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Dust mites carry bartonella

Posted by Prefect on May 28, 2018, at 10:14:59

In which case what's even the point of trying to nuke bart with antibiotics if you're going to breath it in through dust mites every day?

 

Re: Dust mites carry bartonella » Prefect

Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 28, 2018, at 13:06:26

In reply to Dust mites carry bartonella, posted by Prefect on May 28, 2018, at 10:14:59

>In which case what's even the point of trying to nuke bart with antibiotics if you're going to breath it in through dust mites every day?

Most common form of bartonellosis is probably cat scratch disease due to Bartonella henselae.

https://www.medicinenet.com/cat_scratch_disease/article.htm#cat_scratch_disease_facts

Any reason why you're concerned about Bartonella?


 

To Ed_Uk

Posted by Jeroen on May 28, 2018, at 13:22:09

In reply to Re: Dust mites carry bartonella » Prefect, posted by ed_uk2010 on May 28, 2018, at 13:06:26

my cat scratches me every weekend Ed

I need your advice, i want to try Doxycycline for psychosis, like minocycline 50 mg that works like a charm after only 3 days, i would need a strong pro biotic to protect my gut or whatever its called, please advice

i could have an adverse reaction to doxycycline

is it any different then minocycline?

i currently take CBD from the hemp 6 drops twice daily but i am not satisfied i am on it for longer then a month

 

Re: To Ed_Uk » Jeroen

Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 28, 2018, at 13:57:37

In reply to To Ed_Uk, posted by Jeroen on May 28, 2018, at 13:22:09

Hi J

>my cat scratches me every weekend

Oh dear! Cat scratch disease causes very swollen lymph nodes near the site where you got scratched or bitten. For example, getting scratched on the arm would cause the lymph nodes (glands) in the armpit to become very large. Not all cats have the bacteria though.

Do you think doxycycline is something your doctor would prescribe for you?

 

Re: Dust mites carry bartonella » ed_uk2010

Posted by Prefect on May 28, 2018, at 22:17:48

In reply to Re: Dust mites carry bartonella » Prefect, posted by ed_uk2010 on May 28, 2018, at 13:06:26

I've tested positive for Bartonella henselae, and there's some research indicating carrying Bartonella can cause refractory mental illness. I'm still a little on the fence on this but getting to the point where I might try anything.

 

Re: Dust mites carry bartonella » Prefect

Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 29, 2018, at 17:18:34

In reply to Re: Dust mites carry bartonella » ed_uk2010, posted by Prefect on May 28, 2018, at 22:17:48

> I've tested positive for Bartonella henselae, and there's some research indicating carrying Bartonella can cause refractory mental illness. I'm still a little on the fence on this but getting to the point where I might try anything.

Is it an antibody test you've had?

In many countries, it appears that a large percentage of the population have low antibody titres suggesting past exposure/infection.

 

Re: Dust mites carry bartonella

Posted by Lamdage22 on May 30, 2018, at 9:28:20

In reply to Re: Dust mites carry bartonella » Prefect, posted by ed_uk2010 on May 29, 2018, at 17:18:34

I have dust mite allergy. Is it commonly transmitted by them?

 

Re: Dust mites carry bartonella

Posted by bleauberry on June 3, 2018, at 17:14:48

In reply to Dust mites carry bartonella, posted by Prefect on May 28, 2018, at 10:14:59

Bartonella is a serious and common co-infection from ticks. The spirochete Borellia in Lyme is often accompanied by Bartonella (which is mostly psychiatric in its presentation, and outwardly there may be spots similar to acne) and Babesia (not a bacteria like the others, but a parasite in the Malaria family, also very prone to psychiatric presentation).

I think any exposure to Bartonella through dust mites, if true, would be too minimal to overpower the human immune system. The Lyme confections definitely can but I doubt dust mites are much of a problem. imo

I think getting the patient feeling better as soon as possible is more important priority than hypothetical what-ifs. For example, Bartonella is one of the harder ones to beat but you can beat it. I am fighting it right now. I've won against it before. I will again. And once its population levels are low enough that your immune system can take over and you don't have any symptoms, you just co-exist, then further exposure to infected dust mites will not be an issue.

Patients who have recovered from the various Lyme pathogens, such as Bartonella, often continue to take prophylactic herbs/supplements as part of their routine diet, sort of like an insurance policy. Some patients feel fine and live normal productive lives as long as they stay on their antibiotic but not off of it. They have to stay on antibiotics for life, sort of like people here think about taking psychiatric drugs for life. Same thing. Same purpose. Same goal. The antibiotics work a lot better in my opinion but they take time and it is a different journey.

> In which case what's even the point of trying to nuke bart with antibiotics if you're going to breath it in through dust mites every day?

 

Re: Dust mites carry bartonella

Posted by Lamdage22 on June 4, 2018, at 22:52:07

In reply to Re: Dust mites carry bartonella, posted by bleauberry on June 3, 2018, at 17:14:48

I will approach my doctor about this. I will see how he reacts. He is open to discussion.

 

Re: Dust mites carry bartonella

Posted by Lamdage22 on June 4, 2018, at 23:21:47

In reply to Re: Dust mites carry bartonella, posted by Lamdage22 on June 4, 2018, at 22:52:07

Which antibiotic would you try? So youd try this for 5 days? If no improvement, no bartonella or lyme?


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