I wouldn't be concerned, this isn't uncommon with Lyme. Low ferritin can be a cause of restless leg syndrome, if you have symptoms ask about supplementing iron....
Nexium and Zantac are mast cell stabilizers....
The Augmentin did nothing, I switched to clindamycin and that helped. I think my case is mycoplasma and not staph....
He came up with the protocol on his own, from what I gather. That forum has many novice medical scientists who go so far as to contract labs to produce investigational drugs. As far as a name, I...
I'm not an expert on the topic, from what I've read antioxidants are not going to cause fusion on their own, they have more of a supportive role. Their use depends on your levels of oxidative stress,...
I have one of those myself for the first time ever, what an odd coincidence. I'm taking Augmentin and using mupirocin ointment....
I will certainly update with time, I usually give a protocol three months. One of my symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction was post-exertional malaise, it's common with CFS, what I didn't have was...
I took digestive enzymes and ox bile when my food wasn't fully digesting, it made a big difference....
Mitochondria power our cells, when they aren't functioning well, the immune system suffers. They have the ability to renew themselves through processes termed mitochondrial dynamics, but this renewal...
These antibiotics damage the mitochondria, which leads to rapid aging and worsening of any existing conditions. There is a protocol to help them recover, I've found it difficult as it causes...
Fluoroquinolones are poison. I took a chance with Cipro, trusting that if my doctor was using it, the controversy must be exaggerated. The hell of toxicity is real, these drugs should only be used...
N-acetyl-glucosamine improved my sulphur intolerance, it helps to heal the gut, zinc carnosine is another supplement for that purpose. The Nutramedix Sparga tincture and molybdenum made another...
I'm looking for LLMDs willing to treat by symptoms, with something like the Jemsek protocol, covering Lyme, Babesia, and Bartonella without reliance on testing. B. duncani is IND, Bartonella is...
I've taken it, I had improvement but also muscle aches and insomnia. Huperzine A worked just as well with fewer side effects. Be aware that it will take a few days for your body to adjust to the dose....
Why can't you take rifampin, what about rifabutin? If it was a herx, fluoroquinolones are going to hit like a sledgehammer....
The risk of hypertensive crisis with MAOIs is negligible, tyramine is not commonly found in most foods these days unless they are fermented....
You should carefully consider how destructive this plant can be: https://slate.com/technology/2019/05/japanese-knotweed-invasive-plants.html ...
I have had significant improvements in the two weeks (6 doses) I took it. The nurse said it was up to me, I wish I could make a more informed decision, I just don't know what the cost-benefit is to...
I'm on the Dr. J protocol and have developed tendinitis during the first off week after introducing Cipro, mostly in my heels. There's also been some in my shoulders. It improves with rest and...
The sore throat could be either. You could add Enula for babs....
Last I heard, seberg was using a combination of Zyrtec, Zantac, Singulair, and ketotifen....
I have adrenal fatigue, it hasn't prevented me from doing an aggressive protocol. I stopped taking Cytomel and Synthroid because my adrenals couldn't keep up with demand, it led to an overall...
I'm also on the Dr. J protocol and get a herx from Flagyl each time I take it....
Cortisol levels in the normal range can represent dysfunction if they should be elevated. Adrenal fatigue is one of those grey areas that most doctors don't want to treat, and it's difficult to test...
Admitting failure is a good thing, once a doctor deviates from their protocol (what they know) it turns into experimentation with an even lower chance of success. What's your adrenal function like,...
There was a lot of research on extended fasting in the USSR, it can improve asthma and other autoimmune conditions, just be careful and do it with medical supervision if possible. I myself had...
A year later and this may have finally been explained, I stopped all herbs and the flareup hasn't recurred at doses up to 800-160. I was primarily taking knotweed, cat's claw, and andrographis, also...
There have been biomarkers discovered in CFS/ME, namely red blood cell rigidity and a lack of cellular energy. They have constant fatigue that gets much worse with any form of exertion, and require...
How do you respond to CoQ10? Your post-exertional symptoms are more like CFS/ME. Have you had a brain scan? A qEEG is relatively cheap, mine showed abnormal results in the same regions that a much...
There are tests for B. miyamotoi....
Tick testing is almost 100% reliable, and a lot cheaper than medical care, it's too bad more people aren't aware of the option....
I took 25mg DHEA and had a herx within hours, the symptoms had only happened before with antibiotics. There's good evidence that DHEA boosts the immune system, especially in people with low levels....
Take a look here to learn about how to manage TRT. You will need hCG to protect the testes from atrophy if you are going to be on TRT indefinitely, otherwise you will become infertile. Your estrogen...
Anecdotally, I see more ANAs with Bart than Lyme....
All you need is a better doctor. I was undiagnosed for a decade with serious symptoms, it only took four months of treatment for me to see significant improvements. Your body will heal once the...
I buy cheap firm mattresses, then cover them with a 6" latex topper. This makes it painless to throw out the mattress after 2-3 years....
You are the first Lyme patient I've encountered who isn't very concerned about bites, most of us react to them like being stuck by a used syringe. Alpha-gal allergy is another risk, even if you...
People in the CFS community use fitness trackers like Fitbit to keep records of their movement. I've never needed that much precision, my limit is predictable and I stay under it....
Oregano oil cleared up my candida, I use it topically and internally. NOW has an enteric coated oregano capsule that won't burn the stomach, though it can cause nausea regardless. For skin, I mix a...
He should call his doctor about it, that could be a Bactrim side effect....
You can be reinfected, you can also relapse. You should not find ticks on you at all, start using permethrin and DEET. There is pretreated clothing....
I have duncani, it causes serious depression sometimes when treating. I just wait it out when it happens, keep to routines and try to focus on the present....
I've never heard of that, did you have any other symptoms?...
People get too invested in testing. I am completely negative for bart, I've been tested many times including PCR and antibodies. It happens to be my worst infection. I've never been positive for...
LDN gave me neuropathy but no other symptoms. Do you have CFS with Lyme? People with it often report crashes after activity....
Vasoconstriction can relieve a headache caused by vasodilation. Most of my migraine triggers are vasodilators, too much zinc is the only exception I can think of at the moment....
This is assuming the estimates of cases are correct, and that only 10-20% have persistent symptoms. Those figures could easily double....
I would slowly work up to the full dose then taper off if it is causing too much impairment....
Few insurers will cover IV treatment beyond the CDC/IDSA recommendation, you can always ask....
I'm going to experiment with raising my zinc levels...this shouldn't be so complicated. Edit: I just completed going over several years of labs, I made a spreadsheet with my copper:zinc ratio. It was...