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sammy
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Mepron is supposed to be thick. Texture is kinda like paint. Taste is not too good or bad.
I didn't have a problem with side effects. Just be careful when you measure it out, it spills easily.
And remember to use a measuring spoon (not a regular kitchen spoon that you eat cereal with) to get the accurate dose.
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I LOVE Mepron. I know why they call it 'liquid gold.' Like you, I had made great progress getting my lyme load down, but was stuck at 85% better.
Then my new LLND stated that she didn't think I hit Babs hard enough and put me on Flagyl, Zith, Mepron, Art & Larium. Within 3 weeks, my severe fatigue lifted.
I have not had to worry about depression which is a side effect of Mepron & Larium.
Good Luck!
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Sammi
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Some people experience a herx on day three and every three weeks or so when taking Mepron. I did.
Which antibiotic are you taking with it?
Make sure you eat something fatty when you take Mepron or it will not be absorbed properly.
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Since I have been on Mepron I am experiencing Tinnitus. I have never heard of that as a side effect of Mepron. I also take Zith but it's a low dose that I have taken for a long time.
Has anyone experienced Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) from Mepron?
I also have nausea and headaches occasionally.
asummers - How long did you take Mepron?
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Haley, Ringing in the ears is a side of effect of Zith. You may want to tell your LLMd and switching to Biaxin might be better for you.
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Haley -- I have been taking Zith & Mepron since middle of Jan 2010. My LLND thinks I will be on it 6 - 12 months.
I don't have the Tinnitus, but I do have a heartbeat that I can hear in my right ear. I think it is from the Zith.
I am currently using rife and I am thinking about the Salt/C protocol b/c I would like to transition off of abx at the end of the yr. That will be the 2yr mark for me being on abx.
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Haley, I had nausea and severe headaches from Babesiosis.
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Thanks everyone. Sorry just now responding, been a rough 24 hours.
sammi - I am taking Doxy and Zith daily and pulsing Tindamax every 4th week. Thanks for the warning on herx..I enter day 3 tomorrow.
sammy - thanks for the analogy - it fits perfectly and now my DH may not be so concerned that the pharm didn't mix it right
asummers "but I do have a heartbeat that I can hear in my right ear." That is EXactly what has been happening to me. I didn't know how to describe it before. Such an odd feeling.
I really hope the mepron works and that I do not have issues with worsening depression as I already struggle with it.
so tired of it all.
good luck to you all.
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