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Posted 2/24/2016 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
I just started the Buhner protocol a couple weeks ago, and this morning while I was showering I broke out in an awful, burning rash all over my face and body. I would guess it's hives, although I've never had hives that I can remember.

I'm trying to figure out what herb caused it, and if any of you know if any of these herbs I've taken are likely?

I've been taking Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw for two weeks.
Four days ago I added Eleuthero. And two days ago I added just a few drops of Red sage and skullcap. I haven't taken anything since last night.

Just took a couple benadryl and am hoping this will go away soon.

I'm so frustrated. I feel like my body just rejects everything I try.

Thanks for any help!
Posted 2/24/2016 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
I think you took too many herbs too fast to pinpoint which one is the culprit. My recommendation (from just lil ole me) is to stop the herbs and heal the rash. Then start all over. One herb, one drop 2 times a day. On day 2, same herb maybe 2 drops, 3 times a day. This is how you slowly work up one herb at a time. Do one herb for about 7 days slowly moving up and then add herb No. 2 in the same way you took herb No. 1.

Keeping a journal is very helpful because you can then tell which herb was your latest.
Posted 2/24/2016 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, PeteZa. Now that I've calmed down and had time to think, I did take some supplements this morning- one was niacin. Could it have been a bad niacin flush? I've never had a niacin flush before, but I did take it on an empty stomach and then get into a hot shower.
Posted 2/24/2016 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, Niacin can cause awful flushes from what I've read! I hope that it calms down quickly!!

But I would still suggest that you not rush through adding in new things like that. A few more days in between would tell you if you are reacting to what you just added in or not usually.
Posted 2/24/2016 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. Niacin can cause a rash-like flushing that really burns. I tried it once before an hour long power-walk and will not do that again. My skin (especially my face) was beet red and became quite sensitive. I only used 250mg and it took a couple of hours to resolve.

I can only imagine how terrible it was in a hot shower!
Posted 2/24/2016 5:07 PM (GMT 0)

JSlag said...
Thanks, PeteZa. Now that I've calmed down and had time to think, I did take some supplements this morning- one was niacin. Could it have been a bad niacin flush? I've never had a niacin flush before, but I did take it on an empty stomach and then get into a hot shower.

Yeppers! If you take a multiple and added in niacin too, that might explain it.

Do go more slowly and methodically on taking Buhner herbs. You "might" run into something that doesn't work well for you and you don't want to lose ground by starting all over.
Posted 2/24/2016 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, everyone. I'll definitely slow down on the herbs. I'm just so anxious to start getting better. :/

The rash or flush or whatever is was is finally gone- took about 45 minutes, but my skin still feels sensitive where it was.
Posted 2/27/2016 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
Bees /rife /essential oils..oxidativetherapys you still have options.
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