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The Overlap of Parasites and Lyme Disease
Written by Dr. Diane Mueller
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Unveiling Hidden Parasites: The Connection to Lyme and Mold Illness
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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It causes flu-like symptoms and a characteristic bullseye rash. Studies estimate that anywhere from 40-80% of Lyme disease patients are also infected with parasites. This is far higher than the general population. So there’s a connection to between parasites and Lyme disease.
While the bacteria that causes Lyme – Borrelia burgdorferi – is well known, research shows there may be another factor that exacerbates Lyme symptoms: parasites.
Possible Reasons Why there’s an Overlap Between Lyme Disease and Parasites
- Tick connection – Ticks can transmit parasitic organisms like Babesia in addition to the Lyme bacteria. Getting bitten by an infected tick raises risk for both.
- Suppressed immunity – The Lyme bacteria impairs immune function. This makes the body more susceptible to parasites and other infections.
- Chronic symptoms – Lyme and parasites both cause similar long-lasting symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and neurological issues. Having both could worsen symptoms.
- Undetected parasites – Parasites often go undiagnosed. Doctors look for the Lyme bacteria but may miss parasites existing simultaneously in the body.
Common Parasitic Co-Infections with Lyme Disease
A number of parasitic organisms have been found in Lyme patients. The most common include:
- Babesia – Babesia are malaria-like parasites transmitted by ticks. They infect and destroy red blood cells.
- Bartonella – Bartonella causes cat scratch fever. It may get into the blood from tick or flea bites.
- Toxoplasma – Toxoplasma is a parasite found in undercooked meat and cat feces. It forms cysts that hide out in the body.
- Giardia – Giardia parasites causes “traveler’s diarrhea.” It spreads through contaminated food and water.
- Cryptosporidium – Another diarrheal illness, often spread through contaminated swimming pools and water.
- Whipworm, tapeworm, flukeworm – Intestinal parasites that can impair gut health and nutrient absorption. (See link for article)
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https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/intestinal-parasites-lyme-disease
When & How to Treat Parasites in Lyme Disease
By Dr. Marty Ross
Updated: 3/28/23
Article excerpt on treatment:
If you can identify which parasite you have, use the prescription medicine that is shown to work best for that specific parasite.
If you are unable to figure out which parasite you have, then treat using one of the prescription options below or with the natural medicine option. Note that based on my experience, I find the prescription options to work well about 85-90 percent of the time. The natural medicine options seem to work about 60 percent of the time.
Prescriptions
In my experience, Alinia works best but is quite expensive. Alinia is a universal anti-parasite medication that should work against most parasites. For more information, see Alinia: When & Why in Lyme Disease Treatment.
- Alinia 500 mg 1 pill 2 times a day for 3 weeks, or
- Biltricide 600 mg 1 pill 3 times a day for 3 days, then 21 days after the first pill take 1 pill 3 times a day for 3 more days.
Natural Medicines
Black walnut is a natural medicine used in parasite regimens based on its traditional use for this purpose. However, limited to non-existent science shows it works. Also, artemisinin and oregano oil may help. Use one of the two options below for at least two months.
Option One
Take all three of these herbal medicines at the same time.
- Black Walnut 250 mg to 500 mg 3 times daily.
- Artemisinin 100 mg 2 pills 3 times a day.
- Oregano Oil 500 mg 3 times a day.
Option Two
Use Biocidin liquid drops or capsules. Biocidin is an herbal mix that has a number of herbs in it that may treat parasites. Two of these are black walnut and oregano. In addition, some of the other agents appear helpful. For more information, see Biocidin: A Potent Antimicrobial & Biofilm Breaker.
- Biocidin Liquid. Start at 2 drops on the tongue 3 times a day and increase every other day by 1 drop per dose until you reach 10 drops 3 times a day. If you develop a Herxheimer die-off reaction, do not increase until it passes. Take without food, meaning at least 30 minutes before food and more than 2 hours after food.
- Biocidin Capsules. Start at 1 capsule 2 times a day and after 2 days increase to 1 capsule 3 times a day. Every 2 days, add 1 capsule until you reach 2 capsules 3 times a day. If you develop a Herxheimer die-off reaction, do not increase until it passes. Take without food, meaning at least 30 minutes before food and more than 2 hours after food.
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