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Posted 5/9/2012 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

I'm looking into starting to treat naturally, and these are the 3 Protocols I keep hearing about. If you have tried any of these, please tell me the pros and cons, and whether you would recommend them. Right now I don't know which would benefit me most, but I know I am tired of antibiotic treatment.

Any success stories, or even cautionary tales, would be helpful. So many things are running through my mind, and I can't find success rates anywhere.
Posted 5/9/2012 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
NJLyme,

I did outpatient IV rocephin and oral abx for 7 months. It helped a lot, but there were still some lingering neuro symptoms, so I did the Jernigan protocol for 6 months. It relieved almost all of the neuro stuff and I've been well for a few years.

I still do a combo of herbs just to stay ahead (hopefully).

Posted 5/9/2012 8:31 PM (GMT 0)
There's one other - the Byron White protocol - I did it for a full course (it took 6 months or so) and seemed to work well in conjunction with my abx. I think the BW helped more so with immunune system modulation which helped my body work the critters. I believe the other protocols you mention do the same (along with being anti-bacterial). Good luck. I am now doing myself a combo of Cowden and Buhner (another). Doing Samento (which I will switch to cats claw when I used of the bottle) along with Japanese Knotweek and Eleuthero, again, just to change things up and keep the critters off-balance. I even add teasel in at times. But, I still stay on my abx base of Ceftin and toggle Biaxin on-and-off at 2 week intervals.
Posted 5/9/2012 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
 

I recently did the Cowden Protocol in combination with modifed Gerson Therapy, a biofilm detox supplement, and (after 3 months) Grapefruit Seed Extract.  It knocked my Lyme symptoms out, although it did not kill off the mycoplasma.  I am still going after mycoplasma, candida, a few odd parasites, pathogenic bacteria (e. coli, pseudomonas), and hormones.

Cowden seemed gentle--little to no herxing for me until the Grapefruit Seed Extract was added.

 

Posted 5/10/2012 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
I'm doing Jernigan and it's really working well
Posted 5/10/2012 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
LoveHealth,
How are you doing Jernigan? Is it based on his book (which I just ordered a couple of days ago) or his website? I am very interested in his protocol and I intend to read his book the minute I get it!


Sinthia
Posted 5/10/2012 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
I have the book and I'm following it pretty closely. I did buy the infrared sauna that he highly recommends and I swear it's making the biggest difference of all.

I also use the basic herbs that he recommends in the perfect 7 protocol and the essential oils and the foot soaks.
Posted 5/11/2012 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
lovehealth, I tried the ir sauna and had increased tinnitus and burning in my hand sand feet. Did you have those effects from it? I would have liked to contiue but theose symptoms were costing me sleep.

thanks

Posted 5/11/2012 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
No I haven't had any of those side effects. I'm also doing a lot of other detox things from the Jernigan protocol so maybe that has helped.

I did work my way up very slowly in the sauna. Started off with just 5 mins and now am doing 30. I also started at lower temps and worked up slowly, so now I get up to 120 degrees.

The Sauna will kill stuff and can definitely make you herx, so far I haven't had any major reactions to it
Posted 5/11/2012 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
 

Yazzer,

Samento = TAO-free cat's claw

Diaba,

I suspect (but don't know for sure) that the burning symtoms from the infra-red sauna may have a connection to having heavy metals in the body.  I say this because a number of people I have met who have burning symtoms from non-ionizing radiation exposure (which infra-red radiation is) have heavy metals in their bodies.

 

Posted 9/5/2013 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Lyme14, how are you feeling now? I am starting Cowden's protocol soon so I am looking for people who have been cured by it and I am just in general looking for people's experience with it.
Posted 9/6/2013 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
Well, it's no secret that I became well from Dr. Jernigan's protocol which I followed from his book.  I never went to Hansa and it took about 1 year total before I felt totally well.  I still continue to detox (the baths, dry skin brushing, sauna, coffee enema's, yeah, I know it sounds gross but they work)....

I can't believe it's been over 7 years for me... Where has the time gone?

I think everyone has to find what works for them. 

Good luck!

Denise

Posted 9/6/2013 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
Yellow daisy,
This is yet another old thread (it's over a year old), and Lyme14 hasn't posted in over a year. Would you please try to remember to check the dates on the posts? It would lower your frustration levels if you weren't trying to post to members that are no longer active. :-)
Posted 9/9/2013 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
I posted a reply despite the post date being old because some forums send emails to people when a reply is made. I figured I would take a chance if these people ever come back.
Posted 9/9/2013 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
We do have that option for members to use here too, I just wanted to be sure that you were aware that this was an old thread and the member who have posted may or may not answer - that's all. Many that have been off this forum for a year or more don't answer any email alerts if they get them from what I've seen. I do hope that they answer, or it prompts someone else that can help to answer!
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