Diagnosed with bartonella
I am reaching out because I am hoping for some help treating Bartonella that my natural path diagnosed me with. I have been actively trying to rid this co-infection from my body for over four years. I have tried many natural pathic remedies and and antibiotic (Ramifalin I haven't tried due to my doctor saying it is for TB patient, even though text and research say to take this specific antibiotic to battle bartonella). If you are familiar with this co-infection, you know it suppress your immune system causing havoc in your body. My symptoms are: racing heart rate, twitching of muscles, tingliness of limbs, brain fog, depression, extreme anxiety, hopelessness, swelling in my hands, pain in my feet, insomnia, fatigue, whole body pain, in ability to regulate temperature, joint swelling/pain. I have attempted to control it with diet (gluten free, low histamine, low magnesium, vegan), supplements, and antibiotics but cannot see to rid this of my body. I noticed if I supplement magnesium my symptoms worsen. However, magnesium is a key mineral for your body. On top of all of those symptoms above, this co-infection causes leaky gut and other virus to arise that your immune suppresses over the years, such as Epstein Barr. I went from a collegiate athlete to having difficult time getting out of bed and or each and every day I am battling this co-infection. I am reaching out to see if anyone can help. I am desperate for any kknowledge or a direction to follow.
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Welcome @purpleflowers, I'm not sure @jwovoss is still following Connect. @ellens and @crisrasmussen0402 and may have some information to share. Just in case you haven't seen this site that I posted earlier in the discussion, I thought I would share it again here:
National Organization for Rare Disorders: "What is the best antibiotic for Bartonella? – Bartonella henselae is generally resistant to penicillin, amoxicillin, and nafcillin. Doxycycline and rifampin in combination are the preferred medications for treating neuroretinitis"
– Bartonellosis: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/bartonellosis/#standard-therapies
Can you share a little more about your symptoms and any treatments you've tried?
Hi there! Im in colorado too- have been treating my lyme through my lyme IL-literate doctor here in colorado and was diagnosed with bartonella but only treated for lyme. So the bart has been left untreated and now im seeking a naturapath to help.
Wondering if you'd be interested in connecting to discuss.
Welcome @antisoccermom, I'm not sure @jwovoss is still following Connect. @purpleflowers @neetpirate and @crisrasmussen0402 may have some information or updates to share with you.
Have you done any research on different treatments that may help?