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Posted 5/23/2014 4:02 PM (GMT -5)
I started the Buhner protocol - have been taking the knotweed for over a week now, and added low dose of the Cat's Claw a couple days ago.

I'm having a bad day today - burning pain in back (worse than usual), and my left arm is killing me, my brain is foggy, and I'm feeling light headed - also more emotional than I've been. I actually had some good days last week - and I thought maybe I was getting better. But, now my symptoms are worse.

So, how do i tell if it's just a bad day...worsening of symptoms...or a herx?

Is it possible to herx already on these supplements? I'm not even up to the full dose of the Cat's Claw yet.

thanks,
Posted 5/23/2014 4:30 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, it is possible to herx on even small increases in dose of these medicines, depending on how sick you are and how your body is able to detox.

If it is a herx, it will subside in time. If it is a case of true worsening of symptoms, the symptoms will continue to get worse.

The trick is to balance your medicine dose increase while balancing your detox regimen and keeping a general awareness of whether you are making overall progress.

In know, that's a lot to ask of a sick person. Write things down (symptoms, trends, changes), and, if you can, bring in a family member or friend who can be a witness of sorts, to help you keep track.

Sounds like the medicine is doing some good!
Posted 5/23/2014 5:07 PM (GMT -5)
Look for small changes. Like I feel pretty good then feel like I'm starting all over. I've noticed really small changes. Like my temp is slowly creeping back to normal, even when I feel cold. It was very, very low a few months back. An eye twitch that I had 24/7 went away. Little changes tell me my body might be trying to get well..
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