Bartonella type organism
Dear Stephen,
I was bitten by an insect end of January in Australia (Hunter Valley). Two weeks later I had symptoms that fit a clinical lyme diagnosis. A serology test was negative (Igenex western blot and MELISA for borrelia, IgM and IgG for Ba and Bartonella). But blood view under a microscope reveals something swimming around. I had rashes (multiple) on both my arms, burning and shooting sensation on my arms and legs together with toe numbness. I was started with doxycycline for two weeks. My symptoms subsided but I was not asymptomatic thereafter. My current symptoms are sore soles and pressure on my ear drums. I’m currently taking cumanda and samento, which offer bit of relief. Here are my questions:
I was bitten by an insect end of January in Australia (Hunter Valley). Two weeks later I had symptoms that fit a clinical lyme diagnosis. A serology test was negative (Igenex western blot and MELISA for borrelia, IgM and IgG for Ba and Bartonella). But blood view under a microscope reveals something swimming around. I had rashes (multiple) on both my arms, burning and shooting sensation on my arms and legs together with toe numbness. I was started with doxycycline for two weeks. My symptoms subsided but I was not asymptomatic thereafter. My current symptoms are sore soles and pressure on my ear drums. I’m currently taking cumanda and samento, which offer bit of relief. Here are my questions:
1) Will your core protocol target many different types of bacteria,fungi and protozoa?
2) Can I use astragalus with your core protocol?
3) What should I use for the bartonella type organism infection?
4) Should I add any other herbs to deal with my ear plugged sensation?
Many thanks.
Stephen’s response:
Yes, and I list all the organisms that are known to be affected in the lyme book in some detail. Yes you can use astragalus. For bartonella: red root and boneset and knotweed (though cryptolepis can help). The plugged ear experience is irritating. I am assuming fluid build up in the inner ear. Juiced ginger is good for that. (Piece of ginger about the size of your thumb, juiced. Put the juice in 8 oz hot water, add honey to taste and a wedge of lime (squeezed into the drink) and drink it 2-4 times a day.) also: cayenne and wasabi. They help liquefy mucus and stimulate drainage.
Yes, and I list all the organisms that are known to be affected in the lyme book in some detail. Yes you can use astragalus. For bartonella: red root and boneset and knotweed (though cryptolepis can help). The plugged ear experience is irritating. I am assuming fluid build up in the inner ear. Juiced ginger is good for that. (Piece of ginger about the size of your thumb, juiced. Put the juice in 8 oz hot water, add honey to taste and a wedge of lime (squeezed into the drink) and drink it 2-4 times a day.) also: cayenne and wasabi. They help liquefy mucus and stimulate drainage.
Stephen
posted on September 9, 2011 in bartonella, Co-Infections
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