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Posted 12/9/2017 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

I started the Buhner protocol a couple of weeks ago, somewhat slowly, adding an herb every 3-4 days. I've also drastically cleaned up my diet, no sugar or dairy, very little gluten, etc..
This was the first time I ever had mid-cycle bleeding and now I'm experiencing (pardon the graphics) some sort of dark tissue discharge. The mid-cycle bleeding seemed like it was, ahem, for lack of a better word, cleaning some stuff out as well. I'm seeing a GYNO a week from today but I'm just looking for any feedback if this is a normal occurrence when us Lymie women are starting our treatments.

I should also mention that I'm breastfeeding (just 3x a day) so my hormones are all over the place.

Amy feedback would be greatly appreciated as I try not to worry too much while I wait to see the gyno.
Posted 12/9/2017 8:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hi SayanaraBugs - welcome to our community.


(Love your name btw)

I can't help you with the mid-cycle bleeding because my period stopped when Lyme symptoms started.

What herbs are you currently taking? Japanese knotweed, Cat's Claw?

There will be more people on tomorrow morning - and someone may be able to help answer your question.

BTW - have you checked if the herbs you're taking are okay when nursing?
Posted 12/9/2017 12:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome to our forum

Please be careful breastfeeding while you have an lyme and co infection, some say it has passed on to their babies.

Just want you to be aware . Hopefully others will post on this subject too.


Take care and I wish you the best of healing. Jo
Posted 12/9/2017 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Girlie and goshawk for your replies.

Girlie, I'm taking JK, Eleuthero, Cat's claw, Cordyceps and Licorice. I've checked and they are all safe for breastfeeding.

Goshawk, it is a tricky thing this breastfeeding while being infected. There is evidence that most of us are born with Lyme or at least some sort of parasites and they overtake us when our immune systems become weakened (usually via stress or diet). This is why I woke up one day after a period of severe emotional stress and had full on advanced Lyme symptoms. Anyhow, my daughter was probably born with it and she is receiving benefits from the herbs through the breastfeeding, particularly the JK and Cat's Claw. I am actively trying to wean her (she's 3) because I can't detox as intensely as I'd like and I will be doing a parasite cleanse on her and just doing what I can to keep her immune system strong.

This uterine bleeding does have me concerned though. I guess I'll find out after I see the gyno.
Posted 12/9/2017 6:22 PM (GMT 0)

SayanaraBugs said...
Hey all,

I started the Buhner protocol a couple of weeks ago, somewhat slowly, adding an herb every 3-4 days. I've also drastically cleaned up my diet, no sugar or dairy, very little gluten, etc..
This was the first time I ever had mid-cycle bleeding and now I'm experiencing (pardon the graphics) some sort of dark tissue discharge. The mid-cycle bleeding seemed like it was, ahem, for lack of a better word, cleaning some stuff out as well. I'm seeing a GYNO a week from today but I'm just looking for any feedback if this is a normal occurrence when us Lymie women are starting our treatments.

I should also mention that I'm breastfeeding (just 3x a day) so my hormones are all over the place.

Amy feedback would be greatly appreciated as I try not to worry too much while I wait to see the gyno.

I've had that, too. My OB/GYN said it was normal and exactly what you said - cleaning itself out. HOWEVER, I'm in my late 40's and started the menopausal transition several years ago. I'm not aware of those specific herbs causing bleeding, but you said you already checked for safety issues. Some herbs could do that, but I can't remember which ones.
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