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Topic: How much ABX is too much

Jamiet
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Member # 11601

posted

My LLMD has me on IV Rocephin, 2 mg 2x's / day, 4x's / week.

I have babesia also, he want's me to start back on Malarone 4 each / day, plus Biaxin. I couldnt handle the zithro / malarone combo.

Is this too much?

Just worried about my liver and kidneys.

I am also on pain meds for all the pain i am in.

Posts: 44 | From Lafayette, LA | Registered: Apr 2007 | IP: Logged |

sixgoofykids
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Member # 11141

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It's an individual thing ... what is too much for one isn't for another. Be sure to get your bloodwork done monthly to check how you're doing.

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Posts: 13449 | From Ohio | Registered: Feb 2007 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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You'll know if it's too much when you begin herxing. As long as he is checking your liver/kidneys every few months, you'll be fine.

Don't forget....herxing gets you well!

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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Jamiet
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Member # 11601

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They do my bloodwork every week per ILADS guidelines while on Rocephin, so we've got a close eye on them.

thanks yall!

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Geneal
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Member # 10375

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Dear Jamie,

Just a heads up. Biaxin was much stronger for me than zithromax.

My neighbor, who is a RN, said it is stronger than zith.

All I know is that it made my Lyme symptoms go crazy.

Are you doing that rocephin via IM injections?

I always wondered if I could do that to myself...

Sending you positive thoughts and healing prayers.

Hugs,

Geneal

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Jamiet
Member
Member # 11601

posted

Hey Geneal, i'm on IV Rocephin thru a mediport. I requested it and he agreed.

thanks

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