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Posted 2/14/2014 11:09 AM (GMT -5)
I get told that I look jaundiced by family. Even after coming off of herbals for a little break, I still have a yellow tinge to my skin.

Also, have little tiny red dots, pin-prick sized, that I've had for several months.

I just can't stop worrying that treatment will put me in the hospital. I realize not doing anything is not an option, and that is not my intention. I am currently drinking an olive oil, distilled water, kale, sea salt, fresh lemon juice drink with a water chaser. Hopefully I can work some of this through my system.

Post Edited (greany1979) : 2/14/2014 11:24:33 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/14/2014 3:24 PM (GMT -5)
Sounds like your liver is strained, do you have right sided pain that is deep? Have you had liver enzymes checked, they should be checked once a month.
Posted 2/14/2014 6:04 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Maine76. I have not noted deep right sided pain, but I will certainly keep an eye on that. I have my LLMD appt on March 6, and I will request a liver function test, and then have them monthly. Thank you!
Posted 2/14/2014 6:54 PM (GMT -5)
Are you taking anything to protect your liver or to help it function better?

Are you allergic to ragweed? If not, you can take milk thistle. Many here do. I'm allergic to ragweed, so I can't take milk thistle, but I do drink grapefruit juice to help and use other foods and liver cleanses to help keep my liver functioning well.
Posted 2/14/2014 7:32 PM (GMT -5)
That's your liver. You should probably see your doctor.

Margaret
Posted 2/14/2014 8:43 PM (GMT -5)
Yes I did but I had not back off the medication for a little while. I think it was high dose doxy and had to change meds.
Posted 2/14/2014 8:56 PM (GMT -5)
I was a bit yellow for about the first month 6 weeks of treatment. It was not my liver enzymes. Not sure what it was. Just sickly looking. I remember the day my coworker said "Hey you have color in your face again!" I had noticed it earlier in the day and I thought it was just me!

I agree with the others though - make sure your gall bladder and liver enzymes are OK. In time your pallor should go away!

I also have the red pin pricks too that unfortunately did not go away. They are believed to be caused by co infections.
Posted 2/15/2014 7:20 PM (GMT -5)
It could be liver and this should be detected in your bloodwork. I get mine tested weekly due to the strong ABXs Im on. However, my LLMD mentions every so often that my skin looks yellow due to a Candida/yeast overgrowth as well.

So if you have ruled out the liver suspect (and treat) the yeast.
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