Thanks for your reply. I'll try asking my doctor about those iodine tests. Started the T4 via IV last week and I notice that I get very, very sleepy about 4 hours after getting my daily dose - is...
Joint pain is also a known side-effect of Prednisone, so it could have just been that. It can take a few weeks for the side-effects to go away after stopping the Prednisone. Cruciferous vegetable...
Some people who have arthritis find eating nightshades causes their joint pain and inflammation to be worse. It is also possible to be allergic to an entire "family" of related foods, such as...
Yes, that's fine. Be sure to reduce the molybdenum down to just one (or less) after a few weeks (long enough to correct deficiency and determine if supplements help reduce sulfite reactivity),...
Might be good to check with an Ear-Nose-Throat doctor to find the cause of your vertigo. Allergies can cause chronic vertigo, and a sinus decongestant with an antihistamine may be helpful. Also,...
Yes, antihistamines can increase appetite with a corresponding weight gain. How much it affects you depends on a number of factors, including calorie intake, activity level (i.e., sedentary, exercise...
What has the doctor told you about the cause of your pnd? If the pnd is from silent reflux, then the Prilosec & Zantac may help; otherwise, they may not... -Razzle Too many health issues to list......
Research suggests Vitamin D helps protect the body from the flu, and some doctors believe it may be more effective (and safer) than the flu vaccine. Dr. Mercola: Vitamin D Is More Effective Than Flu...
Buhner's Healing Lyme 2nd Ed. says (p. 379) Stephania tetandra or Stephania cepharantha. Same book, p. 380, says dosage for Lyme arthritis and/or neuro-Lyme should be: Powdered herb: 1-4 "00"...
I would think that your home-made granola would be ok...and it sure sounds delicious :) If you get organic dried fruit to add to your granola (try dried cranberries - yummy!) or dry your own at home,...
Red fire ant bite (age 4) is suspected source of Lyme for me. Grew up with cats, got lots of scratches, hence the likely source of Bart. for me. Been bitten by plenty of mosquitos, also, and a horse...
Thanks for replying. Yeah, it has been a real challenge lately. This is what lead me to ask for thyroid tests to begin with - my usual fatigue isn't this severe (i.e., getting out of bed & getting...
Hi, I have been unable to eat for about 3 years (due to severe stomach problems), so I am fed through an IV port in my chest. My IV "food" does not contain any iodine. I was able to use a topical...
Buhner (a Lyme-Literate Herbalist) recommends Stinging Nettle leaf for joint pain and inflammation specifically because he says it not only reduces inflammation but also helps protect the joint from...
A whole cup of rice is a lot of carb. Try one small bite in the middle of a normal meal. Try non-grain starches first, as some find any grains too difficult to tolerate. Also consider the toxins from...
See https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p969.pdf for info. There are a variety of these types of accounts, and I'm not sure which you are talking about. Yes, there are restrictions on what you can spend...
I was told by one immunologist that the reason I don't seem to get colds/flu very often despite low B-Cells, Low T-Cells and low NK cells is that actually my immune system has given up fighting or is...
A Lymphocyte Subset panel (blood test) would include this......
As a student of using homeopathy for acute/simple illness (for over 30 years), I read Peter Alex's book with great interest once I was diagnosed with Lyme... Since I had a ton of the symptoms that...
Congrats, Trav! I think it's wonderful that you are pursuing certification as an Herbalist! Blessings and prayers for you & your Hubbie!...
Low adrenal function, adrenal burn-out, causes salt cravings too....
Could be a sign of more serious illness also. Bartonella infection can cause long, streak-like rashes. Also, touch-triggered rashes can be a symptom of some autoimmune conditions....
All antihistamines can cause high blood pressure, so could just be the Claritin. Magnesium may help offset this side-effect. Don't get Magnesium citrate, that is loaded with sulfites; there are other...
This is one of the most comprehensive lists I've found: http://gfmall.com/ ...
Could be side-effects from the Glucophage. See https://www.drugs.com/sfx/glucophage-side-effects.html and be sure to discuss with the doctor who prescribed this drug for you. LFT = Liver Function...
http://mountainroseherbs.com - for bulk herbs, and often has both whole herb and powdered......
Biotin is a nutritional supplement available over-the-counter in health food stores or from online supplement sellers (such as Vitacost or iHerb) - it is one of the B-Complex vitamins....
No, I would NOT take WW with meds of any kind, you don't want to poison yourself by overdosing... Killing the bugs is good, but not if it kills you in the process......
I was told to take 8000mcg Biotin 3x/day, but you may need a different amount. If you know how to muscle test yourself, or know someone who can muscle test you, then you can find the dose that is...
Swish your mouth out with liquid Benadryl before and after eating the offending food. That may help prevent the lip swelling. But you really should avoid eating foods that cause the swelling, because...
Yes, it is possible this is a herx, but it may not be either. One way to possibly tell if it is a herx or not is to try adding or increasing your detox protocol. Sometimes, the toxins from die-off...
If your western blot was done by a lab other than IGeneX, then they may not test on or report all the bands, leading to a false negative result....
Need high-dose Biotin to keep the Candida in a more killable form, otherwise it will go into spore form and be way more difficult to get rid of. Also, Molybdenum helps with detoxing from Candida...
Willard's Water is good for burns, other injuries to the skin. Safe to drink, but don't drink it with anything else, because it enhances the action of things combined with it. Example: My Mom drank...
I had severe bladder and leg pain when I tried IV Vanco., too... The pain hit about half way through the first infusion. I was in so much pain (writhing, moaning, couldn't do anything else), my Mom...
Liquid Benadryl can act like a topical anesthetic, so can be used as a mouth rinse to numb the pain so you can eat. Don't swallow the Benadryl, spit it out after swishing it around in your mouth for...
Wow, I've had the sore scalp/hair roots thing for a long time... I have a numbish spot on the top of my head that sometimes itches, but usually always hurts to touch. I always thought it was due to...
I think it's a typo. Using an online converter, I put in 4 ounces and it came up with 113.4 grams. Then I put in 0.25 ounces, and got 7 grams. And I think yes it is supposed to be Metronidazole,...
YES!!! Thank you for identifying what has been going on for me for the last year and a half!!! I have been dealing with a constant bobbing & swaying sensation that only goes away when I'm in a moving...
Could also be parasites. Parasites are considered to be among the most common of Lyme coinfections by some LLMD's/LLND's. For thyroid info, check out http://stopthethyroidmadness.com And I also agree...
Helichrysum essential oil also chelates mercury (& probably other heavy metals)...so if you do take it internally, it would be good to follow with some kind of binder (such as chlorella)......
Vitamin C is your best friend. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, and an antioxidant. When body work (massage, chiropractic, etc.) stirs up symptoms, Vitamin C can help reduce those symptoms...
I was using Progena brand Andrographis capsules (200mg per cap) and had worked my way up to taking 3/day... I did not have any allergic reactions to it, but most certainly did herx when I first...
scottishlymielady, The ANA in this case is Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, not Anaplasma... Speckled type has to do with the appearance of the antibodies on the Anti-Nuclear Antibody test (a test used to...
You have a right to get your blood test results. Talk to the receptionist and fill out a medical release form on which you specify the IGeneX test results, and they are required to give you the...
Yeah, this is a huge Lyme Denial area...but there are options near Seattle. If your insurance covers Naturopathic doctors (Medicaid in WA covers Naturopaths, plus it is a state law that most...
Radiation depletes iodine from the thyroid, and can cause hypothyroid and also thyroid cancer. Unfortunately, the big push for low-sodium diets reduces iodine intake, and most other foods people eat...
I would highly, highly encourage you to consult a Lyme-Literate physician. Retinal Dystrophy may be the label given, but Lyme is known to cause blindness or other visual issues. If the Lyme is the...
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Cool - but where do we find this search? Is there a URL? Thanks :)...