Started 600mg Zithromax about 4 months ago. During this time I also took most of the supplements recommended by Dr. B's guidelines and did not feel any better.

2 weeks ago I started treating imperically with Mepron and Zithro for Babesia and taking 1000 to 1500mg of magnesium supplements.

During these two weeks, I am feeling my body and mind coming back to almost normal again.

I have heard that some people stay on Mepron continuously. Some use it 3 weeks on and 1 week off.

What is the most common protocol for Mepron?

Is is possible to see such a dramatic improvement with Mepron in only 2 weeks.(No Herx)

Could the magnesium supplement make such a dramatic improvement too?

Could it be just a coincidence?

Has anyone else had a similar experience? Do you think the rash is an allergic reaction or some Babesia-related response?

Thanks!
Kris

In the new guidelines it says not to take breaks in Babesia treatment (Mepron) as the parasites can build resistance, so the 1wk off is a bad idea. Dr B told me not to do this.

I thought my rash was a herx, or an allergy, but its the Mepron, and it went away in 2 days and has never come back.

the first 3 weeks it's a miracle..you feel like your'e healed! like this is the best thing ever..then whamQ! 4th week you get hit by that freight train you didnt see coming! watch out, it's a doozy! it'll knock you sideways for a few days..but don't get discouraged..you'll get back up agian..the second month , was terrible...i remeber feeling really lousy for most of the second month...don't remember too many good days at all, althoguh not as bad as herxing..just not as good as i felt those first three miracle weeks!
month three started to get better after week number 7-8 which was another sideswipe by the freight train..bam! big time herxing that week too...then month three gets better, adn month four is better stilll..

read the mepron buddies..we all herxed and felt the same way, it was amazing. It's the only med I've seen where alot of people felt and responded the same way on it, and had the same cycle of herxs...really bizarre.

I also did it without a break in between...no week 4 off..continued for four straight months with biaxin, and fatty meals for better absorbtion,and added in artemesinin to help...finally went away...

keep us posted on your progress...the herx by the way is mostly night sweats, extreme ,can't hold your arms up type of muscle fatigue, nausea, heart palps, dizziness etc...but moves quickly. drink lots of water with lemon adn take lots of epsom salt baths to flush out toxins....

take care,\

the first 3 weeks it's a miracle..you feel like your'e healed! like this is the best thing ever..then whamQ! 4th week you get hit by that freight train you didnt see coming! watch out, it's a doozy! it'll knock you sideways for a few days..but don't get discouraged..you'll get back up agian..the second month , was terrible...i remeber feeling really lousy for most of the second month...don't remember too many good days at all, althoguh not as bad as herxing..just not as good as i felt those first three miracle weeks!
month three started to get better after week number 7-8 which was another sideswipe by the freight train..bam! big time herxing that week too...then month three gets better, adn month four is better stilll..

read the mepron buddies..we all herxed and felt the same way, it was amazing. It's the only med I've seen where alot of people felt and responded the same way on it, and had the same cycle of herxs...really bizarre.

I also did it without a break in between...no week 4 off..continued for four straight months with biaxin, and fatty meals for better absorbtion,and added in artemesinin to help...finally went away...

keep us posted on your progress...the herx by the way is mostly night sweats, extreme ,can't hold your arms up type of muscle fatigue, nausea, heart palps, dizziness etc...but moves quickly. drink lots of water with lemon adn take lots of epsom salt baths to flush out toxins....

take care,\

We are on Bicillin LA shots 2x week to mop up any Lyme -- in addition to controlling a continuing Bb infection, my understanding is that the Bicillin also mops up any Bb that have parasitized the Babs protozoan and are released during Babs die off.

My herxes actually started with artemesinin, and were mostly neuro -- floaty, VERY IRRITABLE, weak, VERY IRRITABLE, drifty, VERY IRRITABLE; also very achey on and off. Oh, and did I say VERY IRRITABLE?

I'm trying not to be as hopeful about this as I truly feel, I've been down so many rabbit trails. But after the last round of LD treatment, I really didn't feel LDish any more, although I still was pretty sick. So the Babs would explain a lot.

After the second round of Mepron/Zith/Artemesinin I did a colon flush and liver detox during my abx holiday, and after that I had 3 very nice days, the best I've had in a while.

I started on Mg before the M/Z/A. Backed off, because you can't take Mg within 2 hours of Z. But I think the Mg may have helped pave the way for me, as well as the detox and all the garlic I eat and ginger tea I drink. My husband is way herxier than I am.

I too am on Mepron. In just 2 days I started to feel human and had energy. I was pretty good for about 2 weeks. Into week 3 I started to get night sweats. Week 4 I had a herx that was bad but not intolerable. The 2nd month was up and down but I was functional. I am into week 10 and have had a non-stop herx for 6 days with fever, back and neck aches, nausea, diziness, diarrhea, and so on.

I am not taking a break between the 21 day rounds - just going straight through, as recommended by my MD. I am running a temp. of 100.9 today and will see my nurse and MD. My body temp is usually 96.

Because of the good days I had in the beginning of this protocol, I am feeling pretty confident that I am in the middle of a big Mepron/Zith/Rocephin herx and will come out feeling better on the other side.

I will say, the good days on Mepron have been batter than ANY days I have had in the past 2 years. I know I will be on this protocol for a minimum of 12 weeks, probably longer.

Hope this helps.