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Posted 12/31/2016 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
My biggest hardship with treating lyme in the past and present seems to be my lack of consistency with taking my medicine. I have planned on a more through and consistent schedule that I've been following now pretty good, but I missed a day because I had a day of stomach issues (gallbladder pains and indigestion) so I didn't eat and I didn't take my herbs.

If I miss the odd days dose, will this greatly affect my path to wellness using these herbs? Do any of you struggle with this as well?

Thanks..
Posted 12/31/2016 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
Curious about this as well. I didn't do much of anything yesterday or today so far (just light detoxing) because I wasn't sure if I was herxing or fighting a stomach virus. I wanted to give my body a break if it was a stomach virus - which I think it was - and ate very light also. So far, the break is working. I'll probably start back on the herbs, etc tomorrow.

Hope you're feeling better.
Posted 12/31/2016 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
I did not miss a dosage. I am a type A OCD person. I did have to set the alarm on my phone when I was out and about. I would do the shopping thing (which is an hour's drive to it) and take my herbs in a little glass container all mixed up. I would pull into a parking lot, add a little water and chug them down.

While I was treating, I didn't feel well sometimes, but I was not sick. Even when not feeling well I took my herbs.

I think we all have to do what feels right for us individually. I don't think there is a wrong or a right way about this.
Posted 12/31/2016 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
I've skipped doses before - more times than I like to admit. Even without leaving the house, I can get so distracted mentally, that I'll miss one or more doses. While I do my very best to not skip doses, I've never had any ill effects from it. Can't say that it slowed my healing any either, as I did the same thing when I was in treatment the first time around, and I still healed Lyme in 12 months, Bart in 9 months and Babesia in 12 months.

I still take my pills everywhere with me - and when I was using the medicinal teas, I had special water bottles for each one and I took them with me as well.
Posted 12/31/2016 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
I, like Traveler, have missed doses, days, and even a week or two along the way and didn't have any ill effects. I think there is something to be said for trusting the wisdom of the body, rather than to force things, if you have an inner sense that you need a day or a weekend or a week break in the grand scheme of things. Working for me at least. Best to trust your own process is my thought. What holds true for any of us here may not hold true for you.
Posted 1/1/2017 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. That makes me feel better but I will still try not to miss. I am packing my tinctures with me to work every night now and secretly mixing them up haha. I feel like I'd be getting a lot of eyebrow raises if people saw me doing this, and I don't want to have to explain, luckily I have some privacy.

I know a lot of you healed on herbs in a years time. It doesn't seem to be working that way for me though, I have been on herbs (on and off now) since May 2016. I have seen some improvements, I've had a couple months here and there with very minimal symptoms but I am not getting there yet. Anyone go longer than a year on herbs?

Thanks smile Happy New Year you guys! smile

Posted 1/1/2017 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
I believe that lots of people have been on herbs longer than a year. I have been using them off and on longer than a year now as well, since my reinfection. Just watch to be sure that your liver and kidneys are doing well, as well as other organs, of course.
Posted 1/1/2017 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
If you have a severe pain in stomach, I think it is reasonable to skip taking medicines, because they can make a matter worse. I had similar situation, and two times I didn't take abx for 3-4 days, because my stomach was a mess and I coudn't take anything that would provoke my stomach even further.
Posted 1/1/2017 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
I have skipped when I have had bad herxes. I just get right back on and try to do extra detoxing on those days. I have not skipped healthy eating, detoxing, supplements. I carry detox tea and AKG around with me if I'm out.

I can't see where skipping now and then is a big deal. Feel better. It sounds like you were going with your gut.
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