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I started Biaxin last Sat - I took the pill and
went to bed. In the morning, I noticed little
scratches on my left side and I immediately
thought "Did I scratch myself?". I went to
church and while sitting there I could feel
weird tingling sensations. At that point I don't
if it was really happening or my imagination. I
looked at them when I got home and they had
doubled in length. From what I read, it looks like Bartonella.
So all week I have been having weird little
relapses. No big deal. Today I developed another
type of rash(red spots) on the underside of my
arms, torso and backside. It's nothing major, but it is noticeable.
Is this an allergic reaction to Biaxin or the buggers not liking the meds?
Any thoughts. I know they are only opinions, but I do appreciate any experiences or insight.
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Leelee
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My LLMD said the red rash I get on my back and arms is bartonella. Sometimes on my back I get scratch-like lines that look like I clawed myself with my finger nails.
I only had my initial visit last week and his diagnosis was strictly clinical. We are awaiting my lab results from Igenex.
He has only advised me to take supplements at this point and a few days after I started them my rash got noticeably worse so I thought it was a herx of some sort.
Not sure if yours is a herx or a reaction to Biaxin, but thought I'd share anyway.
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Leelee
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Good luck, C3mom. I hope you and your children heal soon and well.
I took pictures of my back and right arm and sent them to my LLMD. Although my back had a rash on it when I saw him, it was nothing like it was after a few days on Samento. My arm didn't have anything when I was at his office.
Anyway, I just wanted those photos in my file in case they could help with my diagnosis or treatment down the line.
Best of luck at the doctor's.
Leelee
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