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Posted 10/30/2010 7:03 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Everyone,

I really could use a little help with the timing and combination of certain supplements.  I've been at this for a while but the brain fog is making it very difficult to remember anything.

I know that it's best to take the probiotics at least 2 hours after the antibiotics but can't remember if I can take the Serrapeptase and Magnesium Taurate at the same time as the probiotics. 

I just started oral rifampin, zithro and nystatin again and take the meds and a bunch of supplements in the afternoon (my morning) and at night (my evening) with meals if I can eat. 

 I also just purchased Braggs Raw Apple Cider and Blackstrap Molasses at the suggestion of a few of you on the forum.  Can you please advise how much and where I should be fitting these two in?

It just seems I'm not awake enough hours to fit all of the things I'm suppose to take in...lol!

Thank you so much.

Posted 10/31/2010 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
I understand the feeling. Too many things that can't be taken all at once. I've come to the conclusion that I can't get it right every day, so I just do the best I can and take everything I can, when I remember that I have to take them. I set an alarm on my phone too, to go off a few times a day.

I don't take ANY of the things you are on, so I can't help you there. I avoid copious amounts vinegar and molasses because I have yeast problems and they counteract my probiotics. My doctor wants me to limit extra magnesium too, because apparently it can help the lyme resist medications. I guess there are a lot of different theories on all that though.
Posted 10/31/2010 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for responding MoralAnimal.

I've heard the different theories on magnesium but have decided to stick with what my llmd is advising me to take for now. I'm not sure if different types of magnesium make a difference or not. I was told that it's very important not to take the magnesium with the antibotics and to wait at least a few hours though.

From what I've been told and have read Braggs Raw Apple Cider is actually good for yeast issues...very different from regular vinegar.

I thought the same thing about the blackstrap molasses but was told by someone that it helps with low iron and does not react the same as regular sugar which we lymies need to stay awake from. I really don't remember the full explanation on this one...ugh! I have low iron levels but was told iron supplements can also stir up/feed the bacteria so I asked the PA at my llmd's office and she said to go ahead and take the blackstrap molasses...at least that's what I think I remember her saying...ugh!


I know what I can't take with or close to the antibiotics but am confused how to fit those things in and if I can take them together or need to separate them also. I'm just so confused in general these days...LOL
Posted 10/31/2010 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
i know there are a few ways to get iron. i cook with a cast iron skillet every day to get my iron. When i worked in mexico on medical mission, we instructed patients to boil their beans and soups with iron nails.

sorry i can't help anymore.
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