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Posted 5/7/2014 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
As I wait for results from testing...I would like to start healing - can anyone recommend what I should start with - vitamins/herbs, etc. I already am taking Vita C, B complex, B12, Vit D, Cal/Mag, extra Magnesium, adrenal support, CoQ10.

has anyone heard of using Grapefruit seed extract?

Feel like I'm going crazy with these symptoms.

Thanks,
Posted 5/7/2014 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, GSE has antimicrobial and antifungal (good for candida) properties and is said to be a cyst buster. I have been using it for several years along with my various ABX protocols. Start with only a few drops in 6 oz of water and ramp up slowly.

Cat's Claw, Japanese knotweed, Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar, and Colloidal Silver are also low cost natural remedies.

Also start using a good quality probiotic and start a low carb, anti-inflammatory diet.
Posted 5/7/2014 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Girlie,

Good for you, I can see you have been reading up! That looks like a very good start. There are some others you can use instead of GSE, wobenzyme n, nattokinase, and serrapeptase are all good cystbusters. Just don't take more then one cyst buster as it is considered a blood thinner.
Posted 5/7/2014 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. The supplements I have been taking - I chose them because of symptoms I have - not even thinking of Lyme initially. But, I did read something about grapefruit seed extract...so i may try that. I also have serrapeptase that I haven't tried yet - unopened bottle. I bought it 5 months ago for all the unexplained pain I had...but then as more symptoms appeared, I got discouraged, and depressed, overwhelmed. I'm hoping I get a positive test for Lyme, so i can get help. (You know you're unwell when you want to have LYME just so you can get validation and treatment.If I take serrapeptase, can i also take Cat's Claw or would that be two cyst busters?
Posted 5/7/2014 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I wouldn't just take the serrapeptase without an antibiotic whether it be natural or not. Serrapeptase breaks up biofilm that bacteria hide under so just taking that isn't really a good idea. I would suggest taking it with either oregano oil or monolaurin (or both). Those two I've had strong reactions from (especially the monolaurin) so I know those are powerful. Haven't personally tried the GSE but know that's supposed to be a cyst-buster. Good luck and remember to go slow as the herx reactions can be brutal for some.
Posted 5/7/2014 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
cats claw would be fine, it isn't considered a potent blood thinner like the enzymes. Todd Paul makes a good point about perhaps not taking a cystbuster until you are on something that will kill the bacteria.
Posted 5/7/2014 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for ideas! I didn't realize Serrepatase (sp?) was a cystbuster. I won't start it now then. I am currently taking Flagyl - my GP prescribed a week of it for something else (not LYME)...and now I'm reading it could be a cyst buster. So, do the cystbusters release more active bacteria into your system...and if you're not on an antibiotic, it makes you feel worse because there isn't anything to kill the new bacteria?
I have been feeling so crappy lately - even worse since the Flagyl - maybe because it's a cystbuster???

So, maybe I'll just add the oil of oregano and wait for my blood work to come back...although it's just the standard one (not IGENEX) that the regular medical covers here in Canada...and I've been told it has a high false negative results.
And I guess some epsom salts baths couldn't hurt either.

So, if I can't get on antibiotics from my Doctor - is there really any hope I can start to feel better on natural treatments? I have no life currently - and I have to get out of this abyss I'm in. I am so sad, and feel like my life is gone...and the symptoms are so awful I sometimes feel like I'm losing my mind...is that normal?
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