Posted by jlbl2l on November 13, 2004, at 4:17:25
In reply to antibiotic alternatives?, posted by CareBear04 on October 31, 2004, at 1:48:38
there are several forms of antibiotics to try before giving up -
have you tried the fluroquinones (Ciprofloxacin) , Levaquin, Ofloxacin (Floxin) etc..
Also, zithromax clarithlomycin (the mycin type antibiotics)
The fact that you are allergic to a lot of antibiotics suggests you have a serious bacterial infection. You may be having a herxheimer reaction from the bacteria "getting angry" and dying off from the antibiotics, but sticking with it will eventually kill the pathogen and you will slowly feel better.
I would cycle through - doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin, & cefuroxime (Ceftin)
This covers every basic class cept penicillins.
Alternatives generally don't work honestly..trust me I have spent thousands on them. I would also get tested for the following pathogens :
chlamidia pneumnia
mycoplasma fermentas (or all specicies)
Epstein Barr Virus Complete Panel
All herpes viruses CMV, HHV 1+2, HHV-6 mostly
In my experience, the antibiotic ofloxacin (Floxin) is very gentle and works great for a variety of infections.Hope this helps.
JLBl2L
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