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Posted by Lamdage22 on October 14, 2015, at 11:42:53
If i want to do a test to see if im better??
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 14, 2015, at 11:43:23
In reply to What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by Lamdage22 on October 14, 2015, at 11:42:53
Posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 17:11:34
In reply to What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by Lamdage22 on October 14, 2015, at 11:42:53
> If i want to do a test to see if im better??
Doxycycline is often chosen for Lyme Disease. It can take a few months to see results if you have had an infection for awhile. You might even feel worse before you feel better. This is attributed by some to a die-off of bacteria and the toxins that are released. This is referred to as the Herxheimer reaction.
An interesting alternative would be minocycline, a drug that also treats Lyme Disease. However, it does an array of different things in the brain that are unrelated to its antibiotic properties. It really does help some people with depression, and is thought to work by affecting glutamate activity and reducing brain inflammation. I tried it. The stuff works. Unfortunately, some people develop hyperpigmentation - a discoloration of the skin and gums. I had to stop taking minocycline after 1 1/2 years because a dark discoloration developed on my feet and shins. These discolorations might fade, but aren't always reversible.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 14, 2015, at 17:40:29
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection? » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 17:11:34
oh crap.
I thought it was more simple
Posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 21:12:18
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by Lamdage22 on October 14, 2015, at 17:40:29
> oh crap.
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> I thought it was more simpleMe, too.
Besides the logic to be found in desperation, are there any specific reasons for you to believe that you might have a brain infection?
- Scott
Posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 21:16:44
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection? » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 21:12:18
The following is a lot to read, but maybe you can find things that help you come to a conclusion as to whether you should pursue looking at infection as being a contributor to your condition(s).
Dr. Bransfield is a smart doctor who has a talent for thinking "outside the box" and getting results.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 15, 2015, at 2:05:48
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection? » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 21:12:18
> > oh crap.
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> > I thought it was more simple
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> Me, too.
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> Besides the logic to be found in desperation, are there any specific reasons for you to believe that you might have a brain infection?
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> - ScottNot really.
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 15, 2015, at 5:20:48
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by Lamdage22 on October 15, 2015, at 2:05:48
I am getting that nmda receptor encephalitis test done though.
Posted by SLS on October 15, 2015, at 5:54:46
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by Lamdage22 on October 15, 2015, at 5:20:48
> I am getting that nmda test done though.
I am not familiar with this. Can you briefly describe what it's all about?
NMDA receptors are set up to use glutamate. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter being looked at more closely for various mental illnesses, including depression and OCD. You might want to do a quick search for schizophrenia and glutamate or NMDA.
I took a look on Google. The full name of the condition you are looking at is actually "NMDA receptor antibody encephalitis". It is an autoimmune response targeting the NMDA receptor. It is not something you can cure with an antibiotic.
This is the Wiki entry:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-NMDA_receptor_encephalitis
- Scott
Posted by baseball55 on October 15, 2015, at 18:54:21
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by SLS on October 15, 2015, at 5:54:46
Why do you think you have a brain infection. Having had a brain infection (meningitis) and a friend who had encephalitis, I can tell you that you would know if you had a brain infection and it would be a severe medical emergency. There are other, non-infectious, brain diseases. Have you talked to a neurologist?
Posted by Phillipa on October 15, 2015, at 20:43:55
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection? » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 17:11:34
Scott was also on Biaxin XL for two years for lymes. Three months on and three off. Was pulsed. Shortly after it was discontinued is when lost taste & smell. And two years later still had 6 positive bands for the infection. Doxycycline if first med to try with lymes and it does work. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 15, 2015, at 20:46:39
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on October 15, 2015, at 20:43:55
Also lumbar puncture will test to see if infective agents in spinal fluid which goes to brain
Posted by Jeroen on October 16, 2015, at 13:51:55
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection? » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on October 14, 2015, at 21:12:18
minocycline works for negative symptoms but is dangerous at the beginning, then it cures you but with anti biotic side effects
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 16, 2015, at 14:24:17
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by baseball55 on October 15, 2015, at 18:54:21
i have read in the newspaper that some diagnosed as schizophrenic actually have the mentioned disease and what presents itsself as schizophrenia is actually this encephalitis thing.
Posted by SLS on October 16, 2015, at 14:55:40
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by Lamdage22 on October 16, 2015, at 14:24:17
> i have read in the newspaper that some diagnosed as schizophrenic actually have the mentioned disease and what presents itsself as schizophrenia is actually this encephalitis thing.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 17, 2015, at 5:36:41
In reply to Re: What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by SLS on October 16, 2015, at 14:55:40
Thanks, Scott.
Posted by former poster on October 20, 2015, at 0:42:00
In reply to What antibiotic to test for (brain) infection?, posted by Lamdage22 on October 14, 2015, at 11:42:53
Wow. That's horrible stuff. How does one get their Doc to test them for this? How many thousands of people are suffering, misdiagnosed and drugged up?
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