Bartonella Experiences?

I didn't, but I think that's pretty unusual. From what I've seen, most people have to kind of try out a few different protocols to find one that works for them, no matter what infection they are referring to.

The first time I treated Bart was following a 4.5month mepron/zith/augmentin combo. I started with Zith and Rifampin, then added Doxy three week later. Liver enzymes got elevated after 8 - 10 weeks so I took a two week ABX break since I was planning to also start IV Rocephin for neuro Lyme. I later tried to phase Rifampin back in but Babs sx returned so it was back to a mepron/zith comp.

Two years later we started a second round fighting Bart with Rifampin, mino and plaquinel which triggered an 8 week herx, then took me from 50% to 80% well. I had taken each of these in the past, but not at the same time.

Its all trial and error... just because something you tried before failed, doesn't mean it won't work better in a second trial when a different disease is more prominent.

Is your doc open to rotating some of your meds to find out? That seems to be the best approach for most. You should be noticing a good amount of improvement after a couple of months if you are hitting the right infection, detoxing and doing all those other things we discuss here all the time.

I am sure that he is open to rotating meds. We need to talk soon. I'm confused (worried) now because I've heard from so many people that it takes a long time often with Bart to have all symptoms go away. Now after what you said, I'm feeling like since I still have Bart symptoms...it's not working? Hmmm....

No, I'm sorry, that's not really what I meant. If you doc is open to rotating meds, then it's possible he/she will be rotating soon. It's good to talk it over with them when you see them next.

If you have only seen even a small amount of improvements, that's a really good thing!! It may take larger doses, or just longer treatment, or maybe your doc has plans of rotating meds soon anyway.

First of all, remember that our bodies have a LOT to overcome.

You should expect to see healing, in no particular order. The time frame is what's hardest to explain, as you should see progress, but there are things that can stop or slow healing. If you aren't seeing progress for, say, 2 or 3 months, it's time to talk to your doctor to see if changes need to be made. Your doctor should be open and be talking these things over with you, but sometimes we have to ask questions and sometimes we have to ask a lot of questions.

When do you see your doc next?

Good! Let us know what he/she has to say, please! We want you to see progress almost as much as you do!

Thanks candleinthewind for sharing your experience. It's really helpful.

So did you try a few things without much progress and symptoms still persisted...then you finally found the right combo for you?

I've had Bart for about 2 years before starting to treat...