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Posted 6/4/2014 12:28 PM (GMT -5)
I am taking Jap Knotweed, Cat's Claw, Sib. Ginseng.

I was thinking of adding Serrapeptase in a week...is that a good idea? Is it too soon - I started this protocol mid May, and have been ramping up, will be at full dose in a few days.

What else can I add?
I was thinking of Grapefruit Seed Extract - but is that the same as taking Serrapeptase - cyst buster?

What about Colloidal silver? is it a cyst buster...or something else?

Thanks!
Posted 6/4/2014 8:40 PM (GMT -5)
Banderol? Zeolite? Houttuynia? Eleuthero?

Margaret
Posted 6/4/2014 8:44 PM (GMT -5)
thanks Margaret - I'll look into those. So, they must be from a different protocol - is it Cowden's?
I guess it's ok to mix and match the protocols?

I am already taking Eleuthero (Sib. Ginseng) - but I'll research the others.
Posted 6/4/2014 10:32 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, it's ok to mix and match as long as you're aware of any potential interactions. In fact, many protocols use the many of the same remedies, like Houttuynia and Eleuthero.

Banderol and Zeolite are from Cowden. A number of practitioners use Houttuynia; the same for Eleuthero. Zeolite also comes under different brand names apart from Cowden's Nutramedix.

Optimally, it's best if you're under an LLND's guidance.

It also depends on which coinfections you have.

Right now, I'm looking for something that would be very effective for Babesia. That's me, personally, though.

Margaret
Posted 6/4/2014 10:34 PM (GMT -5)
PS,

Cat's Claw is more effective when in conjunction with Banderol.

In my view, though, the Cat's Claw doesn't have to be a Samento.

Don't forget to detox--very important.

Margaret
Posted 6/5/2014 9:40 AM (GMT -5)
Looks like you're following Buhner's protocol? You could try adding red root? It's not much of a specific antimicrobial I don't think but it's really good for lymphatic support.

Andrographis is a good one too - pretty potent antibiotic - very, very bitter though! I think something like 1-2 % of people get a hive-like reaction to it (luckily I wasn't one of them) but other than that it's a pretty solid one.

I only mention these two because they "go with" Buhner's protocol, if that's what you're doing - not that it matters especially. There are so so many things you could add but I guess it kind of depends on symptoms/infections/what you're looking for.
Posted 6/5/2014 10:00 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the suggestions.

Actually, I don't know what I'm looking for - still not diagnosed...just tired of trying to live with all this (if you can call it living)...I have an appt. in a week and two days (counting down the days)..

Maybe, I'll just continue with Cat's Claw, Jap Knotweed, Eleurthero (sp?) and detoxing until I see the LLND.
Posted 6/5/2014 10:13 AM (GMT -5)
Maybe work on your diet and lifestyle in the meantime? Those are just as important medicines as everything else!
Posted 6/5/2014 2:03 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, diet and exercise, and reducing stress - all important. The stress is a biggie - as I haven't been able to work...and my debt is climbing....If i could just get to a point where I'm healthy enough to work even 2 days a week...that would be enough to make ends meet.

I am just starting up with exercise again - as I had to stop for the past 4 weeks - to heal from surgery. (Surgery was planned before I thought I could have Lyme disease)

Re: diet - I have been eating quite healthy - but I have decided to put that on hold - need to focus on weight gain...so if I feel like two donuts, I'll eat them...if I feel like a McD's burger, I eat it...I've been doing this for a few weeks now...and I'm finally up 1.5 lbs.
When I was eating healthier, I wasn't able to put on the weight...so I'll give this "diet" a couple weeks, see if I can add 5 lbs to my body...then go back on the healthier eating.
Posted 6/5/2014 2:22 PM (GMT -5)
Girlie, try smoothies with organic peanut butter and organic honey.

Eat carbs, but not inappropriate ones. If you can eat dairy, eat cheese, and ice cream. You can make your own milk shakes pretty easily. Try gluten-free pasta. These are all things the nurse told me to do to gain weight. You can make gluten-free desert with honey, maple syrup, or molasses. I wouldn't eat donuts or Mcdonalds Burgers, but that's up to you.

Borderlyme, I would like to know more about red root. I remember using it more than 20 years ago. How does it support the lymphatic system? Is it good for infections, and good for the gut? I think the practitioner I saw told me to do red root enemas, but I don't remember why.

Margaret
Posted 6/5/2014 2:42 PM (GMT -5)
You're right Margaret - I shouldn't be eating the junk food. I think I do it not just for the calories, but also because I get an instant "feel good"....and not much feels good these days. I had one really good day several days ago...then a really bad one...and then a couple of "fair" days. But today, I'm hurtin...and I just get to the point that I can't see the end of this ...can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Then I start going to the other forums and reading posts...MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia and wonder do I have those? And I get overwhelmed and worried. Will I ever know?
How does a person distinguish between Fibro and Lyme - other than the blood test?
I do not have the classic tender points...but my two main issues are pain and vibrations.
I guess I may know more if i respond to antibiotics...but again...sometimes you don't get a response after weeks of antibiotics....(Ok - calm down now!)

cry
Posted 6/5/2014 3:54 PM (GMT -5)
I also started taking recently what you're taking. Cat's Claw made me herx like Crazy just from one drop - good stuff! I bought Banderol, but haven't started it. Bought Pinella for nerve detox but it actually made me herx, so will take that as well. I also take Chlorella and Smilax for detox and GFE. Am looking into adding the Serrapeptase or one of those enzymes. Maybe Teasel Root as well. Hopefully these will help more than the antibiotics have thus far!
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