I haven't used it yet, but just got my mercury fillings removed, so I was thinking about it. how much did you take?

Traveler said...
Chlorella also can be used for treating Candida, so combined with your symptoms, that's what you are likely dealing with.

I would encourage you to start (if you aren't already) a Candida diet and read Pirouette's post at the bottom of page 2 of the "New to Lyme?" thread.

Also, really good probiotics will be a must.

Do you have any links to that Traveler? I googled Chlorella + Candida but couldn't find any information about it eliminating Candida. My doctor did speculate Candida is a big issue for me. I get so depressed during die-off (even with detox methods! I think they create extra die-off) that I have to try remember it's the illness.

I am on a very low carb diet. Transitioning seemed to cause die-off too.

Traveler said...
Here are a couple:
journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0083213

drsteger.net/?6

Chlorella can also assist in removing mercury, although it needs assistance with it from other herbs.

Not sure I have a mercury issue because I've never had fillings.

That said, can feeling more physically fatigued (i.e. very heavy arms/legs and being confined to bed as a result) be a normal die-off symptom?

I've just read those with a sulfur sensitivity should avoid Chlorella ..

How would I know if I am intolerant of sulfur?

Traveler said...
One way to get an idea if you may have those issues is to check out this list of foods that are high in sulfur and if you have trouble with them, it's time to investigate further: www.livestrong.com/article/289250-list-of-foods-high-in-sulfur/

I actually found this article: http://aspirenaturalhealth.com/sulfur-and-sulphate-reducing-bacteria-another-piece-in-the-puzzle-post-149-by-dr-tim-gerstmar-3262012/

I tested positive for dysbiotic bacteria that will convert Sulfur into H2S (Streptococcus and Prevotella), and have been waiting to see my doctor to discuss the results.

So, maybe it's a bit of a stretch, but that could also possibly be why I feel worse on the Chlorella ..? Since high-sulfur foods should supposedly be avoided until the dysbiosis is dealt with.

Outscruff,

Before I had lyme I had an overgrowth of yeast/candida and did very strict Candida diet. I was so weak and exhausted the first month from die off. But by the end I felt great and I never got a sinus infection after that cleanse. Your symptoms sound like candida die off. I would stop the Chlorella and get on the Candida diet. There are supplements that help with die off. I'll try and remember them - I think they are SF722 and Molybdenum plus a powerful probiotic. I was doing HMF Forte at the time. Good luck.

Outscruff,

Oh sorry. I have heard that about probiotics that they can actually cause herxing in some people. You may want to look into Dr. Ohhira's Professional Formula. Very well tolerated. I could not take Florostar when I had Candida. It was way too strong for me. Good luck.