Hi CajunGrl. The IV Glutathione is a prescript on. It is done as an IV push. You should ask your doctor about whether or not you should do it. Depending on where you are in treatment, it may or may...
You are welcome! I am sorry you have had Lyme for ten years....
I believe band 41 is often the first to show in an infection....
Hi adamt, welcome to the board! I am sorry you have been through so much. Which lab did your Western Blot test? The CDC requires several bands to show for the test to be positive; however, many...
Hi not again. From what I understand, labs such as Quest and LabCorp do not list all the Lyme specific bands (bands 31 and 34) that IgeneX does. Does he have symptoms?...
CajunGrl, I am glad your appointment went well. Be aware of the possible tendon pain side effect of Levaquin. If you experience it or think you may be experiencing it, call your doctor pronto. Good...
Hi Brad. I am sorry you are feeling crummy. I think it is possible your symptoms could be from Babesiosis and/or Bartonella. I recommend getting tested for the co-infections at IgeneX....
tpup, please do whatever you need to see a knoweldgeable doctor as soon as possible Infectious disease doctors are not usually the best to see for tick-borne diseases unless they specialize in them....
ChrisM, I am very sorry for your loss. How kind of you to want to raise donations in her name. I recommend the Lyme Disease Association. The founder, Pat Smith, works tirelessly to educate and bring...
CajunGrl, I am glad he takes insurance. I hope your appointment goes well!...
Hi NyLyme, welcome to the board! I am sorry you are so sick. It sounds like you have not received agressive enough treatment and you have not been treated long enough. The doses you have taken are...
Hi lymebrained, welcome to the board! As far as I know, the doctor in Fort Lauderdale does not take insurance. You may want to call to make sure....
Bev, this will be valuable information. Please keep us posted....
pcpc, both doctors come highly recommended. There are a couple of other Lyme doctors in NY who also come highly recommended....
Hi Bev. I am glad your hubby will get tested, it is so important. I recommend IgeneX for Babesiosis, both types of Ehrlichiosis (and/or Anaplasmosis), and Bartonella testing. They do not test for...
Hi LabLady. I am sorry you have Lyme and possibly co-infections, but it is good you have been diagnosed. Are you seeing a knowledgeable doctor? Are you being treated? I don't know the answer to your...
Hi lovemuffin. There is a lot of misinformation about treating tick-borne diseases. A one-time dose of Doxy will not eradicate a Lyme disease infection. Often when people are undertreated they are...
Hi lovemuffin. I cannot believe the doctor told you ticks are not common in NY. New York has the highest number of Lyme cases in the United States. Remember only about half of the people who have...
Hi lovemuffin, welcome to the board! Although only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get a rash, a bulls-eye rash is a definite sign of Lyme disease. To me your rash looks like a bulls-eye. It...
Hi springsjean. I am sorry you are having such horrible headaches. Babesiosis can cause severe ones. Do you have it? I believe Ehrlichiosis can cause headaches also....
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galvestongirl, did you click on my address here to send an email? For some reason, it does not always work. Try sending me an email at ko_@bellsouth.net (the _ is an underline not a dash) from your...
Hi halfpint, welcome to the board! Although only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get a rash, a bulls-eye rash is a definite sign of Lyme disease. It is good you took photos of your rash, it is...
Hi MelaB, welcome to the board! Although only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get a rash, a bulls-eye rash is a definite sign of Lyme disease. It is good you got the rash and recognized it so...
Hi CajunGrl. I answwered your email....
Hi biologygirl22, welcome to the board! What symptoms are you having? While it is possible to have Babesiosis alone, many people who have it also have Lyme disease (both are transmitted by ticks)....
Hi galvestongirl, welcome to the board! Although only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get a rash, a bulls-eye rash is a definite sign of Lyme disease. When did you have the rash? Did you get...
Hi themerks. I am sorry your husband is having these symptoms. Was he ever tested for Babesiosis? Fever, chills, shortness of breath are some of its hallmark symptoms. Does he ever have night sweats...
nettothiss, you can email me for doctor recommendations. I know of a couple possibilities in the UK....
Hi kerilee01, welcome to the board! I am sorry your mother is sick. How long has she had symptoms? I believe the doctor you are asking about is an infectious disease doctor who does not believe in...
tpup, you can email me at ko_@bellsouth.net for doctor recommendations....
tpup, according to Dr. Burrascano's treatment guidlines (many Lyme doctors follow them) the recommended dose of Ceftin is 2000 mg daily. It is important to get the proper treatment. Is your...
Hi newtothiss, welcome to the board! How did you remove the tick? For future reference, please know the only safe way to remove a tick is with tweezers by grasping the mouthparts as close to the skin...
Hi tpup. What dose of Ceftin are you taking? I don't know if you saw my reply to your other post at http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=1552463 ] Which lab did your Western...
Hi +Lyme. I believe one gram is 1000 mg, so the minimum daily dose is 3000 mg and the maximum is 6000 mg....
Hi Anne. How long has he had symptoms? To me it sounds like he has more going on than just Bell's Palsy. Many people are bitten without knowing it, and only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get...
Hi Jendays247. I am sorry you are experiencing this. How are you feeling now? Have you heard from your doctor? I have had many cardiac symptoms. In my case, they were all from Babesiosis. From what I...
Hi +Lyme. I believe the typical dose is 100 mg three times a day. From what I understand, Artemisinin alone will not cure Babesiosis....
Hi tpup, welcome to the board! What dose of Ceftin are you taking? Twenty-one days is not long enough treatment especially if you have been infected for three months. It is my understanding that six...
+Lyme, why not try faxing your doctor and ask him to call in script s for Babesiosis since you tested positive. It cannot hurt. It is terrible your car was stolen! I hope it is found soon safe and...
CajunGrl, these all sound like Babesiosis symptoms to me. You have not really treated this yet have you? You should let your Lyme doctor know you are experiencing these symptoms....
Hi +Lyme. I don't think Doxy is effective for Babesiosis. I know that many Lyme doctors now prescribe Artemisinin along with Mepon and the appropriate antibiotic. I hope you can see another doctor...
+Lyme, it is important to get a high-quality Artemisinin. Allergy Research also known as Nutricology is one good brand. I found the best price at Fern's Nutrition...
Hi marriedtoLymeinNJ. I am on my way out. but I wanted to quickly respond to your post. It is important to have the Free T3, Free T4 (besides the T3 and T4) and thyroid antibody tests done. These are...
Hi Beka, welcome to the board! What dose of Doxy are you taking? Ten days is not long enough treatment. From what I understand, six weeks of the proper dose antibiotic is the minimum treatment for an...
Hi Shari, welcome to the board! How long have you and your son been sick? Have you both been tested for the co-infecitons ticks can transmit--Babesiosis, two types of Ehrlichiosis (HME & HGE),...
Hi Amy C, welcome to the board! I am sorry you and your family are all dealing with tick-borne diseases, but it is good you are all getting treated. Many people are able to keep an infection at bay...
RD, I am very sorry about the loss of your sister-in-law and your mom....
Hi Beth. I don't know what there is to do there, but I wanted to wish you luck at your appointment. Please let us know how it goes. [/quote]...
CajunGrl, I have had those feelings of weakness and passing out from Babesiosis....