HD, This forum is awesome, you are right. 80 is the number from your Lyme Immunfluorescence Assay (IFA) test. It is basically a count of all antibodies against Lyme. It is although cross reactive and...
Hi all, Has anyone tried or had any success with Aromatherapy using essential oils? I was in the mall the other day and noticed a store that specializes in this type of thing, plus natural products...
Yes I find it is very effective. In fact hospitals will give it to poison victims, to bind the poison and remove it. It has also been suggested its quite effective for detoxing mold. Yes that is a...
I am not sure on the suggested dose if it has any interaction or what with ABX. I know Buhner recommends Chinese Skullcap (Woodland Essence), Licorice and ginger root juice as anti virals. He has a...
LP, I can relate, I have tendon issues. I haven't found many on here that have had the same thing like I have. I too have the pain in the tendons, particularly my IT Band. It pops over top of the...
I take them anytime of the day, but primarily after meals as they are easier to stomach that way. Buhner says via his website: Dear Stephen, Does it matter when the herbs are taken with relation to...
lymebarthiker, I have a job, and a physical one at that. I guess I am lucky in the fact that I've been able to work almost the whole time I have been ill. Also I am more Bart dominant than Lyme...
Yes I have PVCs, minor compared to what your describing. I just wanted to add my two cents on what Mister Mike said about Hawthorn. Since I started taking it, it has helped tremendously. Almost...
Yes I am from Manitoba. There are quite a number of Canadians on here, particularly lately. I'm sure they will say hi. LC...
Girlie, Being from Canada this is the process that I undertook to get the test done: 1) Phoned Igenex, had them send me a test kit, it comes with all the necessary things that you will need to...
Girlie, Yes we are in a battle, but everyone is here regardless of region! No unfortunately Naturopath's are not allowed to prescribe antibiotics here, there isn't even private medicine. Manitoba's...
Girlie, Just read in another one of your posts your from Canada. Just wanted to let you know so am I (Manitoba) and that there are a few others here as well. So I know the frustrations of dealing...
Girlie, I would recommend against using the Astragalus, as 7 months would be enough to be considered Chronic Lyme in my opinion. If I remember correctly (from the books) the reason he leaves...
Girlie, Those herbs are very good for Lyme and help with the co-infections as well. For a general guideline I would view Stephen Harrod Buhners website and check out his protocols page. They will...
Great post dmw52, I know me and you have talked about this a lot before. rowingmom: I agree with the self sufficient part. I am younger (25) and have always been self sufficient and mature for my...
It was the first symptom I had. I still have it, legs, arms/hands, along with a lot of twitching. I almost don't notice it now unless the circulation gets cut off. Part of the Lyme/Con-infection fun!...
Lybabe, Has ALA IVs helped you? If you do have mold you shouldn't do them? Or they need to be combined with something else? I've been looking into it. Thanks LC...
Concepts, I believe I may be in the same boat as you. I became ill shortly after I got stung 4 times by wasps within a 2 week period (I know what are the odds!). I believe this compromised my immune...
I tend to disagree with this statement and am not sure that's exactly what Dr. Harowitz meant when referring to Cowden's effectiveness of Bart or Babesia. Multiple people on this forum have gotten...
Tera, From my understanding it is a combination treatment plan using antibiotics, herbs (mainly Cowden, if not all) and supplements. It is tailored to the particular patient based of what infections...
Takes 3 weeks typically to see difference. Its a slow buildup process. I haven't noticed a big difference, but the Lyme bacteria is still occupying the joints so. LC...
YourTrueFriend, Not many Canadians on here actually. I am from Manitoba, I made friends with someone from Nova Scotia. That's all I know of. We are both consulting with an LLND in Calgary, taking a...
Mike, I take Tumeric, 3 x 500mg's a day, and haven't had any issues. If you have issues stomach issues like gastritis affected by spicy foods, etc. then its not recommended. As always start with one...
Tera, That's awesome, sounds like a solid plan set up for healing! Wish you all the best! LC...
Trav, I have started on the magnesium, too early tell if its working yet. My question is how much approx. did you take? I am at taking three 500mg mag pills and there's approx. 150mg in my multi-vit....
JohnRed, Random migrating tooth pain and sore cheeks were my only herx really, and this happened when I begun treatment. I even went to my dentist to be sure and he said everything looked great. So...
Charity, I'm pretty strict with my diet as well. But some things are unavoidable. I highly doubt this small amount will cause you any issues. LC...
I am ;) LC...
That's amazing! What a turn around, good for you! Hoping continued success for you. LC...
The secret code to the club is...............Lyme haha. Well I know when I got my positive Igenex I was relieved in a weird way because I finally had answers to my ailments. Now just time to get...
Traveler, Well to me, you seem to have all the answers! I am thinking I will try taking magnesium and see if I get some relief from the nerve twitching and sore muscles. Being patient is hard but I...
Holly, I have never taken antibiotics for my Lyme so I can't really comment on dosages or the right combo's for antibiotics. Although Doxycycline is very good at killing the Lyme bacteria, the people...
calhakes, What you are describing could be a variety of conditions, which include Lyme. I had tingling first, twitching, muscle fatigue, joint issues.....so some of this sounds similar to my story....
Traveler, As usual, you have all the answers! haha. I am hoping the tendon snapping over bone will mostly go away for me as I am 24 and only had the joint issues for 5 months now. Just showed up...
PathogenKiller: Unfortunately I cannot give you the answers on the majority of those. Igenex I showed: IFA: 80 POSITIVE IgM: 23-25: IND, 31: IND, 39: +, 41: ++, 83-93: IND IgG: 39: IND, 41: + Thank...
Hello all, I've been on a modified Cowden protocol guided by an experienced LLND for a month now. My protocol is as follows: Probiotics, Lumbrokinase, Curcumin(new), Multi-Vit, Lactoferrin, Oregano...
cppoly: I am taking Lumbrokinase along with Samento and Banderol. This is directed by an LLND and I have found no reason why they can't all be taken together. Opugirl is right you should only take...
Pathogen Killer: What kind of herbal protocol did you follow if any? Did you try anything that didn't work at first and had to try something different? Thank You! LC...
This is awesome and the type of stories people on here need to hear. Congrats and hope you nothing but best in the future! LC...
Approx. Me, To be honest I don't know much about the mold testing or sickness. So I can't relate to that. All I know is Lyme testing is unreliable even from Igenex. Some people have mold issues they...
Margaret, Really good info! Thank you. My yeast cleanse Probiotic has it in it so it definitely is beneficial against yeast. Glad you are better from C. Diff., very scary. LC...
Approx. Me, He got shut down really quickly because physicians willing to treat people with Lyme are persecuted by the Physicians Board because the standard treatment is 4 weeks of antibiotics. Of...
Yes I feel very fortunate to be able to work still. Unfortunately I typically push myself too far and work 10+ hour days of usually physical labor. Well that's good your energy seems to be returning....
Approx. Me, I live in Manitoba as well. Strange because there is only a few of us on here from Canada. I have Lyme and am undergoing treatment from a LLND in Calgary. She treats using herbal...
dmw52, Starting the biosil tomorrow and started the curcumin today. Don't feel like I had any reactions similar to what you had with your muscles. Dr. R basically told me to be patient and three...
Hope I can see a replay of it. She's an inspiration as being an competitive athlete myself (not anywhere to her caliber). Gives me hope I can return to form! LC...
dmw52: Just had my appointment with Dr. R. Overall it was good. She says it varies in time for people to see great improvement. She also mentioned the fact that my joint symptoms may have more to do...
dmw52, I never had/have any mental symptoms, although I have a lot of CNS involvement. I am glad you are improving, that's great to hear. I had a spinal tap done when I first got sick, which didn't...
dmw52, To be frank, I miss beer! haha. I miss lots of foods. I am a huge eater due to my active lifestyle and used to eat around 6000 calories a day. Now its hard to fill all those calories in with...
Anon101: I'm sorry for how you are feeling, its a horrible disease. But on the bright side there are plenty of people here that have gotten better. Its not easy but its far from saying no one gets...