Changing my diet and going off abx gave me my life back.

I was diagnosed with Lyme, EBV and Chlamydia Pn. in September after being very sick for 6 months. I had painful joints, IBS, adrenal issues, terrible hypoglycemia, fatigue and depression. My doctor put me on 400mgs a day of Doxy and a bunch of supplements. I felt better for a few months (mostly due to the anti inflammatory properties in Doxy) I ended up with bad yeast problems (despite probiotics) and so after being on Doxy for 3 months I was taken off and all my symptoms came back. My doctor then decided I needed a stronger antibiotic regimen so he put me on Ceftin and Azithromycin. As they didn't have any of the anti-inflam. properties of Doxy I not only didn't feel better but got incredibly sick and depressed. I couldn't excercise, I had terrible IBS and constipation. I found myself in a comatose state half the time. I didn't want to be around people. I had constant headaches and was in the worst state I have ever been in. I was so toxic at that point I thought I was gonna explode (I had NOT taken detoxing seriously when i was on abx!)
I decided to take matters into my own hands (with my LLMD's blessing). I went on a major detox program. First thing I did was go off all antibiotics. Then I went and had 5 colonics over a 2 week period. I also did saunas and skin brushing as well as epsom salt bathes. I go my energy back. I started exercising and MOST IMPORTANTLY changed my diet. No more alcohol, no more sugar or gluten or red meat, dairy or caffeine. Also no processed food. Nothing that comes in a box and has ingredients that aren't from the earth. I eat whole grains, vegetables, organic poultry, legumes, fruit and nuts. I eat as organic as possible. I have never loved food this much. I got my life back. yeah it takes a bit of getting used to and you have to have loads of will power but it works.
I got better and better and better. My vitamin regimen includes chlorella and Bio k (good probiotic) large amounts of C and some D (I was low) as well as liver support and magnesium which has been an ENORMOUS help in keeping me regular which keeps my toxic load way down. I exercise every other day (still lightly as I work to build up my tolerance).
I told my doc that I wanted to try to get better via herbal antibiotics so I am using teasal root right now (30 drops 2x a day) and I am tolerating it very well. I am also taking Diflucan and it has been so helpful as well.
I don't know if it is a combo of all of the above or what but I can tell you that the detoxing, diet, and going off the antibiotics gave me back my life. I am managing my symptoms this way. Long term I am not sure what will happen. I have days where my joints hurt and where I get a stabbing nerve pain in my back and after a sauna I feel tired but it passes and I have my life back.

Welcome Constantina, and Congratulations! We are very happy for you! Keep up the good work!! It's always great to hear good news. Best wishes for a speedy, complete recovery!
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I can't cut loose of the dairy and gluten. Otherwise I am right with you diet wise. I read in Cure Unknown that one person the author knew of was cured from a macrobiotic diet alone. I love beans and rice and used to be a vegetarian when I was young so the macro diet is not impossibe for me. I am glad to hear that you are feeling so much better and hope that you continue to improve. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.

I believe diet and exercise can play a big role in healing. When I joined Weight Watchers, I began to feel better and better. Nothing beats a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Organic is all the better of course, but not always affordable.

I recently back slid on my diet and consequently back slid on my symptoms.

Now, I'm back on the diet and hope things turn around symptom wise.

I use Sun Chlorella.

Hello,
I didn't really follow a book. I read The Detox Diet book by Dr. Haas but that was after I had started and it just reinforced what I already knew. I just decided to cut out processed foods and red meat, dairy, sugar, gluten and caffeine because I have issues with yeast and I wanted to detox my liver and kidneys and give my stomach a break and I realized as soon as I did that I felt better.

In my original post I had said that this takes a lot of will power but it doesn't. It actually requires very little. When you cut out foods to lose weight you feel deprived. When you cut out foods to save your life it is pretty easy.

I eat loads of salads and roasted vegetables, some fish, whole grains (quinoa is my fave), beans, lentils, organic chicken, some fruit, and nuts.

My doctor had given me detox ideas(sauna, epsom salt baths, colonics, etc) and told me exercising was imperative.

I ALWAYS feel like hell the week before my period since I have gotten sick and this is the week and, while I don't feel perfect, I am managing this in a way that has me functional and with limited pain.