Hello, and sorry it's taken so long to get to this post. My computer crashed on me  IV treatments, they are a great option. But curious as to if you have done injectable bicillin yet? Did you have a reaction to that? I'm concerned because you have had reactions to so many drugs, that IV is so strong, I'd be afraid of the reaction. What are you currently on?there are many alternative therapies, rife machines, far infared suana's, hyperbaric o2 chambers, on and on ... a great thing to remember is to keep building up your immune system, our systems are so stressed. So making sure to take a GOOD multi vitamin, b vitamin complex, and other herbs and vits and minerals to help build it up. One doc has gone so far as to say, if you take care of the most part of the lyme and your immune system is strong enough, it can take over and start to kill co infections by itself. (please do not take anything I say as medical advice, I am not a doctor) Samento is pretty much cat's claw, and it's a great alternative to be adding to medicinal drug therapy, as well as art. for co infection. The TOA free form of cat’s claw (Samento) may have three direct beneficial effects in humans with LD: Immune modulation (correcting immune dysfunction) Direct broad spectrum anti-microbial effect on spirochetes. Quinovic acid glycosides found in TAO-free cat’s claw are similar to the quinilones widely used as antibiotics. Blocking the adverse neurotoxic effects on cells, enzymes, and hormones Whether the serious lack of energy and fatigue seen in LD are similar to the cyanate[7] induced damage to the mitochondria’s ability to produce energy in the motor neurone found in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or is due to failure of proper calcium channel function is not clear. Immune suppression is common in Lyme patients. Dr. Raphael Stricker has found that most Lyme patients have low activity of a subset of natural killer cells. Immune function can be boosted via proper nutrition, herbs and supplements such as transfer factor and medicinal mushrooms. Intravenous vitamins, acupuncture, homeopathy and mind-body techniques can also boost immunity. Many practitioners have found herbs to be as effective as antibiotics in treating Lyme. Cat’s Claw has been getting lots of publicity based on a recent research study suggesting that a special variety free of tetracyclic oxindone alkaloids works better than antibiotics. Artemesia, long used in Chinese medicine, and garlic are also helpful. Practitioners are also finding success with colloidal silver, given orally and intravenously. Bee venom therapy is another powerful weapon against Lyme. Bee venom contains mellitin, a chemical that inhibits the growth of the Lyme bacteria at a concentration lower than any known drug. Bee venom is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent which can ameliorate painful joints and muscles common in Lyme patients. Some Lyme patients experience tremendous long-lasting relief after as little as two injections. Homeopathy can be another powerful therapy for LYme. Patients who took antibiotics for years with only limited improvement have hade their symptoms totally resolved by using classical homeopathy. Many practitioners are also finding hyperbaric oxygen therapy to be a useful adjunct in treating Lyme. This is not yet readily available in all areas. One challenge to Lyme treatment is Herxheimer, or “die-off” reactions, which are a flare of symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and joint pains as a result of toxins produced as the Lyme bacteria die. Supporting the liver and other organs of detoxification with herbs, homeopathics, acupuncture and nutrients can ameliorate these symptoms. Having Lyme Disease can be very stressful. Stress reduction, psychosocial support and mind-body therapies are also an important part of a holistic approach to treatment. Useful links to more information are available at www.drrandy.org. Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor.
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