If the test is still the two tier test it’s probably not good but fingers crossed for you cauliflowerQueen! If you’ve been treating it’s possible you may pass the Elisa and get a blot done. I believe...
Interesting! I may have to try this....
It might help Girlie. It seemed best for evening out some of my imbalances which has made physio work easier. For my ankle, which is my oldest injury, it hasn’t changed the feeling of a knot of...
I haven’t had my hormones or cortisol tested although I tried some of the herbs used for balancing cortisol in different combinations at different times of day. It’s an angle I haven’t explored again...
I hope it proves helpful. You’re very lucky to have some growing. I’ve always liked it as a garden plant but it can be finicky....
PS. You say it went from bad to worse about two weeks ago. Could it be weather/environment related? Mine tanked again when the snow started melting and the lovely muck of spring was exposed. Just a...
This sounds like a familiar pattern to me 1000Dasies and I’m trying to figure it out too. Most sleep herbs have the opposite effect for me (they rev me up and leave me tapping my foot all night) so I...
McDonald suggests as little as 7 drops 3-4x a day. I tried it as high as half a dropper 3x but it seemed to cause hypoglycaemia for me so I lowered it to 7 drops or so. I think it’s one you’ll have...
Yes! He is definitely very enthusiastic about this herb. :D It seems like an herb that would work best during the rehab stage rather than active infection. I'm taking a break from it now to see if...
I just wanted to mention that I’ve been using a new herb for tendons etc., that has been really effective for me. I’ve been taking Solomon’s Seal for around 7 weeks and over that time it’s helped...
Thanks dcd2103 and potsnpans - it's always reassuring to hear it can be fast to come and go. I have had arthritic-like pain too - mostly in my hands before I started treating - but it's different. Oh...
The echinacea I’m taking as an hyaluronidase inhibitor - I’ve been on it for several months now I think and it seems to be helping. I only noticed an immune response in the first week and that...
I’ve been trying out a few new (and old) herbs recently and had some strong negative reactions which got me thinking about how potent some herbs can be. Normally I don’t notice anything either way...
As always, thank you (!) for sharing your detailed insights dcd2103. They’re helping me putting together pieces of my puzzle as well and figure out what works and doesn’t work for me and possibly...
Thanks for your thoughts and experiences Zimica. You’re right, outdoor issues will definitely vary. Winter has always been my best time and I’m often worse in summer. I used to think that maybe it...
I’ll look into the agmatine. On a quick read it seems it’s formed from arginine which I used to take and found very beneficial. Hmmm.....
These are interesting thoughts dcd2103. I’ve recently determined that glutamate / excitotoxicity is one of my main issues with sleep for me and I still have lingering dysautonomia symptoms. I’ve...
I don’t smell mold, although outdoors has that muddy smell of spring, which is why I hadn’t really put two and two together. At first I thought relapse (babesia?) then I panicked and wondered about...
I’ve been trying to stay alert to the possibility of some of those unexplained symptom changes being related to seasonal outdoor mold. I’ve generally been doing well for a while but twice in the last...
Oh yes, the partial meals too! I am sure that’s one of the reasons I never saw the tick that bit me despite the bite being in a noticeable location. It’s crazy that this is somewhat well studied and...
Fwiw I seem to remember Buhner mentioning somewhere in his book that Lyme gives ticks greater resistance to cold and to dehydration (the latter allowing them to quest longer). Hopefully the dry cold...
I’m sorry you’ve had some difficult results. The more tests I do the more I wonder what value they have at all unless it’s something that gives me direct information I can form a plan on (such as a...
I just wanted to provide an update as I ordered E. angustifolia when you posted and have been taking it now for a little over two months. It is hard to say that it has had a definite effect on my...
Very interesting Acarined and I’m glad to hear it’s helping for you so far. I’m intrigued that it’s cycled, (makes perfect sense for this protocol according to your description) along with your...
Not many things have been helpful for my sleep either Garzie and many are stimulating for me. I tend to get a solid patch of sleep for the first part of the night and then the second part is lighter...
I'm relieved hear that your heart rate is down and that you've been able to get so much sorted out in such a short space of time! I've only had one MCAS-like reaction myself - it was also a...
How are you doing today orbitingaround? Do you have the results back from the mold inspector? How long are you still paying rent on the old apartment - was it safe?...
Raisins and orange juice are also moderately high in potassium. I rely on those when I have a muscle spasm....
I’m sorry to hear this orbitingaround, what a tangled set of worries mold presents us with that others just don’t understand. I think it’s the lack of understanding that can be the hardest! The last...
I think this is a great question WiscoWoman but didn't get a chance to reply earlier. I try to think about 'how do I treat myself' as literally how do I treat myself, as in what ways do I find to...
Yes, I did some of the exercises (most regularly the j-swoop with a resistance band) and they helped but it’s an awkward one to work for sure. I definitely have always had pretty weak ankles. I try...
Peroneal tendinitis is tough. Mine is mostly better after a few years but is easy to trigger again. Hope this helps....
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this now MA10. Would it be an option to try using ozone to clear the new space once the furniture arrives? Just thinking out loud. Not sure what I’d do in this case. I...
I’m sorry you’ve had this reaction isitlyme - I’ve had a number of sups seriously disrupt my sleep and it’s hellish. A big part of the problem with sleep disruption for me is managing anxiety about...
I’m so sorry you’re both going through this right now Sara! The thing that jumped out at me, oddly, when I read your post was the mention of canker sores. I had these all through my 20s and 30s. They...
To add to the possible suspicion I’ve been highly suspicious of kudzu on the occasions I’ve taken it. It can lower blood sugar (I tend towards hypoglycaemia) and it seemed to disturb my sleep,...
My understanding of collagen is that it’s nutritionally dense and high in a variety of amino acids specifically. Consuming collagen doesn’t necessarily boost your body’s collagen but it may help your...
I’m not sure I notice a major difference between having a glass of wine now and pre-Lyme. I’m just more alert to the effects of everything I eat or drink now. It’s the same with food - I think dairy...
That sounds like wonderful progress intheuk! Hoping two years brings you full remission. I’m always surprised by the variability of when we actually fall ill after a bite. I have friends who were...
Agreed Mike. Getting access to bloodwork has always been my main concern. I have to travel quite a bit to access tests and even then some are unavailable to me without an MD. Lots of testing is of...
I believe there are many on the list who have self treated. I think to some extent whether you choose to go alone or with an LLMD depends also on whether you decide to go with antibiotics. I decided...
Wondering if anyone else has had issues with stevia. I had a very strange reaction to a tea blend this afternoon - fog and dizziness - which I speculate might be the stevia in the tea (I’m not sure...
Yes, MedicalNerd, I should clarify that with respect to the alcohol solution I am referring to Greg’s approach from the biotoxin journey blog for cleaning surfaces of mycotoxins rather than mould. I...
I agree saraeli. I found washing with dilute rubbing alcohol to be good for general cleaning. Fwiw using a baking soda paste on grout mold has worked wonderfully for me for small mold. Apparently...
Oh yeah! Many instructors don’t really appreciate modifications or giving enough cues for people to figure out how to adjust their body to feel the right things. To be fair most people don’t care...
I agree Astro. I've had to modify my own practice substantially as my range of motion has decreased and I've had problems when I have blithely continued to do what I was once able to do. I've had to...
Astro - yoga shouldn’t hurt. :) It’s important to understand the purpose of each pose and adjust until you’re feeling a bit (stretch or stress as appropriate) and then stay there. Classes were great...
A few other thoughts.... It seems a little early for menopause (peri-menopause) although I know it varies a great deal. Are you getting enough fat and cholesterol in your diet to be able to produce...
Quick off the top of my head for now. I love Susan Weed’s menopause book. Lots of ideas to explore and I love that ‘do nothing’ is always an option for her. Seed cycling was great for me with mid...
So glad to hear that you’ve reached remission joee! And I’m glad to hear that you’ve come to love yoga so much. It’s a wonderful practice and I’m not sure I would have made it through these years...