Dear Stephen,
I have been under the care of a naturopath since November 2007 for lyme disease. I am being treated with several supplements, such as L-carnitine, B complex, B12, niacin, evening primrose oil, thymus, wobenzyme, probiotics, and, of course, cat’s claw (Allergy Research Group—I take a total of 10 drops a day, at different times). I have improved dramatically. The symptoms that I have left are shortness of breath, a heavy feeling in my chest, and tingling in my body. They only happen from time to time. I live a full life, and yet I know the lyme is still there. My question is this: What can I add to my protocol to attack what is left? Also, my husband and I want to have a child, so I would like to know how long you suggest being on the core protocol before going off of it for pregnancy? What herbs do you recommend for pregnancy? Sorry this is so long. I am so honored to be able to get an answer from you. Thanks so much!
I have been under the care of a naturopath since November 2007 for lyme disease. I am being treated with several supplements, such as L-carnitine, B complex, B12, niacin, evening primrose oil, thymus, wobenzyme, probiotics, and, of course, cat’s claw (Allergy Research Group—I take a total of 10 drops a day, at different times). I have improved dramatically. The symptoms that I have left are shortness of breath, a heavy feeling in my chest, and tingling in my body. They only happen from time to time. I live a full life, and yet I know the lyme is still there. My question is this: What can I add to my protocol to attack what is left? Also, my husband and I want to have a child, so I would like to know how long you suggest being on the core protocol before going off of it for pregnancy? What herbs do you recommend for pregnancy? Sorry this is so long. I am so honored to be able to get an answer from you. Thanks so much!
Stephen’s response:
If you can find it, I would suggest ailanthus tincture for the lung dynamics, 1 dropper 3x daily. You can also use fresh dried root tincture of skunk cabbage, same dosage and perhaps that would be the one to begin with as it is easier to find. Given your status I would only add knotweed to the protocol you are using. However, it is contraindicated for pregnancy, and recent research has shown that stephania is as well, both interfere with implantation.
If you can find it, I would suggest ailanthus tincture for the lung dynamics, 1 dropper 3x daily. You can also use fresh dried root tincture of skunk cabbage, same dosage and perhaps that would be the one to begin with as it is easier to find. Given your status I would only add knotweed to the protocol you are using. However, it is contraindicated for pregnancy, and recent research has shown that stephania is as well, both interfere with implantation.
You sound in good shape, so I would just go with what you are doing. I would check the things you are taking for safety in pregnancy and if safe, then would go ahead. The skunk cabbage may or may not be okay in pregnancy, the ailanthus is not. I would try them for a few months if they seem to help, then go on with your new life.
Stephen
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