A little background: I estimate I have been infected since 1988. Received treatment beginning in 1997, but it was never consistent or strong enough. In 2003 (a year without any abx) my health took a nose dive.

I finally started seeing an LLMD in February of this year. Starting slowly I am now on 800mg Ketek, 800mg Cedax and 200mg Plaquenil daily.

I have been herxing regularly since starting this drug regimen.

I graduated from using a cane to a walker in March because the herx was so intense. This has helped in that I fall rarely now.

For the first time, the doctor said, "We're going to beat this thing," rather than the "We'll do the best we can," encouragement he had been giving. He is also talking about starting PT maybe in September depending on how I do this month.

My goal is to walk unaided. That, and I would like to be able to honestly say, "I feel good today," often ... maybe even every day!

What a great feeling inside to have someone fighting this with you. I'm glad you've found an LLMD who shares your goals.

Good for you!

You LLMD sounds like a keeper. You can do it!

Onward, forward, my friend!