Re: Re: correction: horizontal streaks on back of neck and upper back

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I would be interested in knowing of any Lyme literate doctors in the states who are willing to test and treat long distance. I have to pay for all tests, treatments, Meds out of pocket so traveling is an additional expense making this prohibitive If anyone knows of any, please contact me off list. ThanksMicheleSent from my iPhone

Heidi,

We live in Portugal and I have been making contacts with specialists in the states to treat us from afar. I have been given several referels from members on this list.

I did take my son to the GP today to request an anitbiotic and some topical antifungal creams. Both the oral symptoms and candida are out of control not only causing discomfort, but preventing him from eating for about 4 days now. We took a prescription for augmentin because it has helped with the oral and sensory issues in the past.

I am concerned because I was trying to keep him off antibiotics for the next few weeks so I can get some blood work done. Looks like that is not going to happen. Is it possible that we could still do the provocation tests?

I am reading that Bartonella is not killed by augmentin anyway....

As always, thanks for your insight!

Kari

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> I would seek out a consult with an MD right away, just to rule out

> bacterial infection in general. Such can be very serious, even fatal.

> Not sure if they will test for Bartonella or even test for bacteria at

> all. My experience with mainstream doctors is that they prescribe meds

> and then see if they work. But, even so, if you Google, you will find

> that those with red streaks should see a doctor immediately.

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> Bartonella is known to make what looks like purple stretch-marks because

> the skin streaks have indents. These streaks fade in color, from skin

> tone to red to purple, and vice versa. The streaks may be either

> horizontal or vertical and anywhere on the body. The back seems to be

> a favorite place. They can last for many years. Here are some photos:

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> http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_phocagallery & view=category & id=27:bartonella & Itemid=432

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> My boy got his rash right after treating for another infection. Somehow

> the treatment triggered his Bartonella to appear as a rash. I am sure

> he had Bartonella for many years before the rash appeared. If your

> experience with mainstream doctors doesn't go well, seek out a health

> professional who knows about Bartonella and testing for it. We used Fry

> Labs of Arizona to test for it. You can seek out naturopaths, LLMDs or

> disclose your state, so people on this list can tell you of doctors in

> your area. Keep in mind that we don't mention docs named on the forums;

> it is done via private email.

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> Love and prayers,

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> Heidi N

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> Sorry, the post should have read "horizontal streaks" not vertical.

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> Hi, my son has some thin horizontal streaks across the top of his back.

> They are dark red/purple. They are more along his shoulders and the back

> of his neck. I first noticed two days ago, but I have been watching this

> closely and it seems they are now spreading lower. Anyone seen anything

> like this before? It is a first for us. Wondering if it is viral or

> bacterial related. Could this be associated with a strep flare? He has

> not been physically well for the past few days.

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