can anyone relate?

Prior to msi [1] diagnosis I was diagnosed as having parasites, dientamoeba fragilis, blastocystis hominis, etc. followed with a h pylorii [2] diagnosis followed with ms followed with a chronic stage lyme disease diagnosis with subinfections of babesia and probable bartonella. Confusing, I know?

Has anyone been in similar situation? I have been also told that artemisinin can be possible remedy for at least babesia, lyme. It is herbal and can surpass malaria drugs such as mepron which I have used but my liver can't tolerate....................

Also, as a side issue many years ago when I was approx. 15 years old I suffered from alopeciai [3] areata. That resolved within a year on its own.

doxyi [4]i [4] 100 mg. 1BID. roxyi [5]i [5].150 mg.? BID,adding rifampin soon, pulsed tinii [6]i [6]. every 3 weeks, as of oct.17/08, no rifampin as yet, just doxy and 1 gram daily of IV ceftriaxone, soon to

No response whatsoever.

Submitted by loulou on Mon, 2008-07-21 11:19.

No response whatsoever. Disheartening!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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diagnosed MSi [1] Jan.2000 , chronic neurological lyme disease Nov.2002.

doxyi [4] 100 mg. 1BID. roxyi [5].150 mg.? BID,adding rifampin soon, pulsed tinii [6]. every 3 weeks, as of oct.17/08, no rifampin as yet, just doxy and 1 gram daily of IV ceftriaxone, soon to

Lou, be patient! You only

Submitted by Sarah on Mon, 2008-07-21 11:46.

Lou, be patient! You only posted this yesterday morning, Sunday, and if it was a nice day, I expect people were out enjoying the sun: it even was a nice day here, even if ultra windy. Now many people are at work: I have only just come in from replanting our herb garden and feel like I was at it for a bit too long.

Someone will come along who can relate, but for now, artemisinin can clear you of babesia: http://www.cpnhelp.org/any_artemisinin_experienc [7] so probably worth a try...............Sarah

An Itinerary in Light and Shadow

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Completed Stratton/Wheldon regime for aggressive secondary progressive MSi [1] in June 2007, after nearly four years, three of which intermittent. Still slowly improving and no exacerbation since starting. EDSSi [8] was 7, now 2, less on a good day.

Hi Loulou,I too have

Submitted by willbewell on Mon, 2008-07-21 13:57.

Hi Loulou,

I too have multiple diagnoses and occasionally feel overwhelmed with it all. M.E., CPNi [9], EBVi [10], HHV6, Lyme, Babesia and parasites - c. pulmoni. Now dealing with dysfuntional body systems (e.g. hormones, nutritional deficiences etc) that seem to be knock on effects of this various conditions.

Yes, I can relate to multiple diagnoses and the frustration that goes with it. However, I'm working on each one slowly but surely and have had amazing improvement in the last 2 months since starting CAPi [11].

I started to find my way out of this misery by taking it one condition at a time, otherwise it became too overwhelming particularly as I was house and bed bound at one point. Researching, finding a doctor, getting treatment and then moving on to the next condition as and when fatigue, brain fog and finances allowed. Still have a couple more things to tackle and haven't treated for Babesia yet.

Not really sure what you are asking in your post, but yes, I feel I can relate and sympathise with your situation. If you are able to elaborate a bit more - specific questions, needing support and a virtual hug or whatever, there are so many people here ready to listen.

Supportive communities like this one mean we don't have to travel alone on this difficult journey back to health.

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2004 ME/CFSi [12] after undiag/untreated pneumonia. 2007 lyme/babesia. April 08 finally a diagnosis CPN, lyme, babesia, c. pulmoni.

Rifampicin 150mg day, Azith 250mg M/W/F, NACi [13] 1200mg day, Metronidazolei [14] 400mg 2 x day every 4th week.

Thank you so much for your

Submitted by loulou on Mon, 2008-07-21 19:08.

Thank you so much for your honest albeit,sad response. You are tackling the problems you are having in a logical, educated way. It will take even more of your persistent efforts but with your seemingly positive attitude hopefully you'll get well.

I was really asking about the viability of artemisinin, primarily for babesia.

I suppose you'll have to treat for that one as well.

Specificity of questioning relates I am sure to brain fog, fatigue, etc.

This seems to be such a long road we are travelling. I know you can relate. Write whenever you want to talk, pm me if you feel like it . I'm here and a good listener.

Best, Loulou

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diagnosed MSi [1] Jan.2000 , chronic neurological lyme disease Nov.2002.

doxyi [4] 100 mg. 1BID. roxyi [5].150 mg.? BID,adding rifampin soon, pulsed tinii [6]. every 3 weeks, as of oct.17/08, no rifampin as yet, just doxy and 1 gram daily of IV ceftriaxone, soon to