LLMD today. How's this sound

What was the addition? all of them?


I've not taken plaquenil...but I've taken Ceftin (same class but older than Omnicef), and Bactrim ds.


Bactrim kind of worried me because I got really bad burning nerve pain in my back - wasn't sure if it was a herx...or a side effect. I've had nerve pain there often...but not that bad.

...and I also worry about the Stevens Johnson syndrome. (it is apparently rare though)

Bluelyme says it made his 'blood boil'. I think he had a bad reaction to it.


BUT - many people take bactrim and find it works well, with no issues at all.

Forum member Chapelle - took Bactrim and she healed.

have you made any symptom progress since you started the meds?

plaquenil is a mild babesia killer but not enough to kill it. you're most likely using it for anti-inflammation and to make the other abx's more effective.

bactrim is going to hit babesia somewhat but i don't think it'll get rid of it for most. then again we don't care about statistics only what works for each of us.

you should ask your LLMD why you aren't on an anti-malarial? there are a few popular options including mepron, malarone, coartem and clindamycin. there's also herbs that have good action against babesia.

there are several herbal options. dr. buhner has a babesia protocol one can follow but the most important herbs for hitting babesia in it are cryptolepis, alchornea and sida acuta. i'm just doing cryptolepis per my LLMD.

other herbal mixtures are Byron White A-BAB or Nutramedix Enula. There are a few others i can't think of off the top of my head.