Guest guest Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hello all! I have just started on three weeks (!) of antibiotics for Lyme Disease. I am not a big fan of antibiotics, but am willing to do this in order to rid myself of this bacteria, which has been a menace to my life. I will definitely be taking a probiotic supplement (Primal Defense). But what I really want to know is how to thoroughly flush my system from the bacteria, as it dies off. Are there liver and kidney supplements/herbs that can help with this? Also, how can I be sure to kill off the bacteria, rather than just suppress it? I plan to remain free of this from here on out, so I will do whatever it takes. I would love to hear others' experiences. Thank you so much for your answers! Maura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi Maura! This will be just an add on to your post. I'm sure lots of our knowledgeable members will chime in on the specifics of what you are requesting. As a Lyme Disease patient - actually, I want to say I'm a person who *used* to have Lyme Disease as I don't think it affects me at all anymore - I wanted to check to see if you knew about treating this holistically. My holistic doctor treats Lyme Disease with a combo of dietary changes/restrictions, herbs, supplements, and a homeopathic remedy or two. I never took antibiotics, and I was well in a few months after apparently suffering from LD for two years. More importantly, I've remained well since. I've spoken with others who have gone the traditional route, and a lot remain closer to illness than wellness. Though, I definitely don't want to scare you or doom you into thinking that. I do know of a woman who was diagnosed immediately after a tick bite, received IV antibiotics, I believe, and got well. She takes good care of herself also, though. I'm in the Chicago area and would be glad to give you my doctor's name if you happen to be near here. There are well-versed holistic doctors who treat LD in other areas, too, but I don't have any specific names. I would think you could call around and ask if and how they treat LD. You also could post here, and perhaps someone would have a recommendation. My doctor recommended a colleague in the NorthEast section of the U.S. to help a friend of mine. If you need that, let me know, and I'll see if I still have that info on hand. Take care, Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff, life coach Improve your life ... naturally - Sign up for my free newsletter with articles on how to live well at: http://livinginrhyme.com , " maura101 " <mauraxyz wrote: > I have just started on three weeks (!) of antibiotics for Lyme Disease. I am not a big fan of > antibiotics, but am willing to do this in order to rid myself of this bacteria, which has been a > menace to my life. > > I will definitely be taking a probiotic supplement (Primal Defense). > > But what I really want to know is how to thoroughly flush my system from the bacteria, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thank you, Cindy, I truly appreciate your answer. I do plan to follow my antibiotic therapy with an aggressive holistic approach, since I have heard many stories of Lyme that never truly " went away. " My mother, in fact, was mistakenly diagnosed wtih MS (and heavily medicated because of it), only to find out later that it was Lyme Disease. I am suspicious of antibiotics, however, it was my personal holistic physician who recommended them to me. So, I have chosen to trust her with this. (She is working with me on other issues, and is always ready to try the alternative approach first.) I would love to hear more about the methods that you used. Mostly, I am truly happy to hear that you have been cured. With my warmest wishes - Maura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 One thing we learned in our class is that it does spread to family members. Testing is often inaccurate. So treatment of the whole family is often performed to stop it from spreading. Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapist --- kiaradaze <ckirchhoff wrote: > Hi Maura! This will be just an add on to your post. > I'm sure lots of our knowledgeable > members will chime in on the specifics of what you > are requesting. > > As a Lyme Disease patient - actually, I want to say > I'm a person who *used* to have Lyme > Disease as I don't think it affects me at all > anymore - I wanted to check to see if you knew > about treating this holistically. > > My holistic doctor treats Lyme Disease with a combo > of dietary changes/restrictions, > herbs, supplements, and a homeopathic remedy or two. > I never took antibiotics, and I was > well in a few months after apparently suffering from > LD for two years. More importantly, > I've remained well since. I've spoken with others > who have gone the traditional route, and > a lot remain closer to illness than wellness. > Though, I definitely don't want to scare you or > doom you into thinking that. I do know of a woman > who was diagnosed immediately after > a tick bite, received IV antibiotics, I believe, and > got well. She takes good care of herself > also, though. > > I'm in the Chicago area and would be glad to give > you my doctor's name if you happen to > be near here. There are well-versed holistic doctors > who treat LD in other areas, too, but I > don't have any specific names. I would think you > could call around and ask if and how they > treat LD. You also could post here, and perhaps > someone would have a recommendation. > My doctor recommended a colleague in the NorthEast > section of the U.S. to help a friend > of mine. If you need that, let me know, and I'll see > if I still have that info on hand. > > Take care, > Cindy > > Cindy Kirchhoff, life coach > Improve your life ... naturally - > Sign up for my free newsletter with articles on how > to live well at: > http://livinginrhyme.com > > , > " maura101 " <mauraxyz wrote: > > I have just started on three weeks (!) of > antibiotics for Lyme Disease. I am not a big fan > of > > antibiotics, but am willing to do this in order to > rid myself of this bacteria, which has > been a > > menace to my life. > > > > I will definitely be taking a probiotic supplement > (Primal Defense). > > > > But what I really want to know is how to > thoroughly flush my system from the bacteria, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 You're welcome, Maura; I'm glad you will be able to follow up the regular treatment with a holistic treatment. I, too, hear of too many people who only use the traditional, heavy antibiotic use approach, and those poor people are so ill. It's tragic. As I understand it, you are never cured, but I have no symptoms that I know of so that will do! That's interesting about your mother's misdiagnosis. I think a lot of doctors don't think to look for Lyme Disease. I went for two years not feeling well - and seeing traditional doctors - before finding this holistic doctor. He immediately realized it was Lyme. My doctor's approach is tailored to each individual. I would guess that he probably relies on certain things as a staple, but exactly what I took wouldn't be the same as what would work for someone else. I can't even remember what all I took. It would change as I moved along in treatment. I remember high dose vitamin E along with other supplements and herbs. I also remember most of the dietary restrictions - no sugar or fake sugar or even fruit juice, no alcohol, no smoking or being around any secondhand smoke, no caffeine. There may have been a couple other things, but that's what I remember at the moment. Good luck in your treatment; I'm sure you'll do well with the care of a holistic physician, Cindy , " maura101 " <mauraxyz wrote: > > Thank you, Cindy, I truly appreciate your answer. > > I do plan to follow my antibiotic therapy with an aggressive holistic approach, since I have > heard many stories of Lyme that never truly " went away. " My mother, in fact, was mistakenly > diagnosed wtih MS (and heavily medicated because of it), only to find out later that it was > Lyme Disease. > > I am suspicious of antibiotics, however, it was my personal holistic physician who > recommended them to me. So, I have chosen to trust her with this. (She is working with me > on other issues, and is always ready to try the alternative approach first.) > > I would love to hear more about the methods that you used. > > Mostly, I am truly happy to hear that you have been cured. > > With my warmest wishes - Maura > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Dear Cindy, Would you still be willing to let me know your doctor's name? I like the sound of his approach, and he may be able to recommend someone in the New York City area. Thanks! Maura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Maura - I was thinking about this and decided it might not be a good idea. He is so devoted to his current patients that he stays very busy. He even gives up time off and his lunch hours if you are his patient and need something. If I was going to be in there, I'd be glad to ask, but, thankfully, I haven't needed anything in a while! I was trying to find the doctor he recommended out east for a friend, but I apparently didn't hang onto that. I'm going to ask my friend if she kept the info, and, if so, I'll let you know. I would think, in your area, there would be a lot of talented holistic individuals. My recommendation would be to go to a great, independent health food store - not a place like GNC - and see if they have any recommendations for exactly what you're looking for. Around here, that is where I get good info. They know of the good docs around and actually had talked about my doctor long before I ended up needing him. Hope this helps at all; good luck on your treatment, Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff, life coach http://livinginrhyme.com Reclaim your power and passion , " maura101 " <mauraxyz wrote: > Would you still be willing to let me know your doctor's name? I like the sound of his > approach, and he may be able to recommend someone in the New York City area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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