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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Apr 26, 202011 min read
Understanding Bartonellosis
Bartonella are a group of stealth, slow-growing, intracellular bacteria. To date, over 40 species have been identified, 14 of which...
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Battling Bartonellosis
Mar 746 min read
Update 7: 3 years and 11 months into Treatment!
January 8th, 2023 – March 7th, 2024 | Part 1 – Part 5 Let’s remember back to ‘Update 6’, specifically there were statements (with strong...
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Battling Bartonellosis
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Symptoms of Chronic Bartonella Experienced in Humans
In general, most patients suffering from chronic Bartonellosis will experience non-specific or vague symptoms (often described as...
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Battling Bartonellosis
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Bartonella | Frequently Asked Questions
New Content toward bottom [BEST VIEWED ON DESKTOP] Mobile conversion is not well formatted - pdf attached below for those on a cell phone...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Jan 7, 202327 min read
Update 6: 2 years and 8 months into Treatment
December 2021 – January 7th, 2023 | Part 1 - Part 4 For months I found myself sitting down to start this update. Fervishly wanting to...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Dec 20, 202117 min read
Update 5: 1 Year and 8 Months into Treatment
April 2021- November 2021 89 weeks!!! Can you believe it?! ONE YEAR and 8 MONTHS closer to recovering, rebuilding, and redefining my life....
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Battling Bartonellosis
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Bartonella Brochure 2021:
Galaxy Diagnostic's most recent information rundown on what we know, a resource for patients and doctors.
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Didactic Lectures discussing the Research and Science
Presented by Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt 2020 These modules provide 1 CME and AAFP credit for continuing education to medical professions:...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Mar 13, 202114 min read
Update 4: 51 weeks into treatment!
Update 4
51 weeks into treatment
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Feb 15, 20219 min read
Bartonella and Connective Tissue Disorders
Disseminated, chronic forms of bartonella can cause a myriad of sequela (complications and syndromes). Bartonella is an intracellular...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Jan 26, 202111 min read
Bartonella and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS):
Many patients with Bartonellosis and other Vector-Borne Disease suffer from a multitude of syndromes and disorders; Mast Cell Activation...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Dec 20, 20209 min read
Update #3: 39 Weeks Into Treatment
It has been 11 weeks since my last update. Long-term antibiotics are tough on the body. This disease is tough on the body. These last...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Dec 19, 20204 min read
December: Update #3, Continued
December…… By Dec 3rd, my appointment to have my silver amalgam removed had arrived. The office had just finished a quarantine from an...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Dec 14, 20208 min read
The Basics behind FAR IR Sauna Technology and it's respective Health Benefits:
The Basics of FAR IR Sauna’s: When you dive into researching saunas there is so much talk about product type, wavelengths, frequencies,...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Dec 12, 20207 min read
Let's talk SAUNAS!
Radiant Health Sauna: We all know that heat can feel like healing. There is a lot of reference and discussion of the benefits of sauna...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Oct 18, 20204 min read
ONE HEALTH
It is important to recognize that human health, animal health and environmental health are closely linked.
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Oct 8, 202011 min read
Update #2: 28 Weeks into Treatment
[Symptom Charts below] What the heck... I feel like I am in an epic time warp. That feeling where things are moving at a snail's pace yet...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Aug 20, 20207 min read
Recheck #1: Summary of Discussion Points
*Disclaimer: Notes outlined below are unique to my case and disease profile. I have shared an edited summary of my Doctor's discussion...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Aug 1, 20202 min read
Videos, Webinars, Podcasts
Audio/visual reference list of trusted resources that I've found incredibly effective and full of Bartonellosis education. I have...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
Jul 25, 202013 min read
Update 1: 14 Weeks into Treatment
This disease is THE most complicated relationship I have ever been in!!!! It is abusive, selfish, needy, unreliable, inflammatory, easily...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
May 8, 20205 min read
Part 1: I FINALLY HAVE A DIAGNOSIS
As some of you know, my health has been declining for a few years now, with 2019 being my most debilitating. It has been a journey of...
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
May 8, 20208 min read
Part 2: What is Bartonellosis? What's my Treatment Plan?
There is no set standard of care or specific protocol for battling Bartonellosis. It is very individualized to the host factors, presence of
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Dr. Nicole Vumbaco | DVM
May 8, 20203 min read
Part 3: How Am I Getting By?
Every minute, hour, day, week and month is a compounding expedition in patience. It is a fine line between tolerance, acceptance and...
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Battling Bartonellosis
May 6, 202010 min read
Neurologic Progression (2019-Current)
By the beginning of February 2019, I was FINALLY starting to feel back on track after suffering a multitude of "unexplainable" post-op...
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