Very Debilitated--Need Advice on Abx Dosage

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I've probably had Lyme since childhood, over 40 years

now. Am very debilitated. Can barely tolerate any

abx--I get to the point of not being able to function

at all, hardly energy to breathe, etc.

I need feedback on smallest amount of an abx I can use

that will still do some good.

I'm currently trying metronidazole, alternating every

2 weeks with tinidazole. I need recommended lowest

dosages. Ie. 1000 of tini totally wipes me out. 500 of

met.

I guess I should add another abx for the adult

schetes. Would probably alternate every two weeks with

met. or tin. for cysts. This would be better than

alternating daily, right? What " easy " abx would you

all recommend and and what low dosage? I need

something inexpensive as no prescription coverage.

Possibly could explore a drug company patient

assistance program.

(I know I have read of low-dose abx therapy being

effective for RA over a period of years). I know Lyme

is a tough bacteria and that, in general, higher doses

than normal, are recommended. But I have to do what I

can tolerate.

Messages to the group or backchannelled would be very

much appreciated.

TIA,

Hope

(in New Mexico, without access to a LLMD, only have a

sympathetic DO who will do what I recommend)

hope0073@...

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