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Topic: How will you know when you are done with abx treatment?

docjen
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Member # 7510

posted

Just wondering this question myself, and thought I would throw it out there. I have been on various abx combinations for about 15 months, and I don't feel I have hit a plateau yet, but I am feeling much better. How do you/will you know when you are done with the antibiotics and it is relatively safe to go off and see how you fare? I am so worried about refractory symptoms that I'm afraid I'm holding onto these abx like a life preserver!

Thanks all!

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davidx
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That's a good question. I wonder the same thing sometimes. How do you know when lyme treatment has done all it can and the remaining symptoms are either permanent or may resolve on their own?

-David

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Areneli
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When you no longer herx after high dose ABX.
You try a few treatments and observe no herx after any.
Than add another 3-4 months of treatment just to be safe and you are done.

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AZURE WISH
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Just because you dont herx doesnt mean your not still sick.

There have been periods in my treatment where I did not herx at all I just got better.

I can tell you that I plan to be on abx for a little while after all my symptoms are gone. You and your dr are going to have to figure out what feels comfortable for you.

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northstar
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Have you tried pulsing to see how your body reacts?

the first time I tried it, I had symptoms by day 4, but I just did a 2 day treatment, then went back to the full pulse. Each time symptoms were less and less, and the well period was longer.

It takes a long time for the body to heal itself.

Northstar

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Dr B says to take abx until you are symptom free for at least two months.

Dr. B's Guidelines
http://www.ilads.org/files/burrascano_0905.pdf
http://www.ilads.org/burrascano_1102.htm

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Areneli
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In addition to what I wrote above you may also do WB in IgM class (forget IgG).
You should be negative. If you are positive you are still sick.

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AZURE WISH
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and if you test negative you could still be sick.

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Areneli
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anyway, there is no 'special intuitional way' of making decision that can be developed by doctor patient relationship as suggested.

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concerned mother
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My sons doctor says until you at least two months sympton free.

We are waiting for that day! [Big Grin]

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