Topic: When someone says they are on "maintenance abx" what does that mean?
BackinStOlaf
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does that mean they take one antiobiotic every day?
a few at low doses?
what exactly does this mean?
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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seekhelp
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It means they take some form of Abx for the rest of their lives. One local LLMD likes that approach here. I do not at all.
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canefan17
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I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit at the thought.
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Sometimes it means that the doctor gets the patient down to taking one week of antibiotics a month, and continue on that cycle. It helps the body not be so bombarded with drugs, while keeping the bugs at bay.
BackinStOlaf
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So would it be one type of antibiotic? or would it be a few (cyst buster, cell wall...etc) just for one week a month?
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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