New Treatment - Day 4

As my American friend J. said: "The fight is on and ur kickin the lymes ass!!" :))
So as of last Wednesday, I started my new treatment protocol:

• Avelox 400mg a day
• Zithromax caps. 250mg twice a day
• Fluconazole 100mg a day
• Nystamysyn/Farmasyn syrup 400.000-600.000 IU (4-6ml) 4 times a day
• Milk Thistle Quest 150mg twice a day, (after 2 weeks 3 times a day)
• Effexor-XR PR. CAPS 75mg
• Culturelle (probiotics) 60-80billion units a day divided in 4 dosages
• CoQ-10 200mg a day
• Alpha Lipoic Acid 200-300mg a day

 
Well, it is the first time in these 2,5 years that “real weapons” are used. I was religiously away from any chemistry, so I guess my body is rather shocked now. The Avelox is making me nauseous in my stomach (I feel like throwing-up, but I don’t) and dizzy. The rest of the medications seem ok (for now)! In general, I feel a little worse; weaker, more twichy (involuntary small muscle-movements), can’t sleep easily, stiffer joints…but I hope this is a good sign. I kill the bacteria now, so it supposed to be normal to feel worse during die-off. This is called a herx. The Herxheimer reaction occurs when large quantities of toxins are released into the body, as bacteria die during antibiotic treatment. More on herx : http://www.lyme.aquahobby.eu/herx.html

After all, it’s only the beginning of the “battle”, so I try my best to keep my spirits up, as I have a long way ahead. But if this treatment can heal me, who cares about some herx ????? ;)

SPECT test probably in the next 2 weeks! I will write sooner though.

Time for antibiotics!...

Time for an update, since I am taking a big turn in my journey through this disease... I am starting antibiotics......Finally!!!:)

I guess the naturalistic/holistic way is not enough for me. After a full 6-month period on Dr.K's protocol, nothing improved. My skin' stem-cells haven't helped either....at least not yet! On the contrary my balance and walking has worsened. I had a major fall last month and got so terrified (hit my head hard), so I got myself a "walker", to move safely inside the house!

I still follow a gluten/sugar/dairy- free diet and I do intensive physiotherapy & (small) weight lifting to increase muscle tone and strength. Fortunately my muscles respond well to that. I had a hard time rising my hands up, and now I can do it :)

I have done some more HBOT sessions, but I stopped for a while due to herxing (die off of bacteria and toxins) and extreme fatigue. I will start again soon though.

I had a blood test showing very low WBC and high ammonia levels. Everything else rather normal. I will have blood tests every 2 weeks as soon as I start antibiotics, to monitor my liver.

I also had a urine test called DMSA, for heavy metals investigation. Results within this week.

The last test I am taking, is a SPECT scan, in order to see my brain in detail. I will write about that in my next update.

Don't forget to mention that the Western-blot (test for Lyme) I had last year here in a Greek lab, and was told it was negative, actually it is positive!!!!! I had 3 positive bands, which certify it as positive....Oh well!

I will update this soon, with SPECT details and my new treatment protocol!

Thanks again for reading and for being "here"...