Lyme disease and diet?

[wonko]

I was wondering if anyone out there is on a special diet because of Lyme disease, co-infections, and/or complications of the illness.  If so, please add a comment below explaining your basic plan, and why you think it helps.  Did you discover/create your diet, or was it handed down from your doctor?

I eat a diet that I think is healthful, but it is not tailored or designed with Lyme in mind.  I'm interested in ideas for how to change or improve.  Thanks!

I tried to cover all bases with the poll options, but added an "other" choice just in case.

So, are you on a modified diet since getting sick?

[margypops]

together I mean, beets and cu's

[margypops]

Yes Beetroot is great so is cucumber Cut them up throw em in a bowl add lemon , juice I keep a bowl in the fridge , good for gall bladder also. ,

[gorbybelle]

I have started to eat a lot more garlic - fresh/raw - I have read a few times that it has a natural abx. effect - also beetroot is apparently good for the liver - when taking long term abx.

[margypops]

It is a great forum if you want to take supplements, there are some really great folks give us a lot of information,and will answer your questions about specific things..

[wonko]

Thanks for the comments.  I also take cat's claw.  My LLMD had me take it for a few weeks before starting antibiotics.  I no longer take it daily, but once in awhile.  I did seem to get some mild herx/benefits from it.  I think it is a good place to start.

I should check out the Comp. Med Forum.  It seems I can't shake my fatigue and often feel "fragile," such that even small deviations from my schedule or the expected can pack a wallop.  I'd like to build up more resilience, and am interested in if/how I may achieve that with diet/supplements.

[margypops]

I am eating healthier, I started to take Cats Claw a couple of days ago I try to everything the Natural way now with alternative medicine Cats Claw is recommended as a Natural anti biotic my health food store have technicians to do print outs for you. I do take a whole bunch of supplements ,the Complementary Med Forum is very good with information about supplements to take for everything.I have had symptoms for 21 years now on and off.. it hasnt been all the time, I think the anti biotics I have taken for other ailments have helped.