Overall, I don't see the benefit from treating them at this point. I suffer enough with Lyme and Co, so need to take a step back and reevaluate treating again later if necessary.
Moving on to Rifampin...
Posts: 829 | From MD | Registered: Dec 2009
| IP: Logged |
Remember to Smile
Unregistered
posted
"Little rice" was the segments of nematodes (like tapeworms). You done good! Must be refreshing to feel your skin revitalized, too. Are you brushing your skin? Supposed to go in a prescribed direction, but I can't recall now...
Sorry you've been having the dizzyies. Hate that. Hard to feel competent when one walks like a drunk at midday...
Why did you chose to take Ivermectin on an empty stomach? Is that "as directed"?
Be glad you evicted some nematodes!
If you pass any more segments, try to save a few in a glass jar. Most veterinary offices could identify them for you quickly, and probably at no charge if you just walked in and made it like a fun, odd challenge to some young vet techs. It'd make their day. (Yes, I'm serious.)
We also need baby-food jars of passed parasites to provide as "party favors" to all the children & grandkids of IDSA members when they get off the ferry from Plum Dumb Island Adventure Theme Parka after a day of tickly fun. Doesn't need to be organic baby food; these kids are used to the GMO stuff. If we don't get enough jars by Memorial Day weekend, those little Guideliners will probably harass the poor chicken that TuTu's been keeping vector-free for so long.
Anything you can pass would be appreciated.
Wishing you a more balanced evening, Smile
IP: Logged |
glm1111
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 16556
posted
Dr K. treats all of his patients for parasites and worms first and makes that a priority before he goes after the other infections.
The parasites protect the bacteria and when you get rid of them, the other infections are easier to get at. Symptoms for parasites can be very similar to Lyme symptoms.
Sounds like you are making progress with the Ivermectin. If you don't want to continue that, then consider some antiparasitic herbs. I really urge you to continue going after the parasites so you can get well sooner.
Why would you stop when you are just starting to see results? Getting rid of parasites can cause some harsh symptoms when they start dying, just like the herx from Lyme.
Gael
-------------------- PARASITES/WORMS ARE NOW RECOGNIZED AS THE NUMBER 1 CO-INFECTION IN LYME DISEASE BY ILADS* Posts: 6418 | From philadelphia pa | Registered: Jul 2008
| IP: Logged |
ping
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6974
posted
quote:Originally posted by glm1111: Sounds like you are making progress with the Ivermectin. If you don't want to continue that, then consider some antiparasitic herbs. I really urge you to continue going after the parasites so you can get well sooner.
Why would you stop when you are just starting to see results? Getting rid of parasites can cause some harsh symptoms when they start dying, just like the herx from Lyme.
Gael
You also might want to ask your doc if you can cut the dose a bit and see if that keeps you from feeling so toxic. Gotta say honestly though, if you're really doing the job, it's going to feel pretty bad for a time. Might want to try it for a while longer and see if some of the dizziness clears up...
Yes, those little pieces of rice ARE worms, so it's working for you.
Best to you.
-------------------- ping "We are more than containers for Lyme" Posts: 1302 | From Back in TX again | Registered: Mar 2005
| IP: Logged |
blinkie
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 14470
posted
I just started another three day course of ivermectin and passing more rice-looking things. I thought two weeks of this stuff was enough?
If your skin is improving, you are on the right track. I remember I felt dizzy and nasueas the first few days too. But, very mildly and nothing I could not handle.
Keep on trucking...this treatment is necassary.
Posts: 1104 | From N.California | Registered: Jan 2008
| IP: Logged |
lymeboy
Unregistered
posted
Wow ....this is both disgusting and fascinating. What kind of infection do these parasites come along with? Are all Lyme patients infected with Rice worms? YUCK!
IP: Logged |
linky123
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 19974
posted
I did a ten day course of it. It was difficult, but worth it. Lots of lower abdominal pain and ended up with a kidney infection in the end.
The md said the parasites leave the intestine looking for a place to die. Guess something ended up in my kidney and burped up some e-coli.
They did not go quietly, but they did finally go. It was tough, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Detox and tx goes much better once the parasites are dealt with.
Best of luck. You can do it.
-------------------- 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' Matthew 11:28 Posts: 2607 | From Hooterville | Registered: Apr 2009
| IP: Logged |
Or what problems have you had with your skin?
Posts: 448 | From minnesota | Registered: Feb 2010
| IP: Logged |
TerryK
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 8552
posted
You probably felt bad after a day or two due to die off.
I've been pulsing albenza for a very long time and just the past few times I've had very few symptoms. The first few times I took it, my liver swelled up so much that I could barely walk. It can take a long time to get rid of all parasitic worms.
I think many people have parasites and don't know it. Doctors in the U.S. are mostly ignorant of them and think they are a problem in other countries but not here.
Terry
Posts: 6286 | From Oregon | Registered: Jan 2006
| IP: Logged |
glm1111
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 16556
posted
Here are some more fascinating photos of a Filarial Worm infection. Burgdorfer found Adult Filarial Worms in the ticks he dissected.
I have witnessed these first hand after doing 6 months of antiparasitic herbs and then salt/c.
-------------------- PARASITES/WORMS ARE NOW RECOGNIZED AS THE NUMBER 1 CO-INFECTION IN LYME DISEASE BY ILADS* Posts: 6418 | From philadelphia pa | Registered: Jul 2008
| IP: Logged |
The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:
The
Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey 907 Pebble Creek Court,
Pennington,
NJ08534USA http://www.lymenet.org/
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
![[confused]](graemlins/confused.gif)
![[woohoo]](graemlins/woohoo.gif)
![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Printer-friendly view of this topic