Good to Hear

Have you ever been tested or treated for neurotoxicity?  I tested positive on the visual constrast sensitivty test indicating contrast deficits related to neurotoxicity.  The waste products of Lyme spirochetes are neurotoxins, hence the brain fog.  Neurotoxins put pressure on the optic nerve creating visual contrast deficits that are not correctible with glasses or contacts.  Mercury (especially from amalgam fillings) and mold can also cause brain fog. 

From what I understand, herbals or the prescription drug cholestyramine will clear this up if it is from Lyme (or mold).  Mercury requires removal of the amalgams and chelation, and you should do it under the supervision of a healthcare professional, otherwise damage can be done.  With mold mycotoxins, actual brain damage can result depending on the type of mold, and treating it will improve brain fog, but may leave some lingering fog due to the damage already done by the toxins.  I felt significantly better after the mercury was cleared, until I was exposed to mold, and I still have some issues from the mold.  I plan on going after them with more herbals after I finish treatment for candida and leaky gut.

Best wishes to you!

Although I have Lyme, Babesiosis, and Mycoplasma since 1995, I actually have not been on long-term antibiotics for these infections.  I was on antibiotics off and on so frequently during childhood that I already have leaky gut and candida pretty badly.  I keep developing sensitivities to more and more foods and environmentals factors, so after a couple of weeks of treatment on an antibiotic and an anti-protozoan last fall, I'm going through a protocol for the candida and leaky gut before I continue to treat the lingering Lyme and Mycoplasma.  The Parasitology Center confirmed that the babesiosis is gone.  A few lingering Lyme spirochetes and the mycoplasma were detected in a live cell analysis last week.  After the gut protocol, I plan on going after the Lyme and mycoplasma with the Cowden protocol.  That should also adress the neurotoxicity aspect.  (It should help with mold toxins, too, because the herbals cleanse deeply).

I am aware of several products that can help remove biofilm: the Boluoke you mentioned is an herbal product from Chinese Medicine, Dr. Dale (homeopath I saw at a health expo) has Biofilm Detox (an herbal), and there's also Bromelain.  I don't know to what degree these would interfere with antibiotics.  You'll have to check with your health practitioner.  I know activated charcoal is a general detoxifier.

Best wishes!

Hi MysteryLyme,

You can see if someone in your area does a visual contrast sensitivity test, or you can take one online for about $15: http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/

Best wishes!