I started a Lyme protocol, first thing is to break down the biofilm , and that solution is not horrible. I take something for the biofilm, and then take black walnut, artemisia,and oil of oregano. While researching, there are papers that have found the lyme bacteria to live in nematodes, a parasite. They are tiny, although in the roundworm family, they are small and can be asymptomatic for years. Guess what chemical is the most effective against all nematodes, yep, Ivermectin. I prefer using God's given herbs and plants, and I will stay on the herbal protocol ($$$$$$$). I am suppossed to stay on the parasite treatment for 2 months, and I have also stopped all sugars, including honey.:(. I know the Ivermectin is cheaper and a sure shot, but I have had this issue for a very long time, and my intuition tells me I should do the long term systemic treatment, so my immune system gradually heals, and that the protocol will not allow a return of the little devils. I've used Ivermectin for sheep and goats, and I know that the treatments have to be repeated. I am not surprised to hear I have these critters that are housing the Lyme bacteria. I've had my hands in the dirt and used to clean out the barn without a mask, (thats the time I wear them!), and dirty water from the barnyards has splashed me in the face more than once. I usually always flushed my eyes with silver, but parasites are tiny and microscopic sometimes. I just wanted to give a shout out to the Ivermectin, and to mention, after reading so many people who have tried it saying they felt so much better, my guess is that they feel better because they killed the damn things.