IV rocephin delivered via picc line is a fairly common treatment for long term lyme. It can knock symptoms down quickly. The lengh of treatment for best results is not really know. What has become evident is that LONG term abx(antibiotics)( maybe years) are needed to cure lyme. THe IV would be the first step. orals would follow.

IV is expensive some insurances companies will fight to not pay. The care and maintainence of the line is more bothersome than anything else, but not a big deal.

THe range of experiences and outcomes is broad. I'm sure others will tell you their experiences, some have had a rough time, others just not gotten better, and some have improved.

I hope this is enough info to keep you from worrying.

Also, the acidophilus helps with intestional yeast stuff but will not take care of systemic yeast infections. It is crucial when on antibiotics but sometimes diflucan is needed to keep systemic yeast in check. I take it a few days a week and more often when I feel a systemic yeast flare up (for me it's mostly itchy skin).

The picc line insertion isn't that bad and once it's in it's easy to care for. But, you can't get it wet so a cover for your arm while showering is a big help. I got a xerosox when I had my picc line and I loved it. I could even swim with it! You can find them at www.xerosox.com and they cost around $35. They look a little funny (big blue rubber mitten) but they work great. Some people like a product from brown medical supplies but I found it to be much less durable. They're less expensive but for the long run I recommend the xerosox. I think you can go to www.brownmed.com to look at the other ones.

Good luck!

--Annie