I have been taking Ketek and Mepron together for a couple days now and feel like I am in some sort of "twilight zone" mentally - really loopy. Just really out there. Do you think this is the drug working or could it be that I'm feeling drugged because they are too much for my system?
I am beginning to curse myself for mentioning it to my doctor, but at my last visit I asked him if he felt I should be treated for babesia since 75% of those with lyme have a co-infection. He said I tested negative for babesia, but when I told him I had read that only 2 out of 9 forms of babesia can even be tested for, he agreed to have me try 21 days of this.
Should I still take my usual supplements as well?
Take care everyone.
Marc - in the twighlight zone
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dontlikeliver
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I think it's just your body getting used to the meds.
Better to treat Babs than not to treat even if you're not totally sure you have it.
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Wow something really hit me this evening. All of a sudden I have this sensation over my whole body that I am having a "full-body acupuncture."
It's weird though because this is my 4th day on Mepron and this didn't happen on days 1,2, or 3. What gives?
Could this be a herx? And if this is a herx is it proof that I do have babesia even though my tests were negative?
Thanks for your thoughtful time,
Marc
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Hey there Skimpbiz,
Your reaction could be a herx however I suspect that the mepron may be giving you an adverse reaction judgeing from my past experiences with meds and reactions...
I have not taken Mepron however so this may be a normal response.
Others on Mepron should respond......zman
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Hey Skimpbiz
Hang in there. It sounds like a herx.
My sister had IV abx for a breast infection and didn't get any side effects Same with my husband . He took high dose of mino for a month and it also was a walk in the park.
Before I had lyme I had taken abx for bladder infections,strep throat ect.. and never experienced "Herxs" or nasty side effect.s I felt good after a few days.
Could your syptoms be side effect from the meds... maybe. Less likely, if you have lyme or babs Just my personal opinion.
I have syptoms like brain pressure and no where does it say in any of my med books that this is a side effect.
I was on IV 6 months and orals for lyme two years now. I have to say this combo of mepron plus arteminsinin and abx has produced ,hands down the worst herx so far,. Brutal.
I don't think you can get better from lyme without adressing the co-infections.
The odds are. 1/3 of patients with lyme have babs too.
I am pulsing 4 days on 11 off. I am not taking any supps for now,except mag.. If you still want to take the mag -space out three hours apart from meds.
P.s. The ketek may be hitting the lyme also.
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I woke up at 6am this morning feeling short of breath. It's pretty scary and I don't know why this is. It's almost like I can't feel myself breathing, even though I am. Not sure if that makes sense. My finger nail and toe-nail color is fine, as our my lips. I don't get it. This is so weird.
I am not in pain of any type.
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Mepron herxes hit four days after starting and again on the 30th or so day. Sounds like a herx to me. Lymelady
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Thanks for the reply.....it's been odd. Wednesday night I was quite achey and also had pin prick sensations. Last night was zero pain, thinking I was over the hump but then wake up short of breath.
Would it be ok if I kept a running dialogue with you guys in this thread about how I'm doing? Knowing I have people to share these things with really helps me get through it.
Thanks again.
Marc
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