I responded to Tina's post with this but was afraid it might be missed by many and decided to repost. Hope this helps and I apologize for the repost.
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I am pretty sure that nausea is caused by increased serotonin levels. This is the same problem patients have with certain cancer chemo therapy regimens face. The problem is that your immune system normally sequesters tryptophan when fighting infection as part of cell mediated immunity. Tryptophan is the least abundant essential amino acid so it makes sense to limit its availability to inhibit viral and bacterial growth. Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin so you are not able to make enough when you have a chronic infection like Chlamydia Pneumonia (This is why SSRI's are one of the most prescribed drugs in the world.). When you kill a lot a Chlamydia (and reduce the number of immune stimulating proteins it regularly produces) your immune system stops signaling cells to sequester tryptophan and for a period of time you overproduce serotonin in an effort to stabilize your neurotransmitter levels.
Anyway your options are to deal with it or take a 5-HTP inhibitor which limits the production of serotonin such as 8 mg of ondansetron. One other strategy to consider is to take your Flagyli a few hours before bed time and sleep through the nausea.
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Paul great topic, thanks.
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(11-29-07 started Cholestyramine HS PRNi x 7d for porphyrin+endotoxinsi removal)
Check out Louise's Blog at; http://www.cpnhelp.org/blog/louise for the details of my treatment adventure!
I just want to mention re 8
I just want to mention re 8 mg of ondansetron: You should be able to get these as dissolving tablets which can be crucial if you're already nauseous to the point where trying to swallow just one pill can induce vomiting. They are very small pills - you just place them under your tongue. I believe that also quickens their effectiveness.
Kelly
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Diagnosed FMSi Feb '07. 2x/day: 600 mg NACi, 100 mg Doxyi, 500 mg Amoxicillini, 2000 iu Vit. D.
450 mg Valcyte. 250 mg Azi M/W/F.500 mg375 mg Flagyli pulses every 3-4 weeks. Started CAPi June '07.Bump up.
Bump up.
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6-07WheldonCAP CFS20+yr
(11-29-07 started Cholestyramine HS PRNi x 7d for porphyrin+endotoxinsi removal)
Check out Louise's Blog at; http://www.cpnhelp.org/blog/louise for the details of my treatment adventure!
Nitroglycerine patches have
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minocycline, azithromycine, metronidazolei 2007-2009, chelation for lead poisoning, Lauricidin: muscle pain, insomnia, interstitial cystitisi (almost well), sinus, dry eyes, stiff neck, veins, hypothyroid, TMJ, hip joints (all well now)