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Posted 5/31/2017 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Seems like every time I try to cut back on Buhner herbs (specifically Cat's Claw, JK), I get a lot of vibrating and tingling and a sinus infection within 24 hours. I mean, it's like totally clear and then I get complete blockage along with yellow drainage.
Posted 5/31/2017 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
Interesting, Cr3ativegirl.

I'm not sure what that could be. Those sx seem like they would be unrelated, but they are not.

I often caution people to consider a yeast/fungal issue with sinus infections, because that is so often overlooked and it's what was causing mine for 2 decades.

But I think biofilms are also an issue.

But I don't think Cat's Claw or JK do much for y/f or biofilm... so doesn't sound like an associated herx for those reasons. Sounds like bacterial, right?

Or, it could be inflammatory-related?

-p
Posted 5/31/2017 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
I get tingling also and it's on/in my nose, as well as my hands. It is worse after I take herbs - cat's claw, Japenese Knotwood, etc... I just thought it intensified symptoms. But I do not get the sinus infection.
Posted 5/31/2017 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
I went to my ENT and he gave me a week of Levaquin. It didn't touch it. I agree it could be fungal. The vibrating, while a Lyme thing, I do also associate with my mold issues. It's very high mold count in our city.

the lyme doctor is hoping that the LDI shots for mold, etc will eventually make me stop being so reactive. I am still on the lowest dose though because I stilll react so high to it.
Posted 5/31/2017 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Interesting about the mold.

Do you do any detoxing for the mold? I know the mold guru Shoemaker (survivingmold.com) recommends cholestyramine, which has become my most important piece of my protocol. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it. You'll need an Rx and a compounding pharmacist. Start very slowly, titrate slowly. Lots of water.

-p
Posted 5/31/2017 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Seems to be a theme but sometime a root canal infection or other dental infection goes through the sinus.-just something to check
Posted 5/31/2017 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
I have had allergies/sinus problems since I was very young. Here are what I use to combat it.

Apple Cider vinegar - has to be organic, unfiltered and contain "The Mother." 1 Teaspoon in 8 ounces of water 3 times a day.

Quercetin - this is best if taken a month or 2 before allergy season. Do not take this if you have liver problems, if you are pregnant or if you are on hormonal contraceptives.

Nettle leaf - I make this into a tea combined with either peppermint or raspberry leaves.

Probiotics - I dislike pills so I get mine from fermented food or I drink a kombucha or eat some kefir.

Local honey - This is just yummy.

Hope this is helpful.

I use a Neti Pot when I am really bad. It seems I have an extra holding tank in my sinuses so I only use this when I am really bad off. I can't let anything sit up in my sinus cavity, especially water. And because I have this "extra holding space" up there, I have to make sure I really drain my sinuses. This involves bending over for a long time after using the Neti Pot. Just weird, I know.
Posted 5/31/2017 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
All good advice. Thank you.

Peteza, I have the same issue and have to bend over and tilt my head different angles and get it alll dry.

Pirouette- yes. I take cholestyramine every night at 3am. It's been working great. Don't feel so toxic.

I guess I was just wondering if my sinus stuff was actually a lyme symptom. Maybe it was just coincidence that I got clogged when I cut back on the CC and JK.

I went off plaquenol and was fine, been about 4 months but just started having those middle of the night headaches that feel like someone is squeezing your brain stem and nauseous when I wake up.

Swear I thought I was done guys. I hurt my foot and haven't been as active and sweaty as usual and the symptoms creep back.... shakehead shakehead
Posted 5/31/2017 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
cr3ativegirl, my embarrassing moment was one morning during allergy season I used my Neti Pot. I went to work - 2 HOURS later, I bent over to get something and a ton of water came out of my nose. No one saw, I think, but it was my first clue that I obviously had a pool in my head that held water.
Posted 5/31/2017 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
Well, JK and Cat's claw are at least slightly anti-fungal - that may be why you are getting relief from them. You may wish to follow the angle of fungal issues to see if that's what's going on for you, especially with mold counts high in your area right now.
Posted 6/1/2017 4:26 AM (GMT 0)
I agree w/ Traveler about looking into yeast/ fungus. Please let us know how things go!

-p
Posted 6/1/2017 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
I am using Xylitol with purified water in a nasal spray bottle and it knocks out everything sinus. I make my own so I change it every week and keep it in the fridge.

They sell it on amazon if you want the stuff with a preservative.

Works great up nose. Not so great in eyes, but doesn't hurt either one.

Also there is something called Restore nasal spray which is probiotics for the nose and others rave about it but I am not there yet.

I may not need it, dunno yet.
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