Which natural protocol is best?

baileygirl76

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Posted 11/24/2008 10:43 AM (GMT -7)

I want to go the natural route. I really have no symptoms but I am not sure if the Lyme is gone. My last WB was negative by CDC standards. But we know all about that. I am having ill effects from the Doxy and I need to take a break. Looking into natural and want advice. How about Grapefruitseed Extract? Or Samento? Or Olive Leaf? I have heard great things about all of it. Also, do these kill the good bacteria in the gut??

Sojourner2dd

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Posted 11/24/2008 12:19 PM (GMT -7)

Since getting off Rocephin I've been living on Garlic, Olive Leaf/Oregano Oil, high doses of B-complex, a multi vitamine, fish oil & milk thistle. Most importantly (!) look into getting a Good Quality of acidophilus, as the Doxy has killed all the bacteria in your gut and you will need to get a heavy dose of the good bacteria in there to prevent the lyme from having a field day. I've found that if I take the good bacteria before going to bed, in about 4 oz of kiefer, that it is most effective. I've felt pretty good for about 6 weeks now.

I'm guessing you know to keep a thousand miles from sugar and caffeine, and I haven't tried the grapeseed or the samento.

Razzle

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Posted 11/24/2008 6:38 PM (GMT -7)

Herbs don't tend to be as harmful to "friendlies" in the gut as abx are, but it is always a good idea to take a probiotic supplement when one is trying to treat infections because the "friendlies" can help you fight the bad guys (Lyme, etc.) and I think also can help you hold on to what ground you've gained with abx.

-Razzle

Chronic Lyme Disease, Gluten & Sulfite Sensitivity, Many Food/Inhalant/Medication Allergies & Intolerances, Asthma, Gut issues (dysmotility, non-specific inflammation), UCTD ("Secondary Lupus-Like Syndrome"), Osteoporosis, Anemia, Lymphopenia, intermittant Pancytopenia, chronic malabsorption/malnutrition, etc.; G-J Tube; Currently TPN-dependent.

Meds: Zofran, Pulmicort, Vitamin B12 Shots, Heparin (to flush PICC line).

Smiffy51

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Posted 11/25/2008 8:00 AM (GMT -7)

My Lyme doctor has advised 10 drops Samento 3 times a day, plus 2 Filisa and 3 Simba capsules a day (these are African herbs). I was taking antibiotics but they made me really ill. If these herbs don't work he is going to out me on Lauricidin.

housebound in the UK with 'severe M.E./CFs & fibromyalgia' for 21 years - have just found out I actually have had Lyme, micro-cocci & crytostrongylus pulmoni all these years

Razzle

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Posted 11/25/2008 2:57 PM (GMT -7)

There's also Dr. Jernigan's protocol. See http://www.hansacenter.com/

-Razzle

Meds: Zofran, Pulmicort, Vitamin B12 Shots, Heparin (to flush PICC line).

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