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Posted 2/20/2016 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
Recently I stopped my abx due to intense vertigo. Since then the vertigo has almost stopped, but a lot of my lime symptoms which were going away came back. What have you found to help the head pain, as I've felt like there's a knife in my head for a few days now?

Also I recently started an herbal protocol. I take Cordiceps, 4 of the Lyme core protocol from dragon botanicals, stefania, skullcap, and sida. Would you say this is a good start? And um, well I know it's different for everyone, but how long did it take you personally to see improvements on an herbal treatment? I'm just a tad panicky 😥

Thank you!
Posted 2/20/2016 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
I'd have to ask you what you are treating, and what "4 of the Lyme core protocol from dragon botanicals" actually would be (which ones?).

I saw enough improvement for me to know that I was not going to die from these infections by the end of 2 months, but my understanding is that this is kind of early - maybe it was because I was so severe that even a slight improvement was that noticeable.

Do be sure that you are detoxing just as much as you possibly can. Vertigo can be caused by a number of things with these infections, but one thing we know, detoxing as much as you possibly can is never a waste.
Posted 2/23/2016 6:17 AM (GMT 0)
Vertigo is typical; I had that when on abx. The symptoms coming back are typical for stopping abx as well (they come out of hiding when the cat's away).

I can't comment on the headaches as I didn't have them. However the herbal protocol you're using sounds like you're off to a great start. I would keep increasing the Green Dragon Core Protocol until you have herx reactions from it and then stay at that level until you feel comfortable upping the quantity. Ideally you want to get to 12 pills, 4x/d- that's the maximum does, anyhow. Stephania, skullcap, sida acuta all great as well.

Improvements are indicated by herx reactions - at least for me they were - because the bugs were dying off constantly - so in my case I saw improvements daily.

Keep up the good work!
Posted 2/23/2016 7:17 AM (GMT 0)
The combination of the vertigo like dizziness and the awful headaches could be signs of Babesia. You could speak to your LLMD about adding in a Babs herb to your protocol.

How long until you see real progress really depends on your toxin load and how long you were symptomatic before you were diagnosed. Often we make progress but still feel so lousy we don't realize that we are getting better. It's often a bit of a roller coaster ride. Keep in mind that you are on the ride which is key. You have started the journey towards getting well and you will get there. The longer you stay on the ride the better you will feel.

You will get better. We've all been more than a bit panicky so you are in good company. Hang in there.
Posted 2/26/2016 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
You may want to add Andrographis. ....is it ear verigo or head ?...
Posted 2/26/2016 7:51 AM (GMT 0)

jrpsf said...
How long until you see real progress really depends on your toxin load and how long you were symptomatic before you were diagnosed. Often we make progress but still feel so lousy we don't realize that we are getting better.


jrpsf - you just described my experiences. When I look at my symptom chart...I see that I've 'lost' some symptoms along the way...but I still don't feel like I've improved much. I started out with many symptoms...and losing a few ...doesn't seem to make me feel much better - partly due to the fact that a few of my worst symptoms are still here with me...going strong.
Posted 2/26/2016 11:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there and welcome to the forum. I, too, have recently been getting the stabbing headaches. I thought I was fortunate not to get them but here I am dealing with this debilitating symptom. For me, I have found that a strong cup of caffienated coffee and sometimes 2 Excedrin Migraine capsules almost immediately rids the headaches. I don't necessarily like taking the combo but, hey, it works and I will monitor my liver and kidney functions.

Patty
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