That's why I was trying it. But it happened twice, so I will stop. It's so strange how something might work at one point then cause problems down the road. No taking zithromax today to try and calm...
Girlie - am using it as biofilm buster, as you mentioned. Seems odd stomach would get worse after the baking soda. Happened twice. From what I've seen, you have been through about everything with...
Sometimes I notice blurred vision. Not sure if it's treatment or symptoms of Lyme and co-infections. But it is more noticeable after taking herbs/meds....
Seberg - I was also thinking herx related. Wondering, also, if serra and natto can cause herx symptoms. My hands and feet have gotten much colder in last month, as well as body temp. Did notice the...
Had bad stomach issues for several months in mid-2017. They are back with same symptoms - dizziness, constipation one day, then watery stools next. Didn't have watery stool until after drinking...
And I'm sure the answer to getting it back down for you will be found....
I have read different answers in the past on this. Some have said it's from low magnesium because of Lyme. I've struggled with high blood pressure but never had low magnesium count. One that seems to...
Uriah - over time, you may experience some of the strangest symptoms you have ever had. When I first started with Lyme issues, I would panic. Now I now it happens to many others. It may not make it...
That is where I get confused, too. Thinking detoxing helps there? And can those toxins cause leaky gut or make it worse?...
"Statick-y feeling," as afiya4 mentions, is what I feel sometimes on ear around my skin. Mostly at night. Sometimes more like a burn, as you also mentioned. Mine has grown since treating, and...
I'm with you on t hat, Girlie. At least the undigested food, like rice. From reading, it appears too many toxins can cause leaky gut? Like being released while treating and more detox needed or slow...
Thanks for the brand name, Pete Za. I bought some but it has modified corn starch in it, which gave me concerns. Will look into Pacific brand. I have noticed when my stomach starts problems, every...
Both Traveler and Pete Za make good points. I'm no where hear the "recommended" doses on the herb protocol I'm on after six weeks. Slowly ramping up and still feel bad. As Traveler will and has...
Term "motility issues" is new on me. My ignorance. Hard to tell if it is leaky gut because there are so many symptoms associated with leaky gut. Don't want to back off treatment because i am losing...
Hoping it is a herx. And trying to figure out how I am going to get a tooth that needs to come out pulled. Have put it off for weeks, but I think it is getting worse. Maybe that's adding to problem....
cokie - I forgot to mention I did an epsom salt foot soak today, but only for 5 minutes. Seems I don't do well with epsom soaks as it has caused some problems before. And I do neuro feedback for...
I am in a near state of panic as, after having my best day in six weeks two days ago, today there are more problems than I can ever remember having at once. Stomach stared hurting badly last night...
Thanks. I am going to look at it tonight. Have minor vertigo feeling going. Guess it's just another reaction to treatment....
Cokie - I was antibiotics for a few years and did get better, but not fully, I'd say about 85%. But as better as I felt, I would have something, like a headache, happen. After a stressful year,...
All good information and ways to look at all this. The headaches are bad, but seeing improvements is good. And at least they do not happen at work or when I am with my kids. Funny how with this the...
Have posted about situation several times, so won't get into too much old detail. Bottom line is I'm taking Vital Plan and have moved up on amount I can take. Good news is (always looking for good...
PeteZa - that is good to hear. I believe little by little, more and more doctors are beginning to understand about chronic Lyme. Not a lot, but better than a few years ago. My GP is very thoughtful...
The tough part is patience, which it will take. While there is no quick answer, know there is an answer out there somewhere. The fact you now know what you are dealing with puts you in a better...
I get tingling also and it's on/in my nose, as well as my hands. It is worse after I take herbs - cat's claw, Japenese Knotwood, etc... I just thought it intensified symptoms. But I do not get the...
Hey goshawk - I tried to find something too, but all I saw were good things about activated charcoal. Not sure what brought it on as I was feeling decent at work, then it hit. Lasted until I got home...
bekind - weight loss has been very frustrating. It started before I was ever diagnosed (took 11 or more years). But it wasn't as bad because I ate whatever I wanted because I did not know what was...
Thanks for all the information to all of you. What you bring up is what I am concerned about, a bit. I cannot discern between what might be causing problems and what isn't because of the pre-mix of...
I'm with borrelioburgdorferii on not knowing when it's health/job panic or a herx. That is the confusing part. I asked a similar question because the anxiety/depression is the worst part. Also have...
I used to be okay with carbs the first time I was being treated. But this time they seem to cause stomach issues. I was on antibiotics then and now herbs, which may explain that?...
Forgot - does this sound more like a herx, as Pirouette mentioned? That's what throws me as the first time I was treted and, eventually, got better for two years, I rarely herxed....
Thanks for both of your responses. Your assessments are appreciated and, as much as anything, allow my mind not to overthink and know there are answers. I like the Vital Plan because of its...
I've been asking a lot of questions as of late. My apologies. But I'm in a new world with herbs and confused on what it takes with them. As mentioned, I am following Dr. Rawls Vital Plan. Started in...
Will look into thyroid if things don't change in next week or so. How are you treating Lyme and how long?...
Taking Dr. Rawls Vital Plan. Have had trouble moving up to full treatment. Temperature hit a new low- personal record this morning at 96.2. Confused by that since I started treatment. The anxiety is...
Started herb treatment 11 days ago, and started with lower does than plan calls for. Yesterday morning I took the first full doses called for but did not take evening doses because I felt odd all...
Good days are something to appreciate, as you have, especially on your birthday. Have a great day, and keep looking forward to more. And thanks for the bit of good news....
I'm with 10LymeB - who knows if it is a herx or Lyme. But I seem to get symptoms about 5 hours after taking herbs. Temperature changes (think that's part of it), fatigue, more nervous, headache, at...
I am taking the Rawl's Vital Plan, which uses much of Buhner's thoughts and herbs. My anxiety is still here after slowly ramping up the dosage for three weeks, but it is better. Also not as "weepy."...
As Simon Templer suggested, I took some time away form posts. But I see good information and thoughts from each of you through your own experiences, so I limit online activity to this site now. On...
All your thoughts are good. Watched the detox video of Dr. Rawls and, it seems, he is about detoxing daily through different means. He touches on the need to detox in "acute" situations, which may be...
He has earned his health by not giving up. So glad for him and your family. Inspiration....
I have activated charcoal. Just not sure how much and when. Also do lemon water, dry skin brushing. Just can't tell if it is a herx or problem growing. Thanks, goshawk....
No doubt they can. That is classic for me and many others on this site....
I started the Dr. Rawls herb plan (Vital Plan) two days ago. Had anxiety before that, but now depression, anxiety, tingling all have jumped up. Instead of taking the full amounts, I have started slow...
That is awesome about your situation now. Sorry to hear about your husband. Hope all goes well there. Your knowledge will play big. Am at a loss on how to handle all this. I coach college track, and...
Your time is always appreciated and thoughts respected. I'll just figure out how to treat all this. My LLMD wants me to have a DNA test done, but it is $500 and, I think you were in on this thread,...
Hey Traveler - First, I read about all you went through on another link the other day. Amazing, and a great read. Only one question - you mentioned "if you happened to pick up other infections or did...
bluelyme - I didn't know silver hits some Bartonella. That could be part of it. Just hoping it is Lyme only. Thanks....
Thanks PeteZa. My thought is it is still Lyme because I got so much better without treating other co-infections. And you are right - I believe longer-term stress helped bring it back. That, and as...
When I took epsom salt baths, I would feel horrendously tired and feel dizzy. Maybe the water was too hot, maybe I stayed in too long. Now I just do epsom slat foot soaks and have no troubles. Not...