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Posted 11/7/2011 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning Everyone!!

Week before last, I used my sauna 3 times. Later that week, I had a pretty bad herx with electrical shock type feelings in my feet. Anyhow, I finally starting feeling pretty good on Friday and have felt great Sat & Sun with no shock feelings. Sunday, back in the sauna for 30 minutes. Woke up last night with those electrical shock feelings in my feet again.

I'm convinced that the sauna is causing me to herx and that is what is bringing on some of my symptoms. I guess this is a good thing but boy, I sure do hate those feelings in my feet. Ouch!

Is anyone else here using a infrared sauna and if so, how often, how long and at what temp are you using? I go in for 30 minutes at around 130-135 degrees and am sweating like crazy when I am done.

My LLMD said that the saunas are very good for lyme.
Posted 11/7/2011 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
FIR saunas are a very effective tool for detoxing!! I'm really glad to hear that you are using one!

You might want to back down to 20 or 25 minutes at a time until you get more accustomed to it. No need to push too hard or too fast, as it really doesn't help matters. Also please be sure that you are very well hydrated before, during and after using the sauna! Don't want you to pass out from dehydration either!! smhair

I'm sure that those who have saunas will be along shortly to let you know what temps they use and how long they stay in the sauna - or you can use the search function, as I know that there have been several conversations about using saunas here!!
Posted 11/7/2011 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
My hubby and I are hoping to make our 3 person sauna this January!!! I'm so excited!!
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