Biaxin experience?

Mister Mike

I refer to Biaxin as my life raft. Although it has never gotten me to the finish line, it has stabilized me during some of my most challenging times. I can tell you that when I first started using it I felt as though I was Herxing most the time but it leveled off and the benefits eventually outweighed the flares. Most ABX will play havoc on your gut. I did find it harsh at times but typically just at the start up. Drink a lot of water and be sure to take probiotics away from the ABX. I hope this helps.

I was on Biaxin for a month. It gets higher blood levels than Zithromax and doesn't penetrate the tissues as well. Whatever is causing your issues is in your blood at higher concentrations. I treated with Zithromax first for months and then switched to Biaxin. Most of my critters were gone by the time Biaxin came around. It did taste like I had eaten a car door. I would guess the metallic taste came from released metals which may be causing some of your issues.

Eat at least 1 orange a day.

I had some kidney pain on it and the metal taste which is common side effect. I took it with plaquenil for maybe 6 weeks. I think it really helped clear up my IC symptoms (although did not help frequency). I had read before that the biaxin/plaq combo is good for IC.

IC = Interstitial Cystitis

I took biaxin for awhile - funny taste in mouth - nothing else stands out - good or bad.

Biaxin was easy to take and I made great strides with it as my lung was infected with something Morgellons related. I later switched to Azithro 3 months in but then wondered if this was a good move. I almost went back to Biaxin but circumstances had me ceasing treatment with abx as I could no longer tolerate the side effects of Azithro. No regrets on use or stopping when I did. It cleared.

The macrolides are notorious for killing beneficial bacteria as well, so have a good probiotic recovery strategy during and when done. Bravo would be the most expensive and juicing veggies without peeling, just lightly washing may be the cheapest and superior.

I made some beet and ginger kvass and fermented it 11 days. I am about to try it for the first time today. (Ooh tangy but not bad, but if I dont return blame the kvass)

Mister Mike said...
CA - hope the kvass was successful!

Very good actually. Tastes like pickle juice when made with ginger. It had no visible mold growth either which is encouraging considering what I have gone through with battling indoor mold.