Rise Above Lyme Blog

I am always gathering information on this topic since it comes up often. Please email me any resources you have on it at theriseabovelyme@gmail.com I have used ivermectin myself. My doctor sent the prescription to a compounding pharmacy. Ivermectin is mentioned often in our groups for Lyme, too. My doctor once mentioned it may help with Lyme and Bartonella. I haven't found published studies on that yet, so if you have any, please send them my way. Short on time or energ

I gathered the top mentions of azithromycin and how it is used against Lyme, Babesia, Bartonella and more. I used it in an IV. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHAT IS AZITHROMYCIN? -Azithromycin (brand name Zithromax) is a prescription antibiotic in the macrolide family. -It comes as a tablet or a liquid, and some doctors give it by IV, like I had. -Many Lyme doctors, including Dr. Marty Ross, feel that comb

Methylene blue is a prescription medicine that some Lyme literate doctors use, mostly for Bartonella and for hard-to-reach "persister" Lyme bacteria. Here's what it is, what ILADS and the research share, how Lyme literate doctors use it, and what to know before you start. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. MY EXPERIENCE -I've used methylene blue a few times. I always tolerated it really well, and I believe it worke

This is one of many things I have used to treat Babesia. I took Malarone (atovaquone with proguanil) for quite some time along with other things: Zithromax, Alinia and natural products in particular. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. MY EXPERIENCE -I was told to watch for any deep depression and that I might not notice when it happens, so I told 2 family members so they could help me spot it. -It did finally h

Whether you're looking to learn about LDN (low dose naltrexone) used in treatment, convince or educate your doctor to prescribe it, or trying to find a doctor who prescribes it, I wanted to cover all of this in one post to help members in future. I believe in it and have used for 10 years now. It is used to help pain and inflammation as well as modulate the immune system. I've used it for many years. This drug is widely known in the medical community in high doses to come off

Doxycycline is one of the most common antibiotics used for Lyme disease, especially right after a tick bite or when a bull's-eye rash shows up. Here's what ILADS recommends, what Lyme literate doctors share, what's known about Babesia, what the research shows about chronic Lyme, and tips for taking it safely. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. MY EXPERIENCE -Doxycycline was the first antibiotic I was put on, while

I don't hear from many patients who have used dapsone, although Dr. Richard Horowitz talks about it often. I have no experience using it myself, so I gathered the newest information from trusted sources to help you learn about it and talk it over with your doctor. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHAT DAPSONE IS - Dapsone is a prescription antibiotic. It has long been used for leprosy and some skin conditions. - In Lyme, it is used to go

Feel free to share any information or feedback on Cromolyn. It was used in my protocol for awhile. "Mast-cell stabilizers—strengthen or stabilize the mast cell to reduce the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals (Cromolyn, Ketotifen, Hydroxyurea)" https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-sci-mcas-agony "Another option is to use the prescription cromolyn sodium, but this works best only for GI symptoms. And the nasal spray form works best for nasal allergies."...

I haven't used CSM in my mold treatment for a while, but I tolerated it fine. I used remedies to keep things moving while I was on it. I took CSM in the morning and my other binders in the afternoon. Cholestyramine (CSM) is a prescription binder that comes up a lot for mold and biotoxin illness. Here is what my trusted mold doctors share about it, so you can talk with your doctor about whether it is right for you. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of t

This prescription is not as well known, but I did use it in my treatment against Babesia, and so did my daughter. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHAT IS ALINIA? -Alinia is the brand name for nitazoxanide. It is a prescription antiparasitic medicine. -It is approved to treat diarrhea caused by two intestinal parasites, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The liquid is approved for ages 1 and up, and the tablets for