhner stuff for it, Side Acuta is an herb he uses, it hasn't helped much yet but ive only been on it for 2 weeks or so.
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quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: Hi, k84!! Welcome back!
I think so many people have moved over to Facebook groups now. It's just so easy to get info for whatever.
Are you protecting yourself against c.diff .. et al?
Yes, I take a ton of probiotics and sauerkraut.
Facebook kinda concerns me especially when it comes to lyme stuff. I'd never publicly post some lyme things with my name attached.
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swollen lymph nodes can certainly be bart - but full-on abscesses sounds like it could be something else to me - maybe worth looking into brucella or similar infections that are more known for this?
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ORGANISM: This rare and infectious disease is caused by Francisella tularensis.
VECTOR & DISTRIBUTION: Tularemia has become evident worldwide, mainly in rural areas. It is spread by insect bites, dear flies, dog ticks, wood ticks, lone star ticks, and exposure to sick or dead animals. Occasionally, it can be spread by airborne bacteria found in soil, contaminated food or water, or and by eating or handling undercooked meat of an infected animal. Occasionally, it can be spread by airborne bacteria found in soil, contaminated food or water, or eating or handling undercooked meat of an infected animal.
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