Activated Charcoal Makes Me Worse

Can anybody guess why? I've been using it as a binder, taken before coffee enemas. It does help with a lot of 'toxic' symptoms caused by the enemas -- such as nausea etc. -- but I find that the AC itself will tend to make me feel malaised and kind of sick, dehydrated, and also induce diarrhea. For example, tonight I took it in anticipation of doing an enema, but never got the chance to, and now I feel horrible. I've wondered if I notice it less usually because the AC is having some effect on toxins, which the CE's then eliminate more rapidly.

Outscruff,

Are you taking it two-three hours after and before anything else AND drinking enough water with it? I used to wakeup in the night and take it. I found it to be one of the most helpful detoxes in the beginning. Some nights I only took one capsule. Perhaps try one? What are you doing for detox?

Feel better. I know that toxic feeling. Ick.

Outscruff,

I'll let one of the expert Mods respond. I would say having coffee at all is a no no. Most of us have cut out all caffeine, alcohol, gluten, dairy, sugar. I don't know how sensitive you are but coffee enemas can be a little tough too, at least IMO. I would try taking the AC at night. Three hours after your last meal and before bed. Just give yourself time to pee the 8-10 oz of water out.

In the beginning of Lyme I had so many bowel movements a day. Diarrhea can be a great evacuator of toxins. The body knows! Sorry for TMI.

What else are you doing to detox?

Totally agree but I also think most women have adrenal issues and have no idea. My theory is anyone who thinks they can't live without their coffee, has adrenal issues. I would dream of my coffee the night before! It was what I most looked forward too and still miss the most. I am so much calmer and have less anxiety since stopping. Oh Outscruff, anxiety can be a big component of lyme so don't worry if you have a little.

Trav,

Me too. Everyone LOVES my coffee so my husband will only drink mine. I make it every morning and have to smell it. Not fair. How do you know when your adrenals are better? I haven't done the saliva test in a while. I should redo it but I think I have filled the next decades budget of lab bills!

Dearest and wisest Trav!

Good point. Well then mine are still fatigued! Startle response anyone? My husband says I have the nerves of a hummingbird.

Hummingbirds represent Joy in Native American medicine so I'll take that as a compliment!

Hey outscruff, i dont do great woth charcoal, either. I do better with bentonite clay personally- not sure why. You coukd even start with chlorella if you want to be really gentle

Ha ha ha! Well, I have chosen to not watch those kinds of movies, but I still know what you are talking about!! And you're right!! I won't be watching!! LOL! Lyme is enough of a horror movie for me.

I am now to the point where I can watch anything I wish to, except scary movies as they get my anxiety going too much - then there's no sleep because I'm all amped up! LOL!

I'm not that great with charcoal binders also. They make me nauseous. What I started doing was dumping half the capsule and I seem to tolerate that much better.