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Posted 5/27/2011 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
So I've been following Stephen Buhner's herbal protocol for a little over a month now (and feeling like a new person already) and recently found out the hard way that the max dose of core protocol herbs will not work for me. Very severe gastrointestinal issues flared up and everything I ate/drank tasted like dirt/lost flavor. I took a step back down in dosage this week and the tummy issues are getting much better, but the dirt-taste in my mouth is not.

Has anyone else had this issue? Did it eventually resolve itself?

Thanks!
Posted 5/27/2011 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi aquaholical,

Glad you are feeling like a new person already!  That taste in your mouth could be caused by not relieving your bowels (is there a nicer way to phrase this?   rolleyes  ) daily or twice a day..

Are you taking any magnesium supplements or absorbing magnesium through your skin in detox baths?   Diet also plays a huge role as far as bowel movements.   If constipation is a problem for you, I do not recommend any of those over the counter remedies like ex-lax, metamucil, etc.   In an emergency I have mixed a little bit of epsom salts with water which I would drink the night before, worked like a charm.  cool

Don't know if this helps,

Denise

Posted 5/27/2011 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Deeja!

And yessum, taking magnesium and hemp oil for constipation and they work wonders. Everything is moving along fine, two, three times daily at least...

a few weeks back I had an awful metallic taste in my mouth that lasted for a week or so and eventually went away, so I keep hoping this too will just go away eventually... Ack! It's really hard to eat because everything tastes so bad.
Posted 5/27/2011 9:52 PM (GMT 0)

aquaholical said...
a few weeks back I had an awful metallic taste in my mouth

i also had a metallic taste during the early stages of my Lyme (before i was diagnosed). i wonder if that's a common thing. i think i remember reading that its usually caused by too much adrenalin. but as far as the dirt taste... ive never had that! maybe it's related too the metallic taste somehow? not sure... good luck.
Posted 5/31/2011 11:38 AM (GMT 0)
Are you doing any detoxing, such as dry skin brushing, epsom salt bath soaks, etc.? The dirt-like taste may be telling you that you need to help your body get rid of toxins from the lyme die-off. See the thread at the top of the forum for those new to Lyme for more info on detoxing.
Posted 5/31/2011 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
I just started detox baths last week--a day or two after this dirt taste started. Hasn't seemed to have made a difference yet but gawd I'm hoping.
Posted 8/18/2013 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
When taking any type of medications if you experience any form of G.I. issues which subside once you slow down or discontinue the use, you most likely have a G.E.R.D. (gastrointestinal esophageal reflex disease), you should consult your doctor about proper medication for that as well as an alternative to your current medication.
Posted 8/18/2013 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
I wonder if one of the herbs is causing this bad taste. Maybe research this idea.

Patty
Posted 8/18/2013 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
I'm doing herbals and have not had this issue. My LLND has me on a lot of antioxidants, she says they help to keep the toxins moving through.

I take something called Cell Food which helps increase oxygen and it's helped with herxing
I also take Haritaki which has been amazing for my digestion, but they say it helps with breaking up biofilms and bonds with toxins.

plus a tumeric supplement and curcumin, which are both strong antioxidants

The herbs are great for killing the Lyme, but you need to support detoxing even stronger. I am guessing you're system could be overloaded.
Posted 8/19/2013 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Buhner suggests that the metallic taste reaction is possible with larger doses of some of the herbs. I think he recommends reducing the amount. Check his website.
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