Treatment commenced!

I've seen the 'guru' doctor and naturopaths.
I've commenced the treatment.
And I've had the expected flare up.

In simple terms, the therapy involves diagnoses of the incriminated bugs. Then treatment using (very small) pulsed doses of antibiotics.

The bugs I tested positive for include lymes, cytomegalovirus and C pneumoniae. Although these bugs may be present in many people, my immune system has been overloaded and these bugs produce symptoms of arthritic pain and fibromyalgia in my body. It is really interesting, that the last time I had a cold or flu was over 2 years ago (I used to get 1-2 colds a year - and I spent a year in London on the tubes with no cold!). Any bug I interact with will always head straight for my joints and cause problems there. In fact, my 'guru doctor' said that when I start getting colds again she will be happy, as it is a sign my immune system is operating properly. But what about antibiotic resistance, huh? I hear you say... AB resistance is very rarely an issue, as these AB affect the soma of the microbe rather than the cell-wall.

Treatment: I have started on 1/4 pill on Mon, Thurs and Sat. This regime attacks the bugs on the days I take the meds, then allows my body's immune system to step up on the days I don't take meds. I started with 1 AB, have added a second, and will add a third next week. Each new AB gives my body a flare up.

Overall, I think I'm starting to notice an improvement. I find myself doing things now that I couldn't before: I can reach for a glass of water on my bedside table; put a seat belt on; yawn (this has been a big thing for me!); the list goes on. I even managed to go on a walk/run a few weeks back(!!!), before I had my recent flare up.


My fast response to treatment is directly related to my Chiropractor, massage therapist, singing teacher and strict diet. Thank you, thank you, thank you :o)

More on that stuff later.