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Posted 9/8/2015 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
My Bart symptoms were about half to 3/4 better since October last year. But they're back... I'm very emotional, my feet hurt again especially when I get up in the morning. My joints and bones hurt again.

Please wish me luck, I'm starting up Houttuynia again today. Last time I did, I herxed like crazy. No need to say that I'm really scared to get started.

I'm also getting intensive physiotherapy for my back 3 times a week, which doesn't make it better. Releasing a lot of toxins. The physiotherapist told me he only has one patient worse than me. He's honest, I can give him that... My connective tissue is in a terrible state, and there are muscle knots all along my spine he's trying to resolve.

Also, I had started Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, but the pills made me feel so sick after a few weeks: they increased my histamine levels, and not being able to break down histamine like one should, it brought back all the histamine intolerance symptoms. I'll be switching to natural desiccated thyroid. But the histamine issue isn't going away... I stopped 3 weeks ago...

End of rant... sad
Posted 9/8/2015 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, Marie! So sorry to hear this news!! (((hugs)))

I'm sure you've upped your detox in preparation of Houttuynia but I can certainly understand that you're scared to get started. Maybe it won't be as bad this time. I'll think positive thoughts for you that it won't...

Do you use a binder? If not, perhaps you might want to start one. If yes, perhaps you might want to increase the dose or add another one to your regimen.

And, geeezzz....sorry to hear that levothyroxine didn't agree with you. The fillers are usually to blame. I hope the transition to desiccated thyroid is a smooth one.

No matter what, best wishes as you move forward!!!
Posted 9/8/2015 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Oh noooooooooooooooooooo!!! Marie, you have had a really rough time lately!! I'm so very sorry!! (((((((Hugs))))))))

I too hope that your transition to natural dessicated thyroid is an easy one!! My insurance company is trying to take mine away from me. Head's up to all those with Blue Cross!! It may be coming your way soon!!

And after having used Houttuynia myself, I can most definitely understand your hesitation on going back to it - but at least you know it's effective for you.

And as long as that phisiotherapy is helping, then good for you!! But if it's not really, remember that these infections attack the connective tissues, so of course it's in bad shape! Do be careful!

And I would second the suggestion of a binder - or adding in another one if you are using one already to help you deal with all of this!!

Here's hoping you'll catch a break and have some good results with all of this!!!
Posted 9/8/2015 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Darn it, Marie!  This is such a long, hard battle, for sure.

I take Levothyroxine and do OK on it.  I, too, have battled with increased histamine levels causing all sorts of problems but only when I am in a heavy herx.  It seems it is resolving lately.

Fingers crossed for you!

Patty

Posted 9/8/2015 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Aw, Marie.....so sorry to hear you've had a setback....

Please start the Hout at a tiny dose - I'm sure you plan on that...


Gentle hugs...
Posted 9/8/2015 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you cd
I've been detoxing well. I could add bentonite/psyllium husk shakes. My doc doesn't. Want me to use activated charcoal.
I was so enthousiastic about solving the thyroid issue...

Trav,
I hope your insurance will continue covering it! Insurance only covers L-Thyroxine over here. It's also the only thyroid med used here. My GP never heard of natural thyroid hormones. It's crazy.

Thank you Patty. You've been on here for a long time too....how are you doing? Good to hear that the thyroid meds are making you better.

Girlie, I'm starting VERY low dose :-) thank you

So happy to have you all...
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