Thank you all very much for taking the time to respond. Saraeli - I've had testing for autoimmune issues in the past, based on all of the symptoms I've been having for years. Everything has come back...
Hi saraeli - That's very interesting. Oh I am definitely treating, right now with doxy given that my family doctor says I must treat with that because this is a new infection. I don't think that's...
Hi dcd - Thank you for your reply. The IgG is negative, there were only two reactive bands. The IgM is showing positive because of bands 23 and 39. This is the first time I've tested positive with...
Hi Girlie - Just to clarify, this was my regular MD, not an LLMD. Orbiting - I was treating based on testing I had done years ago, from an LLMD. This testing is new, from my family physician, just...
Hi friends, Had my annual physical last week. Based on some symptoms I am currently experiencing, my doctor tested me for Lyme, I didn't mention it to her. I was surprised when she called me today...
Friends, I started sida acuta last week for bart, I built up to my current dose of 12 drops. I decided to add in the houttynia, I started with 3 drops, the llmd instructed to start at 5. Within 15...
Orbitingaround - Are you referring to ferritin levels?...
WalkingbyFaith - Do you have a thread or post on here that tells your story (I feel like I'm bugging you!). I ask because from the few posts I've read of yours, it sounds like we have a lot of...
I have hair loss as well. Not just on my head but on my body as well. Is yours just from your scalp or on body as well?...
Hi friends, I started taking Sida Acuta for my bart a few days ago. I noticed that my lymph nodes under my left arm started hurting not long after. Nothing unbearable, just some discomfort that is...
Hi HeartsinPain - A well-known LLMD told me to take Houttuynia and Sida Acuta for bartonella. I feel your frustration. Hope you feel better soon. Be well....
Rig - Thank you very much for your reply. I am calmed by your advice, I feel hopeful I can do this and overcome. I am starting slowly on this, I know for myself that if I do too much at once, I will...
Girlie - How can I chat with you? I am going down the list of your symptoms and we are mirrors of one another, I can't believe it. I am really suffering and feel like I am falling deeper down into a...
Hi Girlie - I have bart and lyme - In your opinion, can herbs heal bart and lyme once it becomes chronic? I'm particularly bothered by the pain in feet and hands and the muscle spasms that come and...
Hi Rig - Congratulations on your healing, I am encouraged by your success. I have a lot of the same symptoms you listed. Would you mind sharing the herbs/supplements you have used/use for treatment?...
WalkingByFaith - I just read this post and I, too had a terrible respiratory infection in 2015 (April/May for me). It opened up a whole can of worms for my lyme and coinfections. Any chance we could...
Hi Friends- I hope this post finds you all safe and doing well. I am hoping someone might be able to chime in with some information. For about the last year, about once a day, when I blow my nose, a...
Hi Girlie - I'm not sure. The T4 is free but it doesn't say whether the T3 is free, it just says T3 (Triodothyronine). Thanks for the help :)...
My most recent labs were: TSH = 2.44 (range .45-4.5) T3 = 107 (71-180) T4 = 1.34 (.82-1.77) Thyroglobulin Antibody - negative Thyroid Stimulationg Immunoglobulin - negative Thank you!!...
Hi friends - First, my hope is that all of you are well and staying safe. I'm writing to see if someone can offer insight - I'm at a loss, my doctors are stumped, and I just don't know where to turn....
Thanks so much, sara. This is really good information. I think I'm going to look in to the clay and charcoal. I took chlorella in the past but I vaguely remember not being able to tolerate it so...
Hi Girlie and saraeli - Thanks again for your replies. I'm sorry, I probably come off as spastic, I don't mean to. I have been through the wringer and just feel beaten down with my health issues. The...
Thanks sara and Girlie! Sara - now I am afraid that I've done permanent neuro damage by getting the colonoscopy. Do you know if this is permanent? Is there anything I can do to reverse the effects?...
Hi friends - I'm writing to see if any of you have experienced something similar. First, the random question... I find that my lyme and bart symptoms are worse since my colonoscopy a few weeks ago. I...
Hi beave, Thank you very much, very helpful. I have had a barrage of blood tests and have been tested several times for celiac, both in blood and biopsy. I'm having another stool test done but I...
Scifigal, Thank you for your reply. Another one of my doctors said she wanted to try me on a low-dose steroid to see if that would help my symptoms. She said, however, if it worked, we wouldn't know...
Hi Susie, Thank you for your reply. You are right, it is a primary doctor recommending this test. I have been to multiple GIs in the past and I've had several endoscopies and colonoscopies, all...
Friends, I feel like I am chasing my tail, I hope you all can help. Long story short, I have been dealing with unexplained symptoms for years that doctors cannot explain, the most bothersome being...
Loutucky - Thank you for the info. I'm going to look into them, they sound perfect. And Thorne has such a good reputation. Thanks so much. :) saraeli - My doctor wanted me to take a Methyl-B complex...
Hi friends, I have an issue with methylation and my doctor had put me on B-vitamins. I had a hard time with the supplements, I can't tolerate the high doses. I've also learned that I can hardly...
I had completely forgotten about Epsom salt baths! That is super easy, although I don't have a tub, hopefully a foot soak will suffice. I hesitate to get on the elliptical because I don't want to...
Friends, I'm overwhelmed! I often make the mistake of trying to go full-speed ahead with diet change, treatment, and detox all at once and it never works. I end up overwhelmed and giving up fairly...
Thank you so much for replying. I looked up MCAS and I don't really have the typical symptoms, maybe just one or two of them so I'm not sure. But now I feel like I'm in a pickle (no pun on the...
Hi friends, About a week ago I made a drastic diet change in hopes of helping me heal. I'm eating very well, cut out the bad, eating the healthy stuff. Thing is, I'm having an increase in my...
Notime - Thank you. One last question... About how long after starting the GAPS diet did you notice you were starting to gain weight? Curious. I know nothing is overnight :) Be well....
Friends, I notice lot of posts that mention mold and was hoping someone could help explain exactly what is meant when discussing mold issues. Obviously I know what mold is, but are you talking about...
Girlie - Lyme and Bart are the 2 infections I have as well. Interesting, wonder if there is something with those two that wreak havoc on the system. I know millions of other people have lyme and...
For anyone struggling with weight... Have you heard Debbie Gibson's story? It's worth looking her up and her journey with lyme. She had unexplained weight loss and had been to a barrage of doctors...
Dude (El Duderino :) - Thank you for this article. I can't believe, in all of my years of researching, that I've never seen this before. It is full of great information and contains so many links...
Hi Xelaetaks- You are not the only one, I'm experiencing the same thing. Dude referenced the post I wrote just days ago on the same issue. I wish I had an answer for us, I know how upsetting this is....
Notime - Thank you for your reply. I just looked up the GAPS diet, did you do the phases? I did a 180 with my diet last week and it looks like I've more or less been following the GAPS diet since...
Hi Dude - Please, don't apologize! I am so grateful for any and all help given, I appreciate you taking the time to write and send the links. I will certainly look at them. One never knows what might...
Hi 1000Daisies - I'm so glad you posted again, I missed your original reply because of the simultaneous postings! That's a great question regarding stomach acid. I would hope that the myriad of GI...
WalkingbyFaith - I've not looked too much into mold. I don't believe I have the typical symptoms and I don't think I'm at risk for exposure. We've had mold testing done in our home and it's never...
Hi Girlie - I just revisited this post and have a quick question... You mention that you lost weight as well. Was it the treatment itself that helped you regain weight or were you taking additional...
Hi Dahlias- Thanks for your reply. While I'm sorry you had this happen to you, I'm glad to know I'm not alone. Second, I truly appreciate your signature line! I suffer with kidney stones constantly,...
Charlie- This is wonderful information, thank you. I have already found quite a few vendors who I am impressed by. I really appreciate this tip, thank you so much. Be well....
Friends, I very recently (within the last week) started clean eating in an attempt at healing. I had really been eating a lot of junk and did a 180, I'm eating very well now and following a lyme diet...
Thanks, all! Glad to hear it is on Buhner's list, never even thought about Etsy. I'm going to check that out right now. Thanks so much. Be well....
Thanks, WalkingbyFaith!...