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Posted 8/7/2013 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
I have now killed a herx 3 times by exercising. I'm not doing massive major exertion, just enough to get my heart rate up and sweat a little.

This morning I was having the most skin reaction (tingling, stinging biting etc) that I've had since starting the herbs, figured it was because I upped the Teasel yesterday and am up to 5 drops twice a day.

Since it was one of my PT days at work I would rather go to the gym then start work earlier I went and did a 30 minute lightweight exercise video. After I was done and since then my skin feels almost normal.

The last 2 times I went for a brisk walk each time only 30 - 40 minutes.

So I just wanted to encourage you that if you are able to walk or move about and don't feel good. Please try it. I think the light sweating and the increased oxygen are what is doing it. My LLND keeps telling me that antioxidants are the best way to kill a herx so this makes sense.

I know not everyone here is able to get up and walk, and I truly hope that one day you can. But if you are able even if all you want to do is sleep, try and get moving. Don't overdo it, just try it and see if it helps. I mean, it's free!!! and we pay enough for all our supplements and treatments

 

Posted 8/7/2013 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
Lovehealth, It is good news to hear that someone with Lyme disease has the strength to exercise. All I can muster on days that it hits me bad is getting out of bed and walking back and forth 10 minutes at a time around the bed. Even then, the dizziness, vertigo, and fatigue make it a challenge. My walk gait has slowed down considerably due to the pain under the heel of my foot. I even noticed that I am beginning to drag my foot instead of walking normal.

As for the natural supplements that you are on, do you mind sharing what else you are on? Maybe if I start to take what you are on I can get some of my energies back. Thank you by the way for your tip on exercise.
Posted 8/7/2013 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
I am on some antioxidant's

Perque Repair Guard - she said it was safe to take up to 12 a day, I take  3 twice a day

There's another one by Thorne - Meriva-SR Curcumin Phytosome I take 2 twice a day

These two supplements alone helped me break a major muscle spasm

She said that her experience has been to throw antioxidants at a herx.

She also has me on Bio Elim by Forest Center

Except for Thorne, I have to buy these directly from her. The Perque is the most expensive as it's $140 for 180 pills. At my current dosage that's a month supply.

I am sorry to hear that you're having so much trouble getting around. This stupid disease is just horrible.

 

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