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Posted 3/31/2017 5:40 PM (GMT -5)
Hi all!

After 7 months or so of treating with ABX, yesterday I finally started Tinctures based on Traditional European Medicine made from local herbs. I am also taking Teasel and Angelica Archangelica Tinctures.

This afternoon i started itching a bit, and tonight my nose is runny and im sneezing.

I thought I was fighting a cold...but it seems like it might be allergies.

Im still treating for lyme and bartonella, however my tinctures are mostly antimicrobial and immune system support.

Never had this all the time I was on ABX. I am inclined to think this is a slight reaction to the herbs, however, could it also be possibly a herx? I tried to find answers in the archives but couldn't find any...

Thank you in advance! =)
Posted 3/31/2017 5:47 PM (GMT -5)
It could possibly be allergic reaction. Eliminate the Teasel for 2 days to see if the itching and nasal stuff subsides.
Posted 3/31/2017 5:53 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks, July !! <3
Posted 3/31/2017 7:52 PM (GMT -5)
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Posted 3/31/2017 9:02 PM (GMT -5)
You could also try some Benadryl or Claritin. My doctor said they are both OK to use with abx/herbs.
Posted 4/1/2017 12:49 AM (GMT -5)
thank you mm! that is good to know!

indeed, one of the tinctures has Birch in it as one of the ingredients and i know i was allergic to it before i started treating. and now is about the time of year, too, when my seasonal allergies start to kick in.

my tinctures are made of plant and tree essences that are not listed in Buhners Protocols. if anyone is interested i could list down their scientific names. =) each tincture has about 11 ingredients.

would it make sense for me to add some of Buhners herbs too, like jap knotweed or cats claw? i really don't want to go back to ABX if i can help it and it seems Buhners has a high success rate.

thank you so much! ☺

Post Edited (Skyy) : 3/31/2017 11:58:59 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/1/2017 8:59 AM (GMT -5)
I would let your herbalist/dotor see the list of Buhner herbs so they can cross check them to be sure there's no interactions first - or you can do the research yourself. And, are they aware that you are allergic to the Birch that's in one of the blends? If so and they want you to continue, just watch for allergic issues.

I would have a tendency to think it's your allergies kicking in - mine sure are! Things are in bloom where I live and the tree pollen is very high right now.
Posted 4/1/2017 4:09 PM (GMT -5)
hi Traveler. =)

I hope that your allergies are not bothering you too much. Are you taking allergy meds?

And, you are so right! It rained a bit and i didnt realise that my nose stopped running till I got home. After reading your message I checked and lo and behold, Birch pollen is in the air! Geez. Totally caught me by surprise.
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