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Posted 8/13/2017 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
I started my antibiotic treatment yesterday. I seem to be tolerating the antibiotic well, but unfortunately, I am having a reaction to the liposomal glutathione. I am getting EXTREMELY sleepy and tired about 15-20 minutes after taking it. When that passes (about 2 hours afterwards), I just feel like I got hit by a truck (very fatigued, shaky, a little nauseated, but sleepiness seems to reduce a little bit). After looking through some previous posts about this, it appears you can have a herx to the glutathione. Sigh.

I am drinking plenty of lemon water and did a detox bath last night, but I think I need to add a few more detox methods to help rid my body of these nasty critters. I will add dry brushing and hopefully activated charcoal.

Any suggestions on a good brand/dosage to use for activated charcoal and how/when to use it? I am taking antibiotic 2x a day, liposomal glutathione 1x a day, and methylfolate 1x day. I am thinking about taking the liposomal glutathione at night since it is making me so sleepy, but not sure if I should take that in the morning or not.

I think I read I should take the activated charcoal at least 2 hours after the antibiotic?

It all seems so confusing right (what to take and when), so I would appreciate any guidance.

Post Edited (jmoore06) : 8/13/2017 3:18:53 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/13/2017 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
I either order mine from Amazon or I pick them up at my local health food store.

I take 2 capsules at a time with 1 1/2 glasses of water. I used to take one glass - but I find I'm a bit constipated with only the one glass.

Take them two hours before and after anything else you don't want flushed out of your digestive system.
Posted 8/13/2017 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
So, if your last antibiotic is 5:00 p.m. and then you eat dinner after - say 5:15

You can take the Activated Charcoal at 7:15

Probiotics at 9:15

That's just an example to show you the timing.
Posted 8/13/2017 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
That's true, 2 hour window. Once you get a schedule worked out, you will get the hang of it. I use NOW brand. I take it 2 to 3 times a day. Once with diamatreous earth, once with bentonite clay, and alone (if I wake up) in the middle of the night.
Posted 8/13/2017 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for the information...it all seems a little overwhelming right now, but I think I will get the hang of it. Having this for over 15 years, I shouldn't have expected anything less than what is happening right now. I thought I couldn't feel any worse than I did, but boy, was I wrong!

This forum has been invaluable to me through this process and I appreciate your help so much!
Posted 8/13/2017 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
We've used Nature's Way brand and like others say take 2 hours away from everything else. Hope you get some relief from it. It has worked off and on for DS.
Posted 8/14/2017 9:24 AM (GMT 0)
I have so many other time-sensitive meds, the only time I find convenient to take charcoal is 5-6 AM; I wake up, take two caps, then go back to sleep for two hours. Then I can have breakfast and all my pills without waiting and getting hungry.
Posted 12/6/2017 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hello - I know this is from a couple months ago, but I had a question about Activated Charcoal.. I understand the 2 hours.. but how often and how much should you take? I feel like taking it really helps me with herxing and die off symptoms, but i wasn't sure if it was something you can take long term or if you need to take a break after a couple days. Thanks for any help or info smile
Posted 12/6/2017 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
I used to give DS 1 capsule but I think you can definitely take a few. I've unfortunately seen it used to mop up a drug overdose and they pump it continuously into the stomach via a tube in nose so high doses are used.

We used Nature's Way. I would keep fluids up since it can cause some constipation so I've heard. Glad it's working for you.
Posted 12/6/2017 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks yancync smile and you do that for weeks at a time? or do you give him time off in between? I hope that you are all feeling better. I always pray that my children never have to go through this sad
Posted 12/6/2017 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your kind thoughts. I was doing it when he was herxing and home from school which was a lot of the time the first 1.5 years of treatment. Now he is doing really well and he hasn't taken it in 6 months at least. So he would take it maybe 2 days in a row. You can try it daily - I'm pretty sure some here do. Like others said, it's so hard to find the time to squeeze it in.

Hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted 12/6/2017 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
So happy to hear he is doing better. I seem to be moving in the right direction.. just need some extra help detoxing! No kidding I do herbals and it seems that I am taking something every hour!

Thanks so much. This site has been so helpful. Lots of info!
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