I, too, have spent unknown five-digit thousands of dollars in this journey. I don't even bother to try and sum it up anymore. In fact, I like to drive around and look at the high-dollar vehicles that...
Wow. I am shocked by the seeming preponderance of heavy metals "toxicity" in the community and the seeming lack of improvement with chelation. Lends credibility to this author's take on heavy metal...
I'm about to lose it with all the conflicting opinions about chelation for heavy metals. The last topic thread that I read there were several doing DMSA detox, but not with any relief of symptoms....
I'm having worsening foot pain. Like the edges of my toes and the balls of my feet are bruised, except that they aren't. Then shooting pain across the top of the foot. I have all the great hip,...
k07, unfortunately this seems to be the recurring response online, etc: "nothing yet, but....". heck, some people at 40 rounds in don't feel much better - that is so demoralizing and makes you wonder...
I've seen every specialist in the book - at least 10 of them. They all say i'm "normal". I've been seeing an LLMD for over a year with no resolution of symptoms. He now wants me to do a chelation...
Has anyone tried this approach? I found a clinician in Virginia that claims to have success treating people where LLMD's have failed (which is where I feel I am now at). I'm not at all certain that I...
Would you all say that you feel better (or had symptom resolution) as a result of doing the chelation protocols?...
My LLMD wants me to do 125mg once-daily for 3 days then 11 off. I've read a lot about more "natural" protocols too. More questions than answers at this point.......
I'm starting a DMSA-specific chelation thread in case anyone has insight.......
Has anyone done a safe, successful chelation with DMSA? I have toxic lead and mercury levels that my LLMD wants to use DMSA to detox. There is so much conflicting information out there just within...
very interesting....I JUST got a call from my LLMD that my DMSA challenge shows lead and mercury at 5 times the normal levels. I'm almost completely skeptical about it. How? Why? How would you stop...
I have the same stuff. It seems to come and go and is really annoying, to the point of being concerning at times. I feel like the magnesium really helps. I just got a call from my LLMD and was told I...
Nystatin from Mutual - no data Doxy from Actavis: Active Ingredients: Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg Drug Description: blue, opaque, capsule-shaped, side 1:DAN 5440 DAN 5440 Inactive Ingredients: FD&C...
After reading Healing's advice, I actually reverse my position and agree with that. It is very true that a weight is lifted from your emotions when you can truly cross certain things off the list. If...
if you really want to know about the other abx, list the drugs and manufacturers (and doses). I can look it up easily....
This is what I would do (after doing many of the things you have listed): 1)cancel all the appointments with specialists - you will save time and money (I saw 7 specialists over a couple years -...
I have access to a program called Clinical Pharmacology. I looked up the Actavis Metronidazole ingredients for you, they are below. I hope it is helpful. Active Ingredients: Metronidazole 250mg Drug...
I'm taking rifampin, azithromycin, and plaquenil for bartonella. I feel like the sides of my front (especially lower) teeth are darkening and becoming discolored since I started these meds. Anyone...
Dave- I've foot/plantar pain for about 6 years now. I used to run 5-6 times a week (no marathons or super-workouts, but just 3-5 miles to pound the pavement, exercise, and de-stress), but haven't...
Dave! Hang in there! I know exactly how you feel. I'm a recent diagnosis as well. I'm a couple months ahead of you, but I know how badly you want to get back to working out. I've found that I still...
Hmm, after reviewing the link, I would not describe what I am experiencing as depersonalization or derealization entirely. I think the "fog" imitates some of the descriptions of these, but I don't...
Dolph, you describe "brain fog" exactly how I would. I don't actually have too much issue with word connection (although i do struggle with tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon some) or concentration, but...
I'm up to 300mg rifampin daily, 250mg azithromycin daily, and nystatin twice daily - been doing this about a month now. I still have to add in plaquenil and get to rifampin and azith twice daily....
Your body might adjust to the drowsiness, but it should continue to help you sleep. I almost cried the morning after the first night I took it and slept after years of insomnia! Everyone's body...
I use it for sleep because there is data showing it keeps you in delta wave sleep. Trileptal is an option if the drowsiness doesnt subside....
...improve with the bartonella protocol......
Mikes44, each of these sound too close to home. My llmd thinks more bartonella, but at my last appointment he thought my symptoms were broad enough to be concerned about lyme as well. I'm 3 days into...
Stanislov, can you describe the lower abdominal pain?...
I'm not even certain. It's been progressively worse for 2 years. It's not an infection bc i've had urine cultures and urinalysis done. I do think it is worse when my bladder is full. It's progressed...
Wondering if any guys have had pelvic pain. I dont know exactly what's going on but it is becoming increasingly more uncomfortable. Have had a ct scan which didnt seem to worry my gastroenterologist....
well great. that's not exciting. thanks for the input!...
Was laying in bed the other day and yelped when a needle dug into the outside of my shin. Except when I pulled my leg up, no needle. No puncture. Still, I stripped the bed and searched because it...
Such a kick in the.....well, you know.... Got my scripts filled for bartonella on Monday and was about to dive into the antibiotic therapy, when I got a chest virus late tuesday night that had been...
awesome! thanks to all for your input!...
So, had my second apt with my LLMD yesterday. He wanted to start antibiotics, which I knew was going to be the case. When I mentioned doing Buhner's protocol first (or in conjunction) with...
Traveler, you are quite a blessing and an encouragement. Not sure how you had the strength to fight through all of your symptoms and infections, but the fact that you did is encouraging. I'm also not...
I still get these episodes. Arms, legs, usually one at a time. Sometimes both arms. I'll be sitting at work and barely even be able to type. I have been awake at night and completely unable to walk....
Interpro! I'm not at all sure anymore what "scientific" even means given the broad application of that word. LOL. For instance, "scientifically" the IDSA and CDC would not, using their definitions...
Ah man! I just purchased the houttuynia, sida, and hawthorne tinctures from Woodland Essence in the Buhner Bart Protocol. Has anyone tried this? Sounds like, Traveler, you recommend tossing the...
Yep. I often feel absolutely restless at night. Jittery and anxious. Neck pain is worst at night, though is pretty steady throughout the day. I don't have any daytime anxiety, but every night as...
I see my LLMD in 2 weeks and the plan is to begin antibiotics. This herx stuff is what I'm pretty nervous about. I can't remember who, but someone had recommended not to start all the abx at once,...
Thx so much for your feedback!...
How did you know you were herxing and not just getting worse? That's what I worry about with herxing. The only time I ever [think I] herxed was following an evening in a hot springs after a day of...
This is fantastic news and very encouraging. Thx for sharing!...
People who dont want to give will not. Those that do will be overjoyed to do so. Go with it! This is your season in life to receive....
Oh, and practice on an orange or something before giving yourself your first shot. It really isnt painful. Dont sweat it!...
I take these injections. Not so bad. I agree, though, be quick to insert the needle. You get used to it. I have some slight itching in the very small subcutaneous area, but it dissipates within...
IHL, the issue is not just with candida, but other fungi and microbes that opportunistically "take advantage" of the competition for space in your gut after antibiotics knock out your intestinal...
1.How was your quality of life before you had the disease on a scale from one to ten? Think about sports, work and social life. 10 2.For how long have you had the disease? 10+ (but not really sure)...