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Posted 6/6/2014 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
I am confused!!!

When I first got a tick bite I saw a ND who said to take serapeptase, grapefruit seed , and either doxy or samento/banderol.

Now I am with a MD llmd who I think knows a lot. And yet I really don't see any cyst buster or biofilm in my protocol! so confusing.

I had asked him at one point and he has said theplaquenil did the cyst busting and that I could add bolouke if I want to.

 I feel like I call their office every day or so with questions.

But essentially I wondering if I should add serapeptase andgrapefruit seed to my protocol, and if I would have to check with the doctor first or not?

I know grapefruit seed is mild but is serapeptase harmless? Isn't it made of worms?

And also, I am 50 or more days into treatment, and I travel just to see this doctor because he has a good reputation etcetra- so why did he not prescribe a biofilm and cyst treater in my protocol?

So is it okay just to add the serapeptase and grapefruit seed? And remind me, empty stomach? 1/2 hour before antibiotics?

any other thougths. Again, confused and discouraged- why did the doctor not include this in my protocol, yet he includes these things like Nac, norival and mtfh something or other? It seems like he knows what he is doing but isn't biofilm and cyst treating the basic part of lyme treatment?

Posted 6/6/2014 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
If he says it is okay to add the serrapeptase in I would go with that. I'm not a big fan of GSE and a lot of people have switched to one of the protease enzymes like serrapeptase, nattokinase etc.

The herbal cystbusters I was always told to take away from food. And I would always take my antibiotics with food so about 90 minutes after/before is when I would take the enzymes.

Hope this helps! You are learning a LOT, totally normal to be confused. The picture will become mroe clear once you can identify what is working!
Posted 6/6/2014 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
opugirl- can you please explain- you mean serapeptase instead of grapefruit seed?

I had thought they were for different purposes? can you please clarify? thanks

Posted 6/6/2014 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
They are both considered to be cyst busters so I am kind of surprised they would put you on both. I have heard of others using both, perhaps they are stronger together but grapefruit has a fair amount of interactions with other drugs so for that reason, I would not use it even though studies with GSE are not conclusive.

I would just call your dr, double check about the serrapeptase, you can always add something else in if you feel it is necessary
Posted 6/7/2014 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
I asked my LLND about a month ago if I should start GSE or Serrapeptase and she said no not at this time. I do take plaquenil, many abx and supplements and a few herbs. I would ask your dr. before taking anything. I'm sure he's got a plan:)
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