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I had a parasite for a year and a half and been on 5 courses of antibiotics. last stool sample was negative but i still feel awful. any thoughts?

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Not infected?: Maybe you aren't really infected with a parasite. That's why five course of antibiotics were required and why you don't feel better now. Would of course need to know more about the parasite, the testing methodology and symptoms.

Answered 1/14/2013

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