Treatments for Chronic Lyme Disease and Co-infections
Important
Note If
tests show that you suffer from any of these infections, you can view the treatment options available and
discuss them with your own medical doctor or consultant. These
treatments can only be undertaken with the permission and
supervision of your own medical doctor
CRISPR-Cas9 technology is being tested to specifically target viruses or bacteria and destroy them. Tests have been successful so far. It uses DNA editing to destroy the virus or bacteria, and has successfully eliminated the HIV virus. This new technology will in the future be used to treat Lyme and other bacteria infections. - Science Daily news article
- US News article
Dr. Richard Horowitz is widely recognised as one of the top Lyme disease medical doctors in the USA and in the world. According to Dr. Richard Horowitz in New York, USA the treatment to destroy spirochete forms, cyst forms, cell deficient forms and biofilm forms of Lyme
If antibiotics are unsuccessful, Dr. Horowitz often recommends the Cowden Protocol. This uses several highly effective herbs to treat Chronic Lyme disease and co infections. These have broad spectrum anti-bacteria, anti lyme, anti viral, anti fungal and anti parasitical actions and also detoxify the body. Some are harvested from the Amazon raniforests where Indians used them to treat Lyme and other infections for hundreds of years. Many modern medical drugs have been sourced from rainforests over the years. Many success reports from aorund the world.
Another good combination to destroy spirochete forms, cyst forms, cell deficient forms and biofilm forms of Lyme is:
Amoxicillin and Motronidazole to reduce spirochetes and rb forms by 90% or more followed by
Tigecycline and Tinidazole treatment to reduce round forms by 90% or more. Tigecycline and tinidazole treatment reduced both spirochetal and round body forms by 80%–90%. When quantitative effects on biofilm-like colonies were evaluated, the five antibiotics reduced formation of these colonies by only 30%–55%. In terms of qualitative effects, only tinidazole reduced viable organisms by 90%. ( Evaluation of in-vitro antibiotic susceptibility of different morphological forms of Borrelia burgdorferi ). Confirmed by Brorson et al (2009).
And repeating this cycle of antibiotics a few times to completely eradicte Lyme from the body
Duration of treatment: a few months
The diagnostic and treatment guidelines by Dr. Burrascano, a medical dotor with many years experience in treating the illness - Advanced Topics in Lyme Disease and hand this paper to your doctor / medical consultant. Treatment recommended by Dr. Joseph Burrascano
Daptomycin and 2 other antibiotics targetting, spirochete, cyst and L forms of Lyme
Treatment recommended in Healing Lyme and Co-infections by Buhner (2015) to destroy spirochete forms, cyst forms, cell deficient forms and biofilm forms of Lyme
- Amoxicillin 50mg / kg / day 3 times per day and
- Doxycycline 4mg / kg / day 2 times per day and
- Cefuroxime 20-30 mg /
kg / day 2 times per day
Duration of treatment: 1 month
Other types of Lyme infection require more specialised medical treatments, see Healing Lyme and Co-infections by Buhner (2015) pages 57- 63
Wagh et al. (2015) has found that the anti histamines Desloratadine or Clarinex kills of lyme disease. These can be combined with antibiotics to destroy lyme infections in the body. Duration of treatment: 6 - 12 months
Donta (2007) has found the following to be highly effective - Tetracycline and a Lysosomotropic agent are very effective in eradicating lyme, but have to be taken over several months.
Priem, S., Munkelt K., Franz, J.K., Schneider, U., Werner, T. et al. Epidemiology and therapy of Lyme arthritis and other manifestations of Lyme borreliosis in Germany: results of a nation-wide survey Z Rheumatol. 2003; 62(5): 450 -8
Stricker, R.B., McNeil, E. Duration of antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease. Ann Intern Med.2004; 140(4): W6
Bransfield, R., Brand, S., Sherr, V.T. Treatment of patients with persistent symptoms and a history of Lyme disease. N Engl J Med. 2001; 345: 1424 - 5
Treatment of Lyme Disease, Dr. Martin Lerner
The protocol for Lyme disease, serologically positive or epidemiologically positive and serologically
negative, that I use is a six
-
week's course of intravenous therapy. Ceftriaxone is preferred. If there is a
history of allergy to penicillins and it is not an immediate allergy, I routinely refer the patient to an allergist
for cephalosporin testing. Under ordinary circumstances if this is negative, ceftriaxone is given; depending
on the size of the individual 1
-
1.5 grams intravenously every 12 hours. The patient is seen weekly. They
are asked not to travel further than 45 minutes from this office, because a PICC lines has been placed and
infection of the PICC line site or side effects to the cephalosporin can occur; particularly biliary dyskinesia
or abnormal liver function tests with ceftriaxone. Cefotaxime may be substituted for ceftriaxone in the
case of biliary dyskinesia. If there is biliary dyskinesia, Unasyn, or ertapenem may be used. If diagnosis of
Lyme occurs after antiviral treatment has commenced, and patient shows liver sensitivities with Valcyte
dosing, Unasyn is recommended. Unasyn is given 2 grams IV piggyback every 12 hours. Ertapenem is
given 2 grams IV piggyback every 24 hours. The same dosage of cefotaxime (as ceftriaxone) of 1
-
1.5 grams
is used, but the administration of cefotaxime IV is every 8 hours, rather than every 12 hours, for
ceftriaxone. Cefotaxime has no hepatotoxicity. Cefotaxime is excreted by the kidneys. The goal of Lyme therapy, of course, is a well patient, but particularly a negative serology. Oral suppressive
therapy is continued for at least three months or until the Lyme serology is negative. Typical medicines
used for Lyme suppression after the original six weeks are amoxicillin; in a 70
-
kg individual 750 mg before
every meal and at bedtime. Doxycycline 100
-
150 mg twice daily after meals and with a full glass of water
may be given in the place of amoxicillin for suppression.
Source: ME/CFS Treatment Resource Guide for Practitioners by Dr. Martin Lerner
Colloidal Silver has been found to be very effective in killing Lyme infection and many other bacteria and viral infections. It needs to be taken over a 1 - 2 year time period. Colloidal silver can be taken orally or by IV drip. Severe Lyme cases may require IV colloidal silver. This treatment involves some risk and should be overseen by medical professionals.
Some places where you can buy colloidal silver generators and make your own colloidal silver -
http://thesilveredge.com/index.shtml#.VzTxQ5DivIU
- Research listings and Patient Testimonies
- Patient testimonies
Herbs which specifically target Lyme disease
The Cowden Protocol uses several highly effective herbs to treat Chronic Lyme disease and co infections. These have broad spectrum anti-bacteria, anti lyme, anti viral, anti fungal and anti parasitical actions and also detoxify the body. Some are harvested from the Amazon raniforests where Indians used them to treat Lyme and other infections for hundreds of years. Many modern medical drugs have been sourced from rainforests over the years. Many success reports from aorund the world.
Andrographis paniculata kills Lyme and many types of bacteria and viruses. Broad spectrum anti fungal, anti bacterial and anti viral.
The Buhner Protocol in Healing Lyme and Co-infections by Buhner (2015) have been found to effective by many patients. This includes Androgrpahis paniculata, Cat's claw, Japanese Knotweed, Chinese Skullcap, Echinacea, Sarsaparilla and some other herbs. Many success reports from around the world.
The Klinghardt Protocol by Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt who has treated over 900 cases of Chronic Lyme over 20 years is very effective
The Lyme Plus Protocol is recommended by top German labs and medical doctors involved in treating Lyme disease. It involves combining antibiotics with herbs to brign about recovery.
Combining Echinacea, Thuja, Lobelia, Poke root, Fringe tree and Buchu may be effective for spirochete illnesses such as Lyme according to Bartrams Encyclopedia. Dr. Rush's remedy for syphillis and spirochete illnesses may also be effective according to Bartrams Encyclopedia.
Broad Spectrum anti Bacteria Herbs Combinations of the following provide protection against most types of bacteria infections according to top herbalists.
Combinations of these herbs kill bacteria and have no side effects. And bacteria do not become resistant to them. Though bacteria are becoming resistant to medical drugs. 7 - 10 herbs can be combined together to provide broad spectrum anti bacteria treatment
2. Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary and Sage in a soup and taking Cat's Claw
3.
Cryptolepis
is the most powerful anti bacterial herb
4. Sida
5. Alchornea
6.
Bidens
7. Chinese Skullcap
(mycoplasma, strep, staph, and several other bacteria species)
8. Houttuynia and Cordceps (mycoplasma and several other bacteria species)
9. Artemisia annua
10. Oil of Oregano
11. Thyme
12. The Berberine herbs
13. Ginger
14. Colloidal Silver (not a herb). Taken orally or by IV drip.
AND Immune system enhancing and modulating herbs
15. Astragalus, Cat's Claw, Cordyceps, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Siberian Ginseng and Reishi mushrooms Sources
Scientific Herbalism Books and effective protocols by Stephen Buhner, Dr. Cowden, Wolf Storl, Dr. Morton Walker, Michael Moore, David Hoffman, Dr. Horowitz, Dr. Klinghardt, Rosemary Gladstar, Matthew Wood, Dr. James Duke, James Green and Kerry Bone
Thousands of scientific research papers listed in these books and on Pubmed database
Transfer factor products (antigen specific) - protein immuno-modulators extracted from the colostrum of immunologically stimulated animals can promote DTH and specific immunity to certain antigens (viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungii, etc.). Priming and training the immune system to recognise and destroy viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungii. Some good brands are available at http://transferfactor-4-life.com
Cited: Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease (Alternative Medicine Guides) (2nd Edition) ' by Burton Goldberg and Larry Trivieri. Page 71-74, 107-108, 407
Proteolytic Enzymes to destroy protein based viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Enzyme Defense product
Bromelain supplement, Pineapple, Papaya
Carnivora and Carnivora extract modulates the immune system, helps normalise cytokines, nk cells, and interferons and immune functions and target viruses and pathogens.
- Research
articles & Clinical Findings - Listing of scientific research
Vaccines developed from animals such as goats, cows, pigs, etc. are being researched and studied for their application in treating human viral and pathogen diseases. This follows on from the work of Dr. Edward Jenner in the 18th and 19th century in treating Smallpox. We will include information about these new types of vaccines when they become available. There is a case of a Dr. Gary Davis who has had some success from using a vaccine for the HIV virus developed from goats. This vaccine has exhibited strong anti-viral properties, radically reduced the viral load and increased the t-cell count of HIV infected patients and brought significant and sustained improvements in the condition though it is the subject of ongoing scientific trials and research. Click here to view video testimonies of patients and doctors and video 2 here There is another similar trial detailed in this video. If these scientific trials are successful in the future, this type of vaccine may have applications in treating other viral illnesses also.
Mitochondria Repair
Cell wall deficient pathogens such as Mycoplasmas, Lyme, Brucella and co-infections such as Bartonella, Ehirlichia, Babesia, Chlamydia, Enteroviruses, Herpes viruses 1-8 and other viruses which have been found in patients inflict substantial damage to the mitochondria membrane and cell membrane and joints over time. Mitochondria membrane repair and cell membrane repair
Re-designating old medical drugs for CFS Treatment CFIDS Association of America has got Biovista ( http://biovista.com ) in the USA to engage in research and data mining of thousands of medical drugs (including some which are currently out of use) and find matches between them and the symptoms, abnormalities and dysfunctions found in ME. They are compiling a list of these medical drugs. Safety guidelines, side effects, clinical reports and general efficacy and other factors will also be taken into account for each medical drug
Stress Reduction
In addition to getting medical treatment for immune system, krebs cycle and methylation cycle dysfunctions, infections and other biological abnormalities and dysfunctions one should also get Stress Reduction treatment as all physical illnesses including Cancer, AIDS, ME, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, autoimmune illness, Cardiac related illnesses, advanced Diabetes, etc. causes great stress for patients. Click here for Stress Reduction treatment
CRISPR-Cas9 technology is being tested to specifically target viruses or bacteria and destroy them. Tests have been successful so far. It uses DNA editing to destroy the virus or bacteria, and has successfully eliminated the HIV virus. This new technology will in the future be used to treat Lyme and it's co-infections. - Science Daily news article
- US News article
Depending on individual infection or presence of different infections - Antibiotics (prescribed by your doctor). Intensive antiobiotic treatments are necessary. Double therapy / triple antibiotic or anti-parasite therapy for Chlamydia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Bartonella, Brucella, Giardia lamblia
Tetracyclines, Doxycycline and Azithromycin are effective against Chlamydia. Treatment time may require a few months. The use of MDR-1 in addition to antibiotics may be required in some cases.
Special anti-Babesia medication (prescribed by your doctor). Atovaquone and Azithromycin have been found effective for Babesia infection (prescribed by your doctor)
Anti-parasite medicine for parasites (prescribed by your doctor)
The Marshall Protocol is designed to modulate the immune system and help it fight many types of bacteria infections, including Microbiota of bacteria which include L-form, biofilm, and intracellular bacterial forms. According to it's author and it's many supporters, it can improve one's ability to utlilise Vitamin D and this directly impacts many immune system subsets and functions, and toll receptors, it improves VDR, and it can reduce NFκB and TNF-a and inflammatory cytokines. It can also improve innate immunity and TH1 cytokines. More information is presented here at : The Marshall Protocol web site and the following video lecture
Normalisation of Immune System: the best immune treatment so far has been Gc-MAF and Cat's Claw.
GC-MAF is used by several medical doctors and most patients have found it very beneficial. This can be acquired over the counter or on the Internet at moderate cost. These 2 need to be taken every day. Cat's Claw can be bought in local health shops. Here are some links to GC-MAF: Injections ( most powerful form of Gc-MAF)
- Sasai merei in Japan: high strength injectable product suitable for chronic infections and chronic illnesses for which it has positive reviews. http://www.saisei-mirai.or.jp/
- First Immune https://gcmaf.se/
- Goleic www.gcmaf.asia Yogurt - MAF878 can be bought from Dr. Enlander's clinic in New York, USA, www.enlander.com
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Bravo Yoghurt http://bravoprobiotic.co.uk/
Creams
- http://www.getmymaf.co.uk/storepage3781976.aspx
- http://www.mafactive.eu/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Scientific Evidence
- www.me-ireland.com/treat/3.htm
Broad Spectrum anti Bacteria Herbs
The following herbs have been researched by scientists and top herbalists and have been found to have broad spectrum anti bacteria activities. 3 - 4 herbs can be combined together to provide broad spectrum anti bacteria treatments
Combinations of the following provide protection against most types of bacteria infections according to top herbalists.
Combinations of these herbs kill bacteria and have no side effects. And bacteria do not become resistant to them. Though bacteria are becoming resistant to medical drugs. 7 - 10 herbs can be combined together to provide broad spectrum anti bacteria treatment
2. Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary and Sage in a soup and taking Cat's Claw
3.
Cryptolepis
is the most powerful anti bacterial herb
4. Sida
5. Alchornea
6.
Bidens
7. Chinese Skullcap
(mycoplasma, strep, staph, and several other bacteria species)
8. Houttuynia and Cordceps (mycoplasma and several other bacteria species)
9. Artemisia annua
10. Oil of Oregano
11. Thyme
12. The Berberine herbs
13. Ginger
14. Colloidal Silver (not a herb). Taken orally or by IV drip.
AND Immune system enhancing and modulating herbs
15. Astragalus, Cat's Claw, Cordyceps, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Siberian Ginseng and Reishi mushrooms Sources
Scientific Herbalism Books and effective protocols by Stephen Buhner, Dr. Cowden, Wolf Storl, Dr. Morton Walker, Michael Moore, David Hoffman, Dr. Horowitz, Dr. Klinghardt, Rosemary Gladstar, Matthew Wood, Dr. James Duke, James Green and Kerry Bone
Thousands of scientific research papers listed in these books and on Pubmed database
Proteolytic Enzymes to destroy protein based viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Enzyme Defense product
Bromelain supplement, Pineapple, Papaya
Carnivora and Carnivora extract modulates the immune system, helps normalise cytokines, nk cells, and interferons and immune functions and target viruses and pathogens.
- Research
articles & Clinical Findings - Listing of scientific research
Oxygen Therapy and UVB Therapy - very strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-mycoplasma and anti-parasite effects.
Ultra Violet Irradiation therapy (UVB) has been found to be very effective in ME and in other chronic and infectious illnesses. This is used reguarly in the famous Biocare Hospital in Mexico, which caters for international business people and professionals. This treatment may be available in your country.
Oxygen therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) are strongly anti-microbial and can be effective in many cases. This is used reguarly in the famous Biocare Hospital in Mexico.
Ozone therapy and hydrogen peroxide therapy are strongly anti-microbial and can be effective in some cases. This is used reguarly in the famous Biocare Hospital in Mexico.
Photo-ox therapy has been found to be very effective in eliminating pathogens from the body by Dr. Steven Bock. www.rhinebeckhealth.com
Research
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hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of chronic fatigue syndrome. Akarsu S
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Combining Anti-pathogen drugs with Immune System Enhancement drugs
Ant-pathogen and immune system treatments. Treatment of 741 italian patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. U. TIRELLI, A. LLESHI, M. BERRETTA, M. SPINA, R. TALAMINI, A. GIACALONE. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 2013; 17: 2847-2852
Dr. De Meirleir has had great success with Ampligen combined with anti-viral and anti-pathogen treatments in his clinic in Belgium. Firstly, all of the infections were identified through several intensive diagnostic tests. Then Ampligen was combined with specific anti-viral and anti-pathogen treatments. Treatment is given for several months and up to a year. The results were impressive, and patients recovered from ME. Dr. De Meirlier has stated that an eight-year follow-up of patients found that 92% had not relapsed. This is highly significant. This strongly indicates that Ampligen by itself may not be enough, but combining it with anti-viral and anti-pathogen treatments may bring about better improvement and a high probability of full recovey. This was reported in the AACFS Conference of 2001, click here to view paper.
HHV-6a's growth is stopped by the experimental drug Ampligen. Ablashi, D.V. et al.; Ampligen Inhibits In Vitro Replication of HHV-6"; Abstract from CFS conference, Albany, NY, October 2-4, 1992
When HHV-6a's growth is stopped by the experimental drug Ampligen in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients, their symptoms resolve. (In a trial published in 1987, the same appeared to be true for "AIDS" patients treated with Ampligen.) Strayer, D.R. et al.; "A Controlled Clinical Trial With a Specifically Configured RNA Drug, Poly(I):Poly(C12U), in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome";Clinical Infectious Diseases, January 1994.
Will anti-pathogen drugs AND Immune modulators and enhancers such as Ampligen, GcMAF, Low Dose Naltrexone, Interferon, Zadaxin, Kutapressin, Isoprinosine, etc. be required ? Combining anti-pathogen medicine with Immune system modulators and enhancers can bring about strong and sustained recovery in certain illnesses over time. The following provide listings of known Immune modulators and enhancers :
Vaccines developed from animals such as goats, cows, pigs, etc. are being researched and studied for their application in treating human viral and pathogen diseases. This follows on from the work of Dr. Edward Jenner in the 18th and 19th century in treating Smallpox. We will include information about these new types of vaccines when they become available. There is a case of a Dr. Gary Davis who has had some success from using a vaccine for the HIV virus developed from goats. This vaccine has exhibited strong anti-viral properties, radically reduced the viral load and increased the t-cell count of HIV infected patients and brought significant and sustained improvements in the condition though it is the subject of ongoing scientific trials and research. Click here to view video testimonies of patients and doctors and video 2 here There is another similar trial detailed in this video. If these scientific trials are successful in the future, this type of vaccine may have applications in treating other viral illnesses also.
Mitochondria Repair
Cell wall deficient pathogens such as Mycoplasmas, Lyme, Brucella and co-infections such as Bartonella, Ehirlichia, Babesia, Chlamydia, Enteroviruses, Herpes viruses 1-8 and other viruses which have been found in patients inflict substantial damage to the mitochondria membrane and cell membrane and joints over time. Mitochondria membrane repair and cell membrane repair
Complementary and Alternative Treatments
The book Healing Lyme and Co-infections by Buhner (2015) covers natural treatments of Chlamydia, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Bartonella, Brucella, etc.
Transfer factor products (antigen specific) - protein immuno-modulators extracted from the colostrum of immunologically stimulated animals can promote DTH and specific immunity to certain antigens (viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungii, etc.). Priming and training the immune system to recognise and destroy viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungii. Some good brands are available at http://transferfactor-4-life.com
Cited: Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease (Alternative Medicine Guides) (2nd Edition) ' by Burton Goldberg and Larry Trivieri. Page 71-74, 107-108, 407
Essential oils
Eucalyptus oil, Teatree oil, Oregano oil, Thyme oil as massage oils have strong antibiotic effects
Homeopathy
The Homeopathic remedies TOXEX spag., and apo-INFEKT spag., help fight pathogen infections, improve immune system functions and detoxify the body.
A randomised, controlled, triple-blind trial of the efficacy of
homeopathic treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. Weatherley-Jones E
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Saunas
or heat therapy. Heat destroys many viruses and other pathogens, and improves immune system function and lymphatic drainage and body detoxification.
Mercury detoxification. Mercury poisoning can occur through dental amalgams and foods containing mercury, and coal fumes. Mercury detoxification improves immune system function and can reduce infections..
The following product is the subject of ongoing scientific trials and research to determine it's efectiveness in pathogen illnesses - Proalgazyme. Initial reports appear to be promising - click here for video of testimonies, but a lot more scientific trials and research will be required.
Re-designating old medical drugs for CFS Treatment CFIDS Association of America has got Biovista ( http://biovista.com ) in the USA to engage in research and data mining of thousands of medical drugs (including some which are currently out of use) and find matches between them and the symptoms, abnormalities and dysfunctions found in ME. They are compiling a list of these medical drugs. Safety guidelines, side effects, clinical reports and general efficacy and other factors will also be taken into account for each medical drug
Stress Reduction
In addition to getting medical treatment for immune system, krebs cycle and methylation cycle dysfunctions, infections and other biological abnormalities and dysfunctions one should also get Stress Reduction treatment as all physical illnesses including Cancer, AIDS, ME, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, autoimmune illness, Cardiac related illnesses, advanced Diabetes, etc. causes great stress for patients. Click here for Stress Reduction treatment