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Posted 10/3/2016 1:06 PM (GMT -5)
Is this a treatment you jump right into? Or slowly incorporate to build tolerance? My supply is limited and I don't want any going to waste by trial and error. 3packets per day 1 hr away from abx is what I'm told to try. Sound right?
Posted 10/3/2016 1:23 PM (GMT -5)
That's the dose that I see most often. I've not heard of anyone having issues with it, but do be aware that it's a very powerful binder and must be kept 3 hours away from other things like meds, food, herbs, supplements and other things so that it binds to the toxins and not something else in your bloodstream.
Posted 10/3/2016 2:08 PM (GMT -5)
I do the CSM pure compounded powder, x 4 per day. I have dropped back to x 3 though because I have to maneuver around the herbs and supplements but I went straight to the full 4 doses per day. Just make sure you are getting enough fat in your diet. It does bind and can constipate. I do at least 2 tsp of fat after taking it. Almond butter, avocado oil in my protein shake... raw nuts... something.

It actually helped me digestively immediately.

I was told to eat something fatty 1/2 hour after, and take supplements/abx 1 hour before or 2 hours after.
Posted 10/3/2016 6:38 PM (GMT -5)
Cholestyramine works by binding to the toxins. If there is food or medicine in your stomach, it will bind to that, which makes it less effective.

It also pulls toxins from cells. It was designed to bind to cholesterol (labels intended use). If you have high cholesterol, CSM is not as effective in treating Lyme toxins or mycotoxins.

In my experience, it is a very strong binder. When I have taken it less than 2 hours after meds, it has sucked up my meds. As such, I take it 2 hours before or after any meds, supplements or food so that it is effective and does not bind to my meds.

Pure Cholestyramine is best if you can afford it. The regular CSM has lots of sugars / artificial sugars.
Posted 10/3/2016 6:50 PM (GMT -5)
I also wanted to mention that there is another medication called Welchol in pill form. It is less effective than CSM. However, I absolutely it because it was so easy, peazy. I could easily take it when getting up in the night to use the restroom.

I also took it at the same time as activated charcoal, which is also great.
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