Question about switching abx

[Guest guest]

Some docs seem to leave patients on the same abx for long periods of time (6

months +) while others feel it is necessary to change the abx every 3-4 months.

I have read that the reason some feel it should be changed up is to avoid abx

resistance to particular drugs and to avoid plateau. I haven't found the

rationale for the other side... to keep someone on the same abx for longer

periods. Does anyone know?

I believe Dr. J in CT keeps kids on the same meds for quite a long time. My

sons's LLMD seems more prone to change frequently.

It's a hard choice because I don't want to leave him on one abx too long where

we might be 'wasting time' if he has plateaued. On the other hand, how do I

know if we are pulling him off one too soon when the progress is so slow with

this disease? Tough choices.

I wish I had more ability to just 'trust' the doctor's decisions, but I did that

once and my kid ended up with late-stage neuro Lyme. So, I'm having a very hard

time with that now.... yes, even with the LLMD.

[Guest guest]

Our LLMD keep us on as long as they keep working. It's pretty clear when they

stop being as effective. Actually, he'll keep us on one (say, my daughter is in

Doxy) and change up another, and so on. In our family we are on several abx

meds at once.

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From: mom2_jt <mbnienaber@...>

Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 6:48:18 AM

Subject: [ ] Question about switching abx

Some docs seem to leave patients on the same abx for long periods of time (6

months +) while others feel it is necessary to change the abx every 3-4 months.

I have read that the reason some feel it should be changed up is to avoid abx

resistance to particular drugs and to avoid plateau. I haven't found the

rationale for the other side... to keep someone on the same abx for longer

periods. Does anyone know?

I believe Dr. J in CT keeps kids on the same meds for quite a long time. My

sons's LLMD seems more prone to change frequently.

It's a hard choice because I don't want to leave him on one abx too long where

we might be 'wasting time' if he has plateaued. On the other hand, how do I

know if we are pulling him off one too soon when the progress is so slow with

this disease? Tough choices.

I wish I had more ability to just 'trust' the doctor's decisions, but I did that

once and my kid ended up with late-stage neuro Lyme. So, I'm having a very hard

time with that now.... yes, even with the LLMD.

[Guest guest]

Yes my son seems to have actually have gotten worse. He has been on the same

antibiotics for 9 months.I'm thinking he needs to change as well. We have our

next appt with Dr. J in 3 weeks.

I wish you luck and hugs!

Judy

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From: mom2_jt <mbnienaber@...>

Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 9:48:18 AM

Subject: [ ] Question about switching abx

 

Some docs seem to leave patients on the same abx for long periods of time (6

months +) while others feel it is necessary to change the abx every 3-4 months.

I have read that the reason some feel it should be changed up is to avoid abx

resistance to particular drugs and to avoid plateau. I haven't found the

rationale for the other side... to keep someone on the same abx for longer

periods. Does anyone know?

I believe Dr. J in CT keeps kids on the same meds for quite a long time. My

sons's LLMD seems more prone to change frequently.

It's a hard choice because I don't want to leave him on one abx too long where

we might be 'wasting time' if he has plateaued. On the other hand, how do I know

if we are pulling him off one too soon when the progress is so slow with this

disease? Tough choices.

I wish I had more ability to just 'trust' the doctor's decisions, but I did that

once and my kid ended up with late-stage neuro Lyme. So, I'm having a very hard

time with that now.... yes, even with the LLMD.