New to Monolaurin

Thanks for all the posts. I was diagnosed by Hair Analysis to have Lyme of a (biological warfare type, whatever that means) 2 years ago by a ND who also has it. She gave me a list of things to take which consisted of coconut oil, and lots of vitamins and bach flower remedies, baths with boron, h2o2, baking soda (aluminum free) and epsom salts. I had relief of skin rash from this but eventually I started having low back pain and cysts along my middle spine. I first thought it was shingles so I went to the emergency room and got tested and it was negative now I guess the little buggers are causing more than rash, confusion, sleep disorder and restless leg. I just got the bio film and monolaurin but I have been on turmeric and grapefruit seed extract and a little bit of coconut for a few weeks. After reading this I am worried about having the Herx. I am taking a trip this weekend. Maybe I should wait although I already took two half tsp (the stuff tastes like soap) Should I only take a half teaspoon a day for at least a week so I can build before the following weekend? I do not want to half to take any sick leave.

gwennebelle, follow your intuition and go slow. Monolaurin kills more things than just Lyme so the herxes from it can be substantial.

When I first started Monolaurin (grains) a few weeks ago I started with just 10 grains. This was enough to cause a herx. I am now up to a tablespoon daily and am glad that I started slow.

If your body (organs, immune system) has taken a toll from the infection then the last thing you want to do is to overwhelm it with a huge herx. Slow and steady wins the game.