A-bart is a spagyric tincture from Byron White. I believe you need to get it from a naturopath. Byron White has a list of docs on their website. SO helpful and effective! I had many sysmptoms of...
Hello, I have been having similar issues. i had thought I had completely healed my Lyme and bartonella issues and then wham- I started my period and broke out in a rash all over my neck and ears....
I found an LLMD but he just ran a bunch of tests that all came back negative and gave me prescriptions for antihistimines. The approach to cover and dull the pain seems problematic. Would be great to...
From what I have heard and experienced Lymies are often sensistive to gluten. Seems common with many autoimmune diseases. Gluten is so inflammatory to most bodies that when our systems are stressed,...
Sorry to hear about your babe. The best relief i have found for all my body ailments, esp skin rashes: epsom salt and hydrogen peroxide. I vary the amount as needed and use in baths, as a spray and...
In other news, my lyme symptoms are very minimal- almost no joint pain, brain fog, or major fatigue. Currently taking black cohosh, ashwaganda, burdock root, neem, oregano oil and a fantastic lyme...
Things seemed better and than hit with a major rash all over my body 3 days ago. almost exactly a month ago i had a rash similar, but not as bad, and the month before that i was bit by something and...
I have a rash that seems to keep coming back once a month right before my period. Gets worse each time. My lyme symptoms are minimal and I have been feeling great the last 2 weeks but I have a...
Thank you for your concern. I am meeting with a naturopath and an LLMD this week for further advice. Currently taking -6000mg of Classical Pearls/day (prescription grade chinese medicine blend-...
Thanks Traveler! You are such a great wealth of info and hearing about your path helped me to feel more confident about healing without antibiotics. Hey Sniogra, Thanks for the well wishes. I have...
I think the things that are helping me feel better: I quit antibiotics lemon and apple cider vinegar and green vibrance added to my filtered drinking water-lots couple cups of detox tea a day dry...
I'm starting to feel better but I can tell my apartment is poisoning me somehow. I suspect it is birdmites coming in through the windows as i clean the windowsills and the next day they are covered...
Lyme Ninja Radio! great podcast all about Lyme!...
yea, I just contacted them today for an appt but so expensive and I can't do out of network stuff with my insurance... I might just bite the bullet and go. Seems to be the best option. Thanks for the...
Thought this was a good thread and would love more recent input if people can offer advice. Looking for things to consider as I stop antibiotics and transition to herbal only treatment. Herbs or...
I hear ya! I just started treatment 3 weeks ago. I've had misdiagnosed lyme and company for atleast 2 years, maybe 10. I've just started developing a rash all over my body too and so itchy! my doc...
The rashes seem to be getting worse. I thought I was allergic to doxy but I think it is also related to lyme,bartonella and company infections. My pcp won't give me an alternate antibiotic, only...
Thanks for all the advice! Wondering if it may be a reaction to doxy? I am 22 days into a 30 day cycle of 100mg/2x day. Worst pain is around wrists, elbows, tailbone, neck and ears. Benadryl doesnt...
I woke up today with what seemed like bug bites, but through the day has developed into red painful itchy welts on all my joints, esp my tailbone and the base of my neck. I have not yet connected...
I got distracted and have not yet found an LLMD in Brooklyn/ NYC area. If you know of any reasonable options please email me info. Thanks for any help in advance!...
Ill try sage! Thanks for the advice! I also ordered a dehumidifier. I've been dusting my apt with DE and that does seems to help some. Seems like i am having some sort of reaction to the bug bites...
I've been battling a mite infestation in my apartment for about 2 months and about to lose my mind. Keeping everything in plastic bags, vacuuming all the time and wiping everything down with bleach...
I have heard great things about using cbd for pain and am looking for something to ease the pain in my joints and feet. Has anyone used CBD (hemp oil pills) and if so can you suggest a good brand and...
yea, no sugar, gluten or dairy. Hard to come to terms with my new reality. The last 3 months have been a fresh hell. To add insult to injury it seems my apartment is infested with bird mites and...
holy moly! I just realized yesterday I have bartonella in addition to lyme and now getting candida stuff from the antibiotics stripping away the good bacteria. going to up my probiotic intake but...
Hey sister, my symptoms get worse around the time of my menstrual cycle and around the full moon. Often happens to be around the same time. I've heard spirochetes have a 28 day life cycle and they...
I am not a doctor and have just begun my own path to healing but I have heard of people healing well with 3000mg/day of neem. Other possible helpful things: chawanprash, bone broth, cooked food, good...
Oh also, maybe you could change your protocol? What about Buhner's protocol? Neem, oregano and teasel?...
Oh honey! This overwhelming feeling is not you, it is the disease. You can and will overcome! A few things that helped me- bone broth! This is huge! This is like a prebiotic. All the things we pump...
Hey sweetpea, I hear ya! You are not invisible. You are beautiful and worthy and connection is possible. This disease takes hold of body, mind and spirit and I've found my personal connections have...
Sounds like a good plan! I would also suggest a good multivitamin, a good omega 3/6/9/ fat source, immunity mushrooms, some probiotics and some lysine and vitamin c to set a solid foundation. I also...
I've heard of great things happening with neem, oil of oregano, teasel root, spilanthes and cat's claw. so many others too... I am 2 weeks into a 30 day scrip of doxy and taking classical pearls...
Very interesting story on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2015/08/28/435501343/venom...
I just read a testimonial about someone who transitioned away from antibiotics and started taking 3000 mg of neem/day and then transitioned down to 1000/mg day as maintenance. Anyone tried this or...
Any suggestions for ways to create change in the health care/insurance/medical establishments in this country? i knew the situation was dire, but I didn't realize how dire until I was diagnosed with...
yea, why is Lyme so rampant in New York? I've heard a conspiracy theory about an old animal testing site on some island near Brooklyn that supposedly released a bunch of awful bacteria sludge into...
Thank you for all the great info! I am doing dry body brushing daily and a daily soak with epsom salts and hydrogen peroxide and ginger. I walk and or ride my bike about an hour a day and just...
I have had lyme for 2-3 years and am just now being treated with antibiotics. 9 days into taking doxycycline at 100 mg/twice a day. Starting to get intense esophagal feelings and still dealing with...
I'v heard teasal root is good- use very sparingly! Lyme like to hide and this is said to tease it out of hiding. I've heard spilanthes and sarsparilla are good too- I need to do more research about...
hi Girlie, thank you for spotting that!...
whoa, also just read that doxy can cause esophageal irritation or damage. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_2165217_avoid-doxycycline-side-effects.html seems like doxy is a go to and comes with its...
Acupuncture helps me to feel more alive again. A little comedy burst with Broad City, Amy Sedaris or Amy Schumer on YouTube help too....
Hello Lymies, I am in search of a low cost (eek!) LLMD in or near Brooklyn, NY. Ideally I would love to find a doc who understands how to blend eastern and western medicine and takes United Oxford...
i was just diagnosed last week. I currently have that weird swollen throat thing too and had the last couple days. Wondering if it is connected to the full moon and the increase in symptoms during...
thanks for the info!...
Hello. I just discovered the reason for years of joint pain and mysterious symptoms. Was diagnosed with Lyme disease last week. Would love help navigating this new time. -In search of a good doctor...