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Topic: IM after IV, What meds, and why

MommaK
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 10376

posted

HI,

I have read of different IM meds being used after IV, and some IM while on IV.

What have you used and why?

For example IM rocephin vs IM bicillin, are they going after different things? Any others?

Thanks, MommaK

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janet thomas
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 7122

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What other abx did u take with Rocephin? Often Zithromax is used.

Many (Burrascano included) think IM Bicillin along with a macrolide (biaxin is one) is nearly as effective as IV. It certainly is easier and less expensive. What about co-infections? Have they been addressed?

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I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice but only my personal experience and opinion.

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MommaK
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 10376

posted

Hi!

Now taking IV rocephin and oral flagyl ER for lyme, and IV cipro for bartonella.

Have finished malerone for babesia.

Before IV have taken Zithromax and Biaxin and others.

Looking forward to transitioning off IV and wondering what others have done.

Thanks, MommaK

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Nessa1815
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Member # 15697

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What is IM?

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feelfit
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A shot in the butt muscle.

Feelfit

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