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Posted 10/21/2017 10:42 PM (GMT -5)
Hi group,

I am taking Minocycline and Rifampin... 10 days on former; about 4 on latter. Stomach is not having it. I took my morning dose but skipped tonight to give my stomach a break. Is this okay to do? I obviously can't reach doc over weekend. Plus, I think I'm herzing, with even more profound anxiety than I had before if possible. I seem to be better when out/engaged but have trouble getting started which has NEVER been true of me prior.

Also, I'm thinking about going to the Stram Center in Albany, NY. Has anyone been there? If so, what was your experience? Insurance coverage? Time spent? Success? They may want to switch me to IV. Can you go from antibiotics--be off them until I get there (timing unsure) and then start IV? I'm worried about Bartonella (if that's indeed what I have) getting worse.

I so appreciate any feedback. To everyone's healing....
Posted 10/21/2017 10:54 PM (GMT -5)
Yes it's okay to skip a dose.

Even though rifampin shld be taken on empty stomach - if you can't tolerate it, then try eating a few bites of food before taking it.

When I first started taking rifampin, I would take it and wait an hour before eating my meal. But several months of that and it started to bother my stomach a bit, so I started having my meal only half hour after taking it and that helped.
Posted 10/21/2017 10:57 PM (GMT -5)
Yes you can stop abx...and then go on IV abx several weeks/months later.

Maybe after your stomach settles down you can start up the orals again.
Posted 10/22/2017 6:25 AM (GMT -5)
I have heard a few members mention that the Stram center is a good place for healing.

I also have seen that the Berkshire Lyme alliance group has done things with them or posted about them.

I stopped all ABX in July and went to only herbals.


Take care and best of healing to you, Jo
Posted 10/22/2017 10:26 AM (GMT -5)
Goshawk- how are you feeling?
Posted 12/1/2017 8:02 PM (GMT -5)
Mindful67-I just had my first appt at the stram center. I left with a good feeling. Lots of blood work and tests being done and not jumping to any specific protocol until my results are back and the protocol can be personalized. I like the sound of that approach. Cash up front, but my insurance covers it, I just need to submit myself.
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