Posted by bleauberry on June 24, 2009, at 5:23:15
In reply to Re: Infectious Invaders Underlying Mental Illnesses, posted by g_g_g_unit on June 24, 2009, at 2:34:07
> hey bleauberry - sorry to be a nag - was still just curious because you said you had a DIY way of testing whether yeast/candida might be an issue? i'm seeing my GP next week, and would like to know beforehand whether i should propose the idea to him, so i can be adamant if the idea seems to hold some valency.
The Herxheimer reaction is aweful. It is the sickly effects that occur when infectious organisms are dying in massive numbers. Existing symtpoms get worse. New symptoms might show up. It is usually bad headaches, joint and muscle aches, extreme fatigue and weakness, deeper depression.
But the Herx is also our friend. It tells us we are on the right track. If nothing is dying, there is no Herx. Take an antibiotic and no Herx, well, either you aren't infected or it is the wrong antibiotic for that infection.
Leading Lyme doctors in the country, when they suspect Lyme but don't have conclusive proof (there never is so don't expect it), they will start the patient on an antibiotic to see what happens. The antibiotic trial itself is the diagnostic tool. The one favored by good LLMDs is Tetracycline 500mg TID. It only takes a few days to see a severe Herx begin if there is going to be one.
Parasites. The challenge is with Black Walnut Hull, Wormwood, Cloves tincture...such as the tincture made by Dr. Clarkia.
Candida or yeast. Nystatin and/or Diflucan. As with any diagnostic challenge test, it is only taken for a short time to judge the response. The response is the diagnostic tool.
People can waste lots of time and money on tests that lead them down the wrong path. They are helpful, but not conclusive. A Herx is conclusive, and is fast, easy, and cheap.
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