New Treatment Plan

I visited with my Lyme Literate Dr. on the 16th of this month and came up with a new treatment plan. It was a really good visit and we got a lot accomplished. I'm so glad I have a great Dr. If you're near by and want a referral just contact me. I was enjoying only taking a few pills for a while there, but alas I am back on the 7 times a day schedule. At least it's more drops and not so many pills.

summary of visit:

• adrenal fatigue is causing me to be tired all the time
• we adjusted things to help me fall asleep faster and earlier - it's working!
• to help my skin clear up - minocycline lotion - bonus it's bacteria killing 1-2 punch!
  
• he suggested I try Alka Seltzer Gold when PMS gets really bad - hormone changes cause us to be acidic and the AS Gold will neutralize it - interesting idea - also good for detox during a herx reaction
  
• suggested CoQ10, D. ribos, L-carnitine, and/or L-taurine to decrease post exertion fatigue so that maybe I can start working out a little bit as in 10 minutes of muscle building a week
  
• we formed a comprehensive treatment plan - see below
• The best part was that he signed a form for my application to forgive my student loans due to disability. I sent them in right away and am waiting to hear if it is approved.
  

Before Breakfast:
2- Iso Court -Adrenal fatigue
Healthy Options Bar-1 - for Bartonella- I'm up to 7 drops and herxing (interesting side note - this is made in Rhonert Park, Ca only a few minutes from my home town!)
Healthy Options Bab -1 - for Babesia - I'm up to 4 drops and think it might be too much
30 drops each - Heel Brand Detox Kit - for detox of course!
2- PCI Freedom - for parasites
Minocycline ointment - for both bacteria and acne, in a lotion to bypass my sensitive tummy

Breakfast:
2- BSP 201 - shea nut oil for inflammation
1- Fish oil - for detox? I can't remember why.
1- CoQ10 - to help with post exertion fatigue
1- Vit. D - because I tested low recently

After Breakfast:
2- Quercetin/Nettle - for allergies and detox
2- PCI Restore - for parasites
1- Andro Plus - for adrenal fatigue - haven't started this yet

After Lunch:
6- Intestinal Drawing Formula - for Detox and upset tummy issues

Dinner:
2- BSP 201 - shea nut oil for inflammation
1- Fish oil - for detox? I can't remember why.
1- CoQ10 - to help with post exertion fatigue
1- Vit. D - because I tested low recently
2- Nutrivene Curcumin - for inflammation

After Dinner:
2 - PCI Cleanse
Healthy Options Bar-1 - for Bartonella- I'm up to 7 drops and herxing
Healthy Options Bab -1 - for Babesia - I'm up to 4 drops and think it might be too much

Bedtime:
4- melatonin 3mg - to help fall asleep
1- Ther-biotic Complete - probiotics for my gut
1- Naltroxone 4.5 mg - to regulate sleep cycles and help with inflammation
1/2 pump of progesterone cream - to aid in sleep and balance hormone levels

After starting this new schedule I had several days of feeling really good. I think I really needed help with adrenals and energy. I haven't been using the minocycline cream because it is the color of turmeric and made my leg bright yellow for the entire day! I'm concerned about it ruining my clothing and it looks really weird. Going to ask for a different option.

I've been slowly upping my dose of the healthy options drops for the co-infections and every time I do can tell when they hit my system. I'm achy, tired, herxy, and once I even woke up nauseous form it. This stuff is strong and works fast! I think I'm going to have to take it pretty slow. Eventually I'll add in the bB-1 for the Lyme bacteria. He's having me add them in the order of least herxing so it won't be too much. I'm guessing that last one is going to kick my butt!

These last few days I haven't been feeling as good. I'm tired again, and am having some symptom increases. My arms are aching, I've had some light headaches, my tummy is bloated (i think I need to get my food sensitivities rechecked), and my left leg is puffy and swollen. The swollen leg thing is new for me. I've heard it could be fluid retention caused by the bart-1, but I don't know for sure. I'm going to be contacting my Dr. tomorrow to ask because it's uncomfortable and I'm limping because my knees hurt. I hope there is something I can do about it. Big picture, I'm doing pretty good and I think I'm on the right path with my treatment. The herxing tells me my meds are working and in general I have more good days then I used to. I feel like I'm almost approaching the home stretch and should be making some good progress over the next few months.

I've linked to many resources for the supplements I'm taking and to information I've shared. Please check out the links if you'd like to know more and I'm always happy to have comments and questions.

Additional info on adrenal fatigue:
http://selfadjustingtechnique.com/30-symptoms-of-adrenal-fatigue/#

http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/adrenal-fatigue-questionnaires/burnout-questionnaire.html

http://www.drlam.com/articles/adrenal_fatigue.asp

Thanks for reading and taking an interest. It's nice knowing you're there on the other end.