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Lyme Disease ForumsMedicine & TreatmentsTeasel root, Cats Claw, Grape fruit seed extract ?
11/06/2011 03:29 AM
sheredelight
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Hi all, I'm an Aussie, and i had to join all the dots, then go find the only LLD in my state of Queensland. He did the PCR test, and i was positive Lyme, through my urine. And it's so hard to get family and friends to understand. I really feel for us all.

And I'm on Plaquanil and minocycline, i want also to try Teasel, not found in OZ, have taken Cats Claw, and was thinking of Grape Fruit Seed Extract, any one had much luck with this combination?.

Any thoughts much appreciated,? best wishes all, Karen

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11/06/2011 03:54 AM  Top
Bettyg
 
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hikaren,

you'll get readers galore today, sunday; thanks for posting it here.

later, bg

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11/06/2011 06:05 AM  Top
fabajenna
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Hi Karen, welcome to the group!Smile

I have used teasel root and Grapefruitseed extract..both together with no problems. I did try the Cat's Claw at one point, but it had no effect on me, it was much later in my treatment.

I will say that if you're taking antibiotics, you need to take the Grapefruit seed extract one hour away from them..they will lose effectiveness if you don't.

Good luck with your treatment, please use this site for any research and support that you need..

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11/07/2011 03:10 PM  Top
irenwill
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Cat's Claw is similar to Samento, which I am on, as well as Teasel.

I do feel that Samento powered up my protocol. I've noticed herxes from both Samento and Teasel. My LLMD says I'll be on the Samento for most of the rest of my treatment (3.5 months into it).

Haven't used the grapefruit seed extract, personally.

I am not a doctor, just a patient striving for recovery and hoping to offer support to others, too! Many blessings to you!

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11/09/2011 01:10 AM  Top
sheredelight
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Thanks for the warm welcome, happy to be here, Betty, Kim and irenwill,

I will get some Teasel and give it a try, thanks all.

Be well, best wishes. karen

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