Update

Its been a while, since the past few months were really rough. Things kinda spiraled out of control after a provoked heavy metal urine test. I was able to get the amalgam filling I had has been removed. Of course things got worse, but in a good way. Severe babesia flares, since I could better fight the infection with the amalgam removed. Its been about a month, and things are getting better. Less severe babesia flares and brain is clearer.

Energy level is a big problem. I just can't tolerate any real exertion. Its like I have a very limited battery. It runs for a little bit, then its drained. I can sit and do quiet stuff. Even too much walking is bad. If I try to push through it, it feels like I'm pulling 5 tons of lead through wet concrete carrying a boulder on my back. Totally drained and weighed down.

Last adrenal results were better, but its still an issue. The problem is that I can't tolerate adrenal cortex or licorice anymore. Eleuthero and ashwagandha are ok, but its not enough.

Now I'm trying to figure out what to do about that, since as always there's stuff I need to do. If I wasn't so easily fatigued, I'd be back to normal functioning. My latest thought is maybe its mitochondria related. Babesia is still a big issue. Fevers and mild symptoms every day (more severe symptoms and fevers the 3 days I'm on artemesia). Any thoughts on this?

I'm perfectly fine with doing very little most days, but I do need to be more physically active 1 or 2 days a week.

Hi Sayyadina -

Good to see you posting again. I'm sorry you're struggling. I'm on a "check for viruses" kick. SO, that's what I'll suggest to you. We may have already had this discussion - my memory is suffering.

I hope your sister situation is better resolved these days, and your animal care is not overwhelming you. That's also a drain but you already know all that.

Hope you get some answers.

-p

Thank Pirouette and cd3764.

My sister is in Japan for at least a year, so I'm free! The alpacas all moved to a new home. I'm really glad that happened, since taking care of all that was way too much. Now its just the horses and parrots, and I enjoy them a lot more. Right now I'm trying to muster the strength to do hoof trims. That's the one big physical thing I can't get away from, but its gotten easier since their hooves are now in better shape.

I haven't been checked for viruses. I do take elderberry every day, as a cold preventative. I tried some of my antiviral tincture recently (elderberry, echinacea, goldenseal), and had no reaction.

Unfortunately, rhodiola makes me very twitchy and jittery. I just got a new homeopathic for adrenals, so I'll see how that goes.

My babesia killing herbs are sida acuta and cryptolepis every day twice a day (3x was too intense) and then artemesia (whole herb, not artemisinin) 3 days on, 4 days off. I got a bad bottle of alchornea tincture in January, so I've been off that for a while. I just finished making a new batch of tinctures, but I keep forgetting to add the alchornea back in.

I'm waiting for the Lyme low dose immunotherapy to arrive. Its something my LLND suggested to address infection and hopefully get my immune system to stop freaking out.

I have to be extremely careful with detoxing these days, since I have a bit of MCAD too. Also can't get stressed out at all, since that'll trigger an episode.