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Elizabeth Erin
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Has anyone started their treatment with Bactrum? Any feedback would be great!!!! [Big Grin]
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Pinelady
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Is this for a child or adult? I have not heard of it.

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Elizabeth Erin
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For an adult, me.
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Yes, Did it, was okay didn't have any problems. Can't say it helped much but I'm a complicated case.
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Elizabeth Erin
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Bactrum DS so it is 2 ABX in one I was told. Scared to take it, I want to get better, but afraid of the HERX!!
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Elizabeth,

i took it it for 2 months and never had a reaction. if you are new to this all what you want is a herx....which is a way to know the meds are working. Sucky way to find out i agree.

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Elizabeth Erin
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How do you herx and still work full-time?? This sucks
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Elizabeth,

hard to answer ...other than i have no choice...lots of mind over matter. Wife does not work and i have two kids....but it is so damn hard.

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Elizabeth Erin
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I know all too much about it too. Very hard somedays, really is......
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Elizabeth,

First time i've seen you on here...how long have you been sick? did you get bit in Staten Island ? i'm 20 mins away in Union County, Nj.

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I come on from time to time. Do not post much at all just read. I got bit in Jackson, NJ.

Been sick for 2 years....total denial about it. Now I need to do something about it
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gotcha....i was scik for 2 years before getting treatment...except it was my doctors who were in denial....i hope you have a good LLMD. if you need anything let me know.

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Elizabeth Erin
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PM me with the name of your Dr.
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PM sent

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