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Jen3785
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Joined : Aug 2012
Posts : 45
Posted 9/2/2012 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone,
I am waiting for my Igenex test results still, but in the meantime, my LLMD put me on Samento and Banderol, increasing the dosage by one drop per dose per day. Right now I am on 10 drops per dose, 2x/day. I reached this dosage yesterday and I'm staying there because since Thursday, I have had the most extreme fatigue I've ever felt in my whole life. I get up in the morning only to go straight back to bed or to the couch 1 hour later and stay there for the whole day.
Is this herxing, and could it be this bad, just from herbals? If so, what will it be like when I start antibiotics?!
How do I tell if it's a herx, or just regular ol' Lyme disease?
Does this mean it's working?
Has anyone else experienced this?
My LLMD is closed on Fridays, so I didn't get to call before the weekend, and now with the holiday, I won't get to call until Tuesday, so any answers and advice would be great!
Thanks!
Summer3
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Posted 9/2/2012 11:03 AM (GMT 0)
I have not taken samento and banderol, but I know herbs can be extremely strong. Some are as strong or stronger than antibiotics. I think you are probably herxing. Herxing for me also consists of extreme fatigue. I don't think this necessarily means that taking antibiotics will be more difficult. It's good news that you are herxing. It means the combo is doing something to kill off the bacteria in your body.
You may want to try some detoxing to help you feel better. I use lemon water, alka seltzer gold and green food powders. I also like ginseng for energy if I have something I need to do on a very tired day (although check with your doctor before adding anything as there can be interactions with herbs).
Jen3785
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Posted 9/2/2012 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys, I'm working on detoxing!
I feel a little better today, so I think that means my body's adjusting to 10 drops, but I'm going to wait until Tuesday to start upping the dosage a little.
WWJD20, you gave me some visualization material! Everytime I take my drops now I'm going to imagine them as little soldiers going in to fight the bacteria, and for some reason, now I'm imagining when they die off, they give off like a neon green toxicity like in a comic book or something. haha. Whatever helps, I guess! I've actually read a lot on the power of visualization for healing, losing weight, being successful, etc.
The only thing about
detoxing...it's hard when you're THAT tired. I know you have to do it, it just seems tough to do anything when I'm in that state. I've also added some teas to help me get through it.
Joint pain, weakness, tremors and other neurological symptoms also got worse, so I'm convinced it's herxing now.
To me, it's just unbelievable that medicines that are all-natural like this are so powerful and mainstream medicine completely ignores them!
Traveler
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Posted 9/2/2012 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
IMO, it's because there's really no money in them! Lots -although not all - of the natural things can either be purchased cheaply or can even be grown, harvested and prepared ourselves.
Also, the main stream docs don't study herbs or their effects - they concentrate on the Pharma drugs and such.
Jen3785
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Posted 9/2/2012 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
you're right Traveler...money rules!
If docs started prescribing herbal stuff that took the place of man-made pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical companies would lose money BIG TIME. They'll never let that happen.
It's a shame we've let money take over everything, even our own well-being. :(
Traveler
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Posted 9/2/2012 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
Agreed! But we don't have to allow it to rule us! We do have LLMD's who see the value of herbs, and there are herbal protocols we can follow, as well as going to see an Alternative Health Practitioner when needed.
Traveler
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Posted 9/2/2012 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you WWJD!!! woo hoo!! Happy dance time!! You've reached the 60% mark!!! Congratulations!!!
Traveler
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Posted 9/3/2012 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so happy for you!! Now go enjoy your visit with your cousin! May the two of you really enjoy your time spent together!
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