I wanted to thank "Life From Inside the Wheelbarrrow" for recently putting a link to her past post regarding IF and infection up on the Yahoo Catholic IF Group. I have read through it a couple times now, because in addition to my concerns about having a food sensitivity, I wonder if I also might have an infection. I find out the results of my bacterial culture in about a week. It will be a bit longer to find out about the fungal culture results.
I have also found some interesting information on "Rise and Shine and Give God the Glory" 's blog regarding the connection between infertility and immune problems. I've started reading through the information on a website of one of the doctors she mentioned. I couldn't find a website for the other doctor, Dr. Kw.ak-K.im, but I did see that "This Cross I Embrace" had visited her.
Lastly, I found an online brochure about Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). My doctor has mentioned this drug a couple times due to my sometimes horrific PMS. I have had some tail end brown bleeding (TEBB) in the past, too. Oh yeah...and fatigue--I was previously diagnosed with adrenal fatigue. LDN is supposed to help with all three of those symptoms. I think my PMS and the TEBB are better since I started taking Progesterone. I have been taking Licorice Root for the adrenal fatigue (cycle days 1-10), which has seemed to help, as have other measures to decrease fatigue. Interestingly, I have read that TEBB can also be a symptom of infection... I know I just need to wait and take it day by day (and test by test), but sifting through all of this information is exhausting. It also makes me think, "How far am I willing to go before I say enough is enough?"
In response to your question about which antibiotics we took. WE took flagyl (sp?) 21 days the first cycle and 10 days the next. Dr. H wanted me to take it for 21 days each cycle for 6 months. I thought that was over the top, especially since I only have 25 day cycles. THe other thing is, it really reduces your mucous scores. I never found out the results of the cultures they took at time of laproscopy. I thought I would just give it a try. I hope this helps a little. Good luck in your quest.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness I went back and read my blog. Apparently we took Biaxin not flagyl. I didn't end up taking the testosterone and DHEA for very long. It just never felt right. But maybe the little I did take helped. Not sure. I think the high-powered omega 3's definitely helped with everything. Omega 3 is a powerful anti-inflammatory. I used Nordic Naturals pharmecutical grade.
ReplyDeleteI have had the TEBB and it has never officially gone away, although we took several cycles (both DH & I) of 21 day antibiotics. I was up to the point of the IV Cleocin (?) for 10 days, then Luke was born, so TTC has been on the back burner. I'm right there with you on when is enough, enough? IF sure takes a toll!
ReplyDeletePerhaps diet will help some too ... cutting out sugar, wheat, dairy, etc ... Its easier said than done, as I can talk a good game, but I love me some french fries! :-)
I had my appt with Dr. KK in August and I tested Positive for Immune Issues. I was put on Blood Thinners and Steroids though I haven't begun the treatment protocol. Feel free to email me if you need more info.
ReplyDeleteDid you get to do the Food Intolerance testing?