Babesia discussion || Dives into a discussion about Babesia || Treating Babesia infection

This video discusses Babesia, a parasite that causes the disease known as babesiosis. Babesia is often transmitted through tick bites, just like Lyme disease. Babesia infection can lead to various symptoms, including fatigue, fever, and anemia, as the parasite attacks red blood cells. Understanding how to diagnose and treat Babesia is crucial, especially since it can be co-infected with Lyme disease.
We explore signs of Babesia infection, including flu-like symptoms and more severe effects in those with weakened immune systems. Proper diagnosis usually involves blood tests, including Babesia-specific tests that identify the presence of the parasite. The video also highlights different strains, like Babesia microti, Babesia duncani, and Babesia gibsoni, which are commonly found in other regions.
In terms of treatment, Babesia requires medications like atovaquone and azithromycin, often in combination. Depending on the severity of the infection, some cases might need more intensive therapy. We also discuss the importance of recognizing Babesia early to prevent long-term health complications.
This informative session explains how babesiosis is treated and diagnosed and what symptoms to watch out for if you’ve been bitten by a tick. Awareness of Babesia is vital for timely treatment and avoiding more serious health issues caused by this parasite.
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[@florencepratt389]

I just lost my brother from babeziosis. He said at emergency room to check for tick illness. One hospital never checked. A month prior he went to emergency room with congested heart failure was treated and released. A week ago in hospital again and tick illness was detected, treated for lyme. Then discovered with further testing he had babeziosis. Liver disease jaundice and finally kidney failure put him in a very bad state. Dialysis was done and his life ended shortly afterwards. Do not underestimate the serious issues of this sickness. More research should be done and more awareness should be made ❤

[@khenry5729]

Many nursing home residents should be tested for these things.

[@eternallygratefulholistic2422]

bingo! And physically pts for certain

[@Tinyteacher1111]

ALL OF THEM!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Thank you, Dr. Cameron, for your continued efforts to learn and teach about this! I have live Babesia Mycroti, Bartonella, and several infections that resurfaced. I’ve been sick for 20 years from different toxin-based illnesses. I got much better, moved here, and was bitten by another tick, which put me in a tailspin of overlapping infections and viruses. I have a broken shoulder that isn’t healing because of lack of blood flow. I’m 69, but got Babesia in Rochester, MI, about 3 or 4 years ago. First, I was treated with Malerone and Azithromycin, and now I’m on herbal remedies. Please don’t stop your work! If you need a guinea pig, I’m available!!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@kali542 Aren’t you being treated?

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@kali542 I should have thanked you before. So, thank you! I was told by my doctor that you can’t cure it, but you can get it into remission. It makes antibodies that, hopefully, lie dormant in your body, like Herpes Simplex or EBV, unless your immune system gets weakened again. I take vitamins like whole food C, probiotics, use a product called Agricept to kill any pathogens in my food products before I eat them. It’s hard and expensive, but I’ve been sick for 21 years from overlapping toxins. Good luck!!! I hope we can both beat this thing. My dizziness has gone away, but I’m extremely tired because I’m severely anemic and have low iron levels. I’m trying to fight this, but I find it hard to function because I’m extremely stressed and overwhelmed (my adult mentally disabled son has stolen my money), and I have horrible trauma from his physical abuse. He’s now in jail.

[@backwardog1]

Research ivermectin as an anti parasitic. Safe effective and stops symptoms in 3 days.

[@BriBorgersen]

@@Tinyteacher1111 being treated doesn’t mean being cured.. or even getting better

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@@BriBorgersen I believe it means getting better than I was!

[@parenp9879]

My father is currently in the hospital in NY being treated for Bebesia. Today makes day 8, it's stressful to see him go through what he's going through. He is now on the alternative treatment since first line therapy showed some resistance. Thank you for all this info.

[@parenp9879]

​@kali542 Late 60's no other comorbidities. Fever subsided 2 days ago. He has no appetite, very dizzy and is extremely fatigued now. I suspect it could be adverse effects of quinine.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@@parenp9879 im in my late 60’s and the worst Lyme infection is Babesia which was alive in my body and brain. My doctor had never seen a live version before, and she’s been doing this for many years. It may be the Babesia that’s causing these symptoms. I experienced all those things for 2 years before I decided it may be Lyme, only because my adult son had it after mold toxicity. I tested positive for several infections. It’s horrific! When he gets treated, the die off feels like you have malaria: sweats. Shaking uncontrollably, shivers, hot/cold intolerance, fevers, appetite changes (But I’ve been on a gluten free, dairy free, etc. diet for about 7 or 8 years.), and flu-like feelings, plus headaches and pain.

[@ellanorevannin4147]

Wow that is so weird to me that a hospital is treating Lyme disease! I live in Wisconsin and it is all hush hush. If I talk about it I am called crazy! The main stream doctors won't do anything about it. They are useless around where I live. They gave me ulcers that I had to heal myself since they said there was no cure! Lies! All lies!

[@amandahugginkiss]

You 100% just described exactly what I'm going through. I got here on my rabbit hole research journey because I'm 3 days into treatment for borrellia (amox) and as of last night I noticed petechiae on my torso. I'm so happy I stopped to watch this video because I go straight to the NIH or other trusted sources to read my face off. This was such a wonderful amount of information to continue to steer my learning. And I'm probably about to buy that book to give to the pcp who ignored my symptoms and didn't want to order my lyme test in the first place.

[@debkiehm7634]

Ya I feel your pain cuz it's the same for me. 😔

[@majez9108]

I wish this doctor was treating me. I'd be so lucky to finally be healed

[@debkiehm7634]

Me too 😔

[@Richardofdanbury]

Is babesia a recurring parasite, much like malaria? I once had a Belgium friend who had fought in the Belgium Congo in the late 1950's he contracted malaria and even when I knew him in the 1970's he had bouts of malaria every once or twice a year. I'm asking because in 2021 I had babesia and was hospitalized for nearly a month. It was extremely difficult in recovering as I had to go through intense physical and occupational therapy to relearn basic movements and functions. Even today in 2024 I sometimes go through bouts lasting 12 to 24 hours of fever, sweats and headaches once or twice a year for no apparent reason. These events happen once or twice a year. I also read in research that babesia parasite stays within the human body forever after initial contract.

[@AllThingsConsidered333]

I got very sick from the liquid atovaquone but handle the combo pill well… but I’m in another flare of babesia, bartonella and borellia.. been treating since 2016. Every time I stop, within a few weeks to a few months symptoms always return. So discouraging. I finally got pathogens verified through Igenex.

[@channel8-bit433]

Ive had the same problem. Artemisin and antimalarial herbs for life. Im trying methylene blue too.

[@mikehigham9552]

How are you doing now?

[@joynjrny]

I just had the panel done and Babesia has the highest marker along with EBV. I was tested 10 yrs ago with the standard Elisha/western blot. I think I got bit when I was a kid which has resulted in a cascade of other chronic illnesses starting with chronic tonsillitis. I also believe I passed onto my children, and will get them tested. They both have the same elevated liver and bilirubin issues I do (and NO it’s not Gilbert’s syndrome.) I had thyroid cancer, I have small fiber neuropathy and POTS, etc. I think it would be great if you mentioned how dangerous taking steroids, or getting injections is. I had a facet joint injection and it made all my symptoms flare really bad. I’m grateful in a way because it exposed it just as I got the test done but it’s really dangerous!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I had to check to see if I had written this comment! Same here, but no am being treated for a live Babesia infection. It’s insidious, and my family and ex-boyfriends don’t care! I can send them a short video so they understand what I’m going through, but they don’t watch them. I gave up.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@kali542 Same with my adult son. I’m unvaxxed.

[@debkiehm7634]

It's not that they don't care. They just don't know what to do. It seems like they don't care I know because I'm in the same boat nobody can heal you. You have to heal yourself....

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Thank you! I have a live Babesia Mycroti and can hardly go anything! I’m so lightheaded, weak, and white! I look and feel horrible but I’m being treated herbally. I also have Bartonella and another thing. I have the malaria shakes, panic atttacks, and need protein. I don’t know how to deal with this except stay on my herbs.

[@kayealbritton3229]

I have the babesia d. 8yrs no help no hair having trouble walking

[@judychurchard498]

! 19:24 !!

[@cpfcjames7504]

​@@kayealbritton3229you have hair loss?

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@@kayealbritton3229 you aren’t being treated? You can treat yourself. I’ll tell you what I take. I’ve heard this SO many times before!!! It’s a disgrace to our country and medical system! I’m too dang sick to even do anything about it. I can’t even get my taxes done with the complicated paperwork and medical deductions. I HATE taxes!!!! I can’t even deduct household help, and I had a broken arm, bruised all over my body, fell and broke my foot, and I STILL can’t even deduct the help!

[@carolinemacrae6227]

I gave Morgellon's. Now after three blood tests close to gether the dr says I am low on vit b12 and have anemia. Is this disease covered up like Morgellon's or can I get tested for this aswell? Ivw been run ragged by family and toxic carers of family member. And ive been feeling faint to the point of almost fainting after walking a few feet to the shop.

[@jamesmcmahonii8433]

I got Lyme and 2 forms of Babesia. My muscles tear off my body by simply sleeping, sitting, or showering. My back and neck muscles "unzipped" 2 days ago while i was standing at my standing desk. Its a bad deal.

[@BriBorgersen]

Wow i can’t relate. Its terrible. No matter what I do or don’t do I still end up with pain and even worse physical injuries! It’s perplexing. I never attributed it to Babesia but maybe it is

[@Tinyteacher1111]

That’s awful. I don’t know what that means, but my spine feels like there a burning poker in it. The leg and entire body pain are horrendous, on top of feeling like you have the flu. I’m 69, trying to run a house, take care of myself, my little dog, and be as normal as possible. Hard to do!

[@leticiareyes3869]

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[@eternallygratefulholistic2422]

Mepron didnt at all cure babesiosis for me. My blood smear after a year of mepron was so positive my LLND daid she never had seen a positive smear like mine

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I wonder if malerone and zithromycin killed mine before I had to start taking herbs. I have to go for another panel in a week. My doctor said the same thing about mine. WTH???

[@khenry5729]

Ivermectin

[@bg5760]

What about ivermectin? Is it a treatment?

[@ellanorevannin4147]

​@@bg5760 it is. It is used for parasites and bebesia is a parasite.

[@ellanorevannin4147]

​@@bg5760 I was put on Ivermectin for a whole month with 12 mg. Safest drug I have ever taken!

[@LongLiveCrypto]

This is proving hopeful for lyme. Does it also help fight babesia?

[@valeriepetruk798]

Lyme’s Disease

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Don’t they get tested for what they may have first? I was.

[@BriBorgersen]

Are you talking about the case studies? Many providers especially in the hospital system are not educated on these illnesses and therefore never think to test them

[@Tinyteacher1111]

@@BriBorgersen No. I found a doctor who is a mold and Lyme specialist. I know about hospitals and doctors. They don’t even want to learn about this, while people suffer needlessly.

[@jmpsavescars]

Just started doxy today this is long term lyme? But maybe i need to be treated for babesia, years of not feeling good at all recently has manifested with terrible flareups axiety, tachacardia, im in ma i would like to see you. Im sick of being sick

[@franciscafazzo3460]

I got a lazy dumb a** supposed to lime.Litter of Doctor who thinks as if for my sin as the answer right, I need some aggressive medication.Man, this is b*******, and you guys know the answers.And we play these games.You go to these conferences?Why does no one agree

[@deborahakey9308]

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[@Tinyteacher1111]

Sorry for the repeat comment. I am so sick and I was recently diagnosed with a live form of Babesia Mycroti (which my doctor said she’s never seen before). I’m pasty-looking, lightheaded, and my broken shoulder isn’t healing after 9 months because of lack of blood flow. I had no idea these we’re connected until I heard it mentioned today. 🥲

[@backwardog1]

Research ivermectin.

[@cpfcjames7504]

​@@backwardog1how about malarone or artemisia?

[@backwardog1]

@cpfcjames7504 Sorry, not familiar with those. I'll do some research review. I can vouch for the Ivermectin from personal experience .

[@cpfcjames7504]

@@backwardog1 did you treat babesia with ivermectin alone?

[@backwardog1]

@cpfcjames7504 Yes. No antibiotics. Just normal organic supplements + vite C, D. Started on wormwood extract (natural anti-parastic) as soon as I felt bad. Dr's blood test two weeks later confirmed the parasite and then started on the Ivermectin. Wormwood alone was not strong enough to kill it off.