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Posted 8/21/2015 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
As some of you may know, I'm transitioning from Cowden to Buhner.

Buhner calls for 1-3 500mg capsules of Cat's Claw 3-4 times/day.

Cowden never had me taking Samento (TOA-free Cat's Claw) more than BID so I already bumped that up to TID...and slowly switched to the Green Dragon Botanical Cat's Claw capsules TID.

How do you know if you need a higher dose?

I still have to add Japanese Knotweed....and am in the early stages of titrating Buhner's herbs for Babesia.

I'm thinking I might get started on everything and see where that takes me before increasing the Cat's Claw.

Getting input from others who have walked the path before me would help.

Thanks to all who post!
Posted 8/21/2015 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
I started low 1 cap 3 X daily (you might want to start even lower - twice daily)...
I went up to 3 caps 3 X daily.

I never herxed on that amount...I think Rowingmom said..if you don't get up to the full amount - it doesn't matter...it may just take longer...
Posted 8/21/2015 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
I take (3) droppers of Cat's Claw tincture 2x/day; 30 drops Japanese knotweed 2x/day, and 30 drops CSA blend 2x/day. I take them all together with 20 drops of GSE and a splash of Braggs ACV in about 6 oz of water.

I have a hard time taking any meds 3x/day. I take my magnesium and probiotics between 10 and noon; and my ABX, herbs and supps at 5:30 am and 6 pm
Posted 8/22/2015 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the input!

Well, I started Cat's Claw by substituting one cap for one out of my 3 doses of Samento and then I switched out another one. I'll be taking Cat's Claw for all 3 doses today.

I was having a hard time understanding Buhner's words about finding the right dose - I guess the right dose is one that prevents unmanageable herxes?

At this point, I realize I should work up to the 3 caps 3 X day.

And, juggling everything is surely a challenge - especially when abx are in the mix.
Posted 8/22/2015 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, cd - juggling it all is a job in itself.

I'm so glad I'm not on Amox - with a three X daily dosing anymore...that was the worst.

I have changed my schedule recently. I take some 'stuff' every other day, but a double dose.
I do that with my magnesium, my vit.D and a few others...ones that I don't need for immediate symptom relief...but just need to keep the levels up. I just got tired of the schedule - and trying to fit it all in.

So far, it works for me.
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