Thank you (again) for your very helpful replies! I met with my LLMD this week, and the current thinking is that my symptoms are due to serious candida overgrowth. I hadn't realised it was as bad as...
Thank you all very much for your replies. I’m definitely working on gut repair, as the abx did quite a bit of damage (I have bad leaky gut and candida, which is at least part of what is causing the...
One of the doctors on my treatment team believes I no longer have any active infections (except candida, which is a persistent problem), based on blood-work and the symptom picture. (FYI, I've had...
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I’ve recently had two surgeries to remove polyps from my uterus and colon. I also have the MTHFR C667 mutation (not sure if this is a factor). Can lyme and co-infections cause things like polyps? I...
Thank you both, very much. I have the JK from Woodland, so could incorporate it when I'm detoxifying better. Walkingby Faith, I'm not sure if there was exposure to either during the procedure. I had...
I have a new question, so I hope it’s okay to do a new post versus adding info to my earlier post. Earlier this week, I began experiencing the most horrible neurological symptoms that are unlike any...
KAT1000, thank you for this. It's very helpful to know. I will include parasites in my research, as I've never considered this before....
Thank you very much for all the replies and helpful information, and thank you especially to WalkingbyFaith for your kind words. I really appreciate it and am grateful to everyone. I've ordered the...
Yes WalkingbyFaith, I had a specific genetic testing done for hormonal issues. The test identified me as a poor estrogen detoxifier and that I'm at high risk of diseases related to "toxic estrogen"....
I'd love to hear advice on how to begin a herbal protocol for Bartonella (with suspected Lyme and previous positive for Mycoplasma). I've read a lot on this forum and researched the Buhner protocol,...
I'm not familiar with binders that do this, but I have used supplements that help the body remove excess estrrgoen with relative success, such as CanPrev's Healthy Hormones. That one worked the best...
Mine was Bart related as well. It improved with treatment....
Thanks you all for your replies. This is helpful information. Aerose91, I was diagnosed with Bart and mycoplasma, in addition to high likelihood of Lyme, and was treated for all. I think Bart is my...
Thank you, Aerose91. I appreciate your reply. At the moment, it's looking like I possibly could have successfully (🤞) treated the Lyme (and co.), as my LLMD told me in my last visit that I may not...
I'd appreciate hearing any advice you might have about POTS testing and treatment. I'm asking because my LLMD doesn't seem to think I need to be formally tested or have treatment, but he's basing it...
I've been using Cambia with relative success for a couple of years. I find it always reduces symptoms significantly, but rarely completely eliminates my migraines. So far, it's the best med I've...
Denver1, I totally understand: I do that everyday! :) Thank you both, very much. I'm going to try the electrolyte powder/tablet route and increase my Gold intake, and see how it goes. I realized how...
I've noticed significant problems with POTS symptoms due to the recent hot weather, so I'm turning some of my attention to this particular issue now (and I'm starting to realize that it could at...
I'm fairly newly diagnosed so am still learning about POTS. Can anyone recommend ways of getting sufficient daily sodium? Are electrolyte tablets a good source? There's no way I can consume 2-4 mg of...
I'm not sure of the benefits of butter over oil, other than it contains fibre. I use both and like the idea of having a product that I can use in place of nut butter and to make dessert-type treats...
This is very helpful. Thank you! I'm going to buy a big jar of coconut butter tonight.... :)...
Thank you very, very much! The information you provided is so helpful. I started a gut health protocol and am starting to feel better (at least in my stomach) already. Since increasing how often I...
Thank you all so much for the information! It is both reassuring and a bit daunting (simply because I have a great deal of difficulty keeping up with diet and detoxing, as I'm always exhausted and am...
I'm having some trouble separating symptoms and would love to hear any information or advice others are able to share. My issue is that I suspect my current problems may be due to candida and damage...
One of my LLMDs prescribed both CBD (pain and inflammation) and THC (sleep) oils. Both have proven effective and I use them enthusiastically now, despite my initial trepidation. The sleep oil has...
Thank you very much! I will talk to my ND about adding anti-inflammatories and step up my detoxing. Have a wonderful weekend!...
My family doctor's office just called about recent blood work that indicates I have elevated amylase and low vitamin D (the latter is no surprise to me). I have been experiencing increasing worse...
Thank you very much. That's helpful to know....
I have pretty bad POTS and cannot go without compression stockings. Can anyone recommend a brand that offers ones suitable for exercise? I've tried "compression" sports leggings and working out with...
Thank you both so much. After reading your replies, it's clear to me that my mood swings are very likely from herxing (and l am now wondering if the life-long issues I've had with anxiety and...
I've just finished my second "pulse" of artemisinin (I'm doing four days on, four days off) and have started to notice what I think is a pattern of rapid onset of depression symptoms after each...
I've been prescribed medical cannabis for sleep, pain, and inflammation problems related to lyme and co-infections. I was initially skeptical and very uncomfortable with the idea of using MM, but...
Thank you both very much. This is helpful to know. I was thinking that my symptoms are likely a milder form of herx than I had on abx, although the chest pain (which I believe is most likely chest...
I've just started pulsing Artemisinin (four days on, four days off) for Baronella and suspected Babesia. From day two, I started experiencing a feeling of heaviness in my chest and chest pains, along...
Thank you very much for all this very helpful information! You are wonderful!! Regarding Babesia, my LLND did wonder whether I may also have it, as I suffer from air hunger a lot (we're just not sure...
I'm a few weeks in to a herbal-based protocol for the treatment of a "relapse" of Bartonella (I have mycoplasma and suspected Lyme as well, so they may also be in play; however, my feeling is that...
I'll start of with the caveat that I'm new to this (was only diagnosed last year, although was sick for over 20 years before this) and by no means knowledgeable....I've been taking 5HTP successfully,...
Some info to add to this discussion: I recently saw the doctor who owns the medical spa where I get facials done for a consultation, and she informed me that she will not administer fillers of any...
Wonderful! I will read it now.Thank you very much! :)...
Thank you both so much for sharing such valuable information, and for your compassion and understanding! (I'm sorry for taking so long to reply: I've been feeling really awful lately and can't keep...
Thank you very much for the reply. This is really good to know! I will ask my LLND about switching protocols....
Just wanted to share an update after seeing a new LLND and to ask for advice regarding taking a solely herbal route, as I'm finding abx intolerable.... The LLND I saw was fantastic. She seemed very...
Absolutely! Thank you for asking. Here goes: Hydroxychloroquine 200mg 2 per day Clarithromycin 100mg 2 per day Compound Nystatin Low Dose Natrexone 4.5 mg per day Wellbutrin SR 150mg Dedicated...
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Thank you for being so amazingly kind! I cannot tell you how much you thoughtful message means to me. Everyone here is so wonderful and supportive! I'm so grateful to have found this forum!!! It is...
Thank you very much for your replies. I'm so grateful for your advice, wisdom, and support! I'm unfortunately back to feeling absolutely awful--I suspect the Bart is in full force, as many of my...
Thank you all so much for your replies, support, advice, and information. I can't tell you how grateful I am (your caring means a great deal: I am pretty much alone in my life ( and in this fight for...
Thank you for replying so quickly! My LLMD put me on a combination of antibiotics that I was okay with in the past. The only new med is Dapsone, which he wants me to titrate up very slowly, as I have...
I would appreciate hearing your feedback / advice on my situation! I began treatment for Bart., Mycoplasma, and suspected Lyme (Lyme test was inconclusive, but my LLMD believes I have Lyme) last...