Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

By: Bishop Chanakira
Antibiotics For Lyme

Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease is a bacterial illness which is found throughout the US. There is a certain species of tick known as the deer tick which carries the bacteria. At the receiving of a bite from this tick will result in infection of the bacteria, resulting in Lyme Disease.

Lyme Symptoms

Lyme Disease Is so severe because it effects a number of areas of the body. Furthermore, these areas can often be severely affected if not treated hastily. Lyme is more commonly linked with the red ?bullseye? rash which is the earliest symptom, appearing where the patients were originally bitten. When the bacteria begin to spread through the body it can start to cause a number of problems in the joints, heart and nervous system. If not treated in the early stage, patients can start to become fatigued and suffer headaches and swollen glands.

It is extremely important that the disease is treated as soon as these symptoms occur. If left untreated for too long, the bacteria will eventually spread throughout the body and cause severe problems. These symptoms can be as serious as heart failure, Bell?s palsy, nerve sensations, meningitis and joint problems such as arthritis.

Lyme Disease Cure - Antibiotics

Promptly after diagnosis of Lyme, sufferers are prescribed a particularly long course of antibiotics normally lasting a month. The core purpose and affect of antibiotics is that it kills and restricts the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics are predominantly used to cure infections caused by microorganisms in the body. Its purpose is to travel through the body and pinpoint the trouble bacteria which have triggered Lyme Disease. Although its success in alleviating symptoms of any disease or infection is remarkable, there have been a number of linked adverse affects. This normally depends on the type of antibiotic used, and the area or problem that is targeted. While the purpose of this treatment is to kill the problem bacteria or infection, it can also have the same effect on good bacteria that is needed to sustain good health. Side effects include nausea, fever and allergic reactions. Perhaps the most common problem is diarrhoea which is a result of the antibiotic disrupting the balance of healthy bacteria in the intestinal tract.

When antibiotics first hit the medical market they were considered a miracle cure, and is the key to eliminating Lyme Disease. However it is now apparent that there are a number of unhealthy side effects. This is a problem that many doctors are now solving with a relatively new dietary supplement called probiotics.

Probiotics

Probiotics are microorganisms or bacteria that live in the human intestinal tract. Nowadays it is possible for people to induce probiotics in capsule form, similar to a dietary supplement. Probiotics help the body's natural immunity, keep us healthy and help our digestion system. As opposed to antibiotics, probiotics are supplements containing live bacteria (sometimes referred to as "friendly" bacteria) that aid in proper bodily function. It is therefore common for patients on antibiotic courses to also apply probiotics to their treatment. This is an effective way to fight the adverse consequences of antibiotics, as well as boosting the natural immune system while fighting infection or disease.

The treatment of lyme disease can cause unwanted side effects. Bishop explores the value of probiotic supplements as a possible solution.


Bishop Chanakira