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Posted 4/6/2017 6:07 AM (GMT -5)
Never in my life has the flu (or anything, for that matter) been so painful as with Lyme. The influenza muscle aches + Lyme migrating muscle/joint pains (reemerged from the flu) + leaky gut pains + throat/sinus pains. I'm sure it's not the MOST painful thing out there, but it's definitely not fun.

Just wanted to share this to anyone else as a cautionary tale – if you're immune system is weakened, do everything you can to protect yourself from outside viral infections. It's not only horrible, but also can be a big setback for your recovery.

I know there are some other conversations on here giving advice on flu prevention that might give some more in-depth tips.
Posted 4/6/2017 6:28 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you for the reminder. I pretty much avoid crowds​, heck I rarely leave the house.

I'm sorry you are so I'll.

Is there a chance its partially due to herxing?

What ever it is, just be sure to be detoxing.

Xoxo
Posted 4/6/2017 6:35 AM (GMT -5)
Yep, boosting your immune system if you can is a must! That's one reason I am on a herbal protocol smile
Posted 4/6/2017 6:47 AM (GMT -5)
Doing plenty of detoxing, anti-inflammatories, supplements, herbs. But I think it got me at a time when my body was particularly weak. I'm working through it – the most painful part has passed – but yes silly sheep I agree, keeping the immune system strong is so important in order to avoid things like this!
Posted 4/6/2017 9:43 AM (GMT -5)
Let's not forget the basics of handwashing too! I'm very careful to carry hand sanitizer during flu season -and use it when I come out of every single store - plus I use those "sanitizing cart wipes" whenever they are provided at the stores.

I also take a little extra dose of whatever herbs I'm using for boosting my immune system (but carefully to avoid herxing!) and watch closely for those first signs of a cold or flu and treat with herbs when I'm unlucky enough to end up getting it anyway.
Posted 4/6/2017 9:59 AM (GMT -5)
Good advice Traveler!
Posted 4/6/2017 10:04 AM (GMT -5)
Like I said, I've been unlucky enough to get the flu too! It's miserable, so I find ways to limit my exposure and to prevent it whenever I can!
Posted 4/6/2017 10:45 AM (GMT -5)
feel better!!!
Posted 4/6/2017 4:07 PM (GMT -5)
I can't believe the timing of this thread... about 6 hours ago I came down with what is now a horrific sore throat. That's how all of my colds/flus start. I actually haven't been sick in about 2 years but when I get sick, it's a doozie. Can anyone suggest herbs I should take to help me? Anything else? I'm all ears. I'm doing an Epsom salt foot bath as I write this. Thanks very much.
Posted 4/6/2017 4:28 PM (GMT -5)
Are you already doing anything to boost your immune system?

There's the simple things like Elderberry syrup - but that will have sugar possibly.
Cordyceps mushrooms helps boost the immune function, and is mentioned in Buhner's "Herbal Antivirals" book.

The one thing you will need to be careful of is that by raising your immune function, it too will get into the act of trying to kill off the Lyme bacteria and others. While this is good - it can also make you herx, so do be careful. It's hard finding that balance of "just enough" to help kick a cold or flu, but not enough to make you herx. Start off on a low dose of whatever you choose and titrate up slowly.
Posted 4/6/2017 4:41 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Traveler,

The only thing I recently started was a new probiotic and serrapeptase and drinking a lot of cranberry and lemon water. I can't afford a cold right now - I need to start hitting this Lyme but I'm not going to go full force while feeling like this. Thank you for your reply. Be well smile
Posted 4/6/2017 4:52 PM (GMT -5)
Some of this this may be obvious, but – I'm filling myself with Vitamin C (1000 mg or more), raw garlic, sea salt gargle, and bone broth. And like you said lemon – several full lemons a day in hot water. I've also added echinacea tea or drops (which I think is better at the early stages, so in your case rather than mine), and heave heard oregano oil may also be good.

Not sure if any of those could cause a herx? To me the natural food vitamins are the most helpful.

AND – stay home and sleep! I made the mistake of going for a gentle walk in nature on a nice sunny day after I got a sore throat (thinking the nature would actually help me) – but instead that's what really did me in. After that my body was debilitated for what is now 5 days and counting. If you sleep for a day or two you'll give your body the strength to fight it before it gets worse.
Posted 4/6/2017 5:10 PM (GMT -5)
Oregano oil, raw garlic, and echinadea can all cause a herx, as they will raise the immune function - but not enough to say that everyone will herx on them. But all good suggestions. Sorry, I've had one heck of a week!

Definitely rest! The body heals the most when we sleep/rest!
Posted 4/6/2017 5:56 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks very much! I know this is not a doctor's office, but since we are on the topic... My throat is on fire and I've been looking at my throat with a flashlight throughout the day. Tonsils are becoming more swollen with white patches on them. Anyone know anything about that? I'm just wondering if I'm past the point of trying to treat myself and maybe I need antibiotics. Never a dull moment...
Posted 4/6/2017 6:23 PM (GMT -5)
I hope you get well soon!
Posted 4/6/2017 9:29 PM (GMT -5)
I got the flu last winter and I agree with you, it was aweful. I was in so much pain that it brought me to tears. Nothing would relieve it, not even prescription pain meds.

I used to not get sick at all the first few years of having Lyme. Last year my cd57 improved and I got sick with everything. This year, knock on wood, I haven't caught anything. Maybe my immune system got even stronger. Not sure, haven't tested in about a year until about two weeks ago. Need to get my results.

Definitely, everyone with weakened immune system and infections that cause pain need to try as hard as possible to not get the flu. It really does make the pain 10 times worse...
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