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Posted 9/20/2017 12:30 PM (GMT -5)
I recently added Red Root to my protocol. Just one drop. One of the biggest struggles I have right now is swallowing. I can really only drink and eat pureed soups. Eating a solid makes me feel like something is stuck in the back of my throat. I had a normal esophagram.

Upon adding the Red Root I immediately felt like something was at the stuck at the back of my throat. I could still breathe okay. But my throat felt tighter. This same thing happened when I was on doxy. Since Red Root is suppose to clean out the lymphatic system, I am wondering if this is a herx or an allergy.

Anyone had this reaction to Red Root before?
Posted 9/20/2017 2:13 PM (GMT -5)
Is the reaction immediate or did it take time to occur?

If immediate, it's not a herx. Some sort of aversion, or allergy...

If it took some time to appear after ingestion, it could be a herx....
Posted 9/20/2017 2:22 PM (GMT -5)
I started with 5 drops of red root and I'm up to 11. For me it brings out the fatigue if I go too high. No throat issues. That sounds allergic to me.
Posted 9/20/2017 3:55 PM (GMT -5)
Okay, thanks for the replies. I appreciate it. Any other herbs that are helpful for the lymphatic system?
Posted 9/20/2017 4:00 PM (GMT -5)
readingmom - have you tried a lymphatic massage? I tried one of those the other week and it was very helpful. I've also been looking into essential oils, some of which have medicinal properties. If you google lymphatic and essential oil you'll get several hits. Since you are sensitive even to herbs, you may want to try the oils or massage.
Posted 9/20/2017 4:06 PM (GMT -5)
Here are some suggested herbs for the lymph system: /lifespa.com/best-herbs-cleanse-lymphatic-system/

Here is a video on the lymph massage: /www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA-wi0d7-Ro I do not suggest that you do the 50 times as she suggests. Start lower at 10 and move up gradually each time. I base this on how I felt when I did 50..... I really got the lymph moving and it was uncomfortable.
Posted 9/20/2017 4:07 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks for that link Peteza! I felt worse the day of the massage, but then better the next day so I will check that out.
Posted 9/20/2017 4:27 PM (GMT -5)
I take a lot of Red Root tincture, 20 drops a day. 10 am/pm.
I have serious lymphatic problems from Lyme, including my spleen enlarges and makes me sicker than a dog for a week every month.
Red Root has really helpd it to calm down, and helps my glands not be swollen big as fifty cent pieces under my arm pits and in my neck now.

I've never had any type of herx/reaction from it.
Posted 9/21/2017 6:54 AM (GMT -5)
Okay, thanks everyone. I really think that Bart. has taken hold of my throat. Within 30 minutes of taking that drop of Red Root I have a zillion foot zaps and my throat bothers me. Maybe I will hold off and treat with herbs that I am better able to process while detoxing like crazy.
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