Nice to hear your appt. went well - I haven't heard of those supplements - sounds interesting though - keep us posted.
best wishes - Gorbs x
My doc had me take samento for a few weeks before starting abx, in hopes that easing into treatment would soften the blow. However, I did then begin abx and only uses herbals/supps as support, not my main offense against the bugs.
That is truly a personal decision. Docs and patients alike are split on this. Some say abx don't work for them and that they prefer the herbal/alternative route. Others say that abx is the only way to go.
Personally, I am of the mind that abx are a better option, and that herbals are more of a back-up strategy. I think this is the more poplar opinion among LLMD's, as well.
It's your health and your care, so I don't think it would be wrong to request abx IF after careful thought that is the path you want to follow.
Your doc sounds like a thoughtful D.O.
At the same time, I do agree with Wonko's comments above.
Keep us posted on progress -- I'm contemplating herbal treatment and am very interested to hear how you do.
Best wishes and take care -- hoping you see progress soon.