Hi Sharon, thanks a lot for all the information. I am so overwhelmed with my own symptoms, that to even do anything each day is almost too much and I have no faith in doctors or tests either, plus they charge money which I just do not have right now (paying bills off).

So for me to get a diagnosis for lyme right now is out of the question, but maybe in the future. Still, it shouldn't stop me from trying cat's claw either, considering I definiteliy do have infections of some kind, and candida. Though I am wary of the herx you speak of (in case I do have lyme). So I understand the need to start slow and build up.

I hope you will recover from this condition. Like you, I have had and have candida overgrowth, I've had chronic mercury poisoning and now all these infections with possible cavitations. So it's all been a bit of a nightmare to say the least. It seems that one condition weakens a person to another and they seem to all work together in somehow keeping the host on a downward spiral. AT least with just mercury I was able to detox and heal over time, but with the other stuff, no. The most I ever get is a little improvement or control over some symptoms, but that is never a sure thing.

anyway, thanks again and I'll be checking out the links you sent!