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Post by nyurka5 on Jul 27, 2007 11:53:27 GMT -5
How many of those who have responded, to my last question, regarding Lyme testing, where actually treated for Lyme? If treated, did it help with the Morgellons? I want to thank those that have responded.
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Post by Patti on Jul 27, 2007 12:58:51 GMT -5
Hi Nyurka, I didn't have a chance to respond before but will do it here.... I tested positive for Lyme and took Septra DS for two years.....1-2 tabs a day, with a week or two off every couple of months. It really did help with the Morgs symptoms and maybe a little with the Lyme, though Lyme treatment generally requires a combination of efforts. But yes, it absolutely helped with the Morgellons and I'm thinking of going back on the Septra, since those symptoms are slowly returning. I was better for about two years where skin problems are concerned but recently it's almost like I've been reinfected. I personally think it's because I've been around a lot of mold in the last six months. Hope this helps, good luck to you!
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Post by browncircles on Jul 27, 2007 13:56:27 GMT -5
Lyme treatment helps but does not usually cure.
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Post by beckybailey on Jul 27, 2007 20:04:39 GMT -5
I was tested for Lyme by IgeneX Labs, and treated for seven months with Biaxim and Bactrim, antibiotics and sulfa drugs. I think it is a big first step, but not even a cure.
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Post by betsy on Jul 27, 2007 22:27:54 GMT -5
I was prescribed Biaxin, Bactrum DS and Fluconazone by LLMD. However, the monitoring doctor ( local doctor) cut out the Bactrum prescribed by LLMD so I only took Biaxin and Fluconazole. They both helped a lot.
Unfortunately, the monitoring doctor did not continue DX after 3 months and thought I was "cured". Granted, a close friend described me as the "best I have been" while I was taking meds. But, I needed to continue probably another 3 months with a different regimen.
There's more--but I got too verbose so I just erased the rest of the story. Yes, Lyme meds helped a lot. I'd personally steer clear of penicillin, though. No bad experience, but Marshall protocol suggests it creates another problem called cell wall deficient bacteria.
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