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Posted 1/14/2015 10:27 PM (GMT -5)
As I was ramping up on drops I wasn't feeling bad at all. Just little things here and there. Once I was on 30 drops of Samento and Banderol for about a week, maybe less, I started severe herxing with low back pain, leg pain and some joint pain.

I followed the instructions and took Pinella with Burbur or Parsley every 10 minutes (alternating on different days to see what worked best) and if it doesn't help I have skipped a dose as it says in the instructions, but how often should I skip a dose? I dialed back to 28 drops of Samento and Banderol to see if that would help, but I still have these severe pains which I assume are herx's.

So, the day before yesterday I skipped a dose at night and felt better in the morning, but today I'm feeling awful again with severe, nagging low back pain and leg muscle pain. I'm skipping this evening's dose, but I wonder what other adjustments I should make.

Thanks!
Posted 1/15/2015 10:21 AM (GMT -5)
Are you seeing a LLMD or are you doing this on your own? Keep taking the Pinella Burbur and Parsley-- those are for detoxing.

I saw in the other thread you don't have a LLMD. I would work on getting one. In the meantime, take a few days off and focus on just detoxing. None of the antimicrobials.

Post Edited (sarahm620) : 1/15/2015 8:24:01 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/15/2015 10:49 AM (GMT -5)
Not seeing an LLMD, but would like to find one in the southern MD area. I don't want to put this treatment off until I can get in to see one. I also don't want to pay another hefty fee for the initial visit. I was seeing Dr. S in Towson for 2 yrs and he wasn't able to help me. BIG disappointment.
Posted 1/15/2015 10:53 AM (GMT -5)
another member posted a link to this llmd's blog which Ithink is in your state
http://lymemd.blogspot.com/2008/07/miracle-in-germantown.html

not sure if I can post that directly on here or not? ( due to not being able to give dr's names directly on the forum) but since it is a blog- maybe?
Posted 1/15/2015 11:34 AM (GMT -5)
^ He has his name posted on the blog, should be fine. He's not hiding.
Posted 1/15/2015 4:18 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks, Katebirch
Posted 1/15/2015 9:50 PM (GMT -5)
But I think someone was saying he does lots of abx and is not big on herbs- still, it would be a good place to call and if it is not a good fit maybe they can guide you to someone else
Posted 1/15/2015 10:03 PM (GMT -5)
I definitely don't want to go back to antibiotics. Thanks so much for the help. I looked up his info and contacted his office for prices.
Posted 1/15/2015 10:21 PM (GMT -5)
Just slow down on the antimicrobials; that's all you need to do for now.

Make sure you don't limit yourself to the burbur trio. Do all kinds of detoxing: Binders, lemon water, epsom salt baths, etc. etc.

Margaret
Posted 1/15/2015 10:42 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks Margaret. I'm backing down on Banderol and Samento. I'm down to 20 and if I continue to feel bad I'll drop to 15, etc.

I'm doing Epsom baths, lemon water, dry brushing too.
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