Gastro-Intestinal Problems with Lyme Disease

Generally speaking, gastro-intestinal problems come in two major categegories: Sluggish and explosive.

Problems may arise from the Lyme infection itself, herxheimer reaction and/or reaction to medication.  Special problems with diarrhea develop due to detoxification also.

For the sake of simplicity, I will not endeavor to distinguish between causes, and try to focus on the best solutions.

For the sluggish:

Magnesium

I use megadoses of magnesium as suggested by Dr. Burrascano.  I take 1000mg AM and 1000 mg PM (in addition to the coral calcium I take). The brand I use is Nature's Way - it is very affordable.

Senna Tea

Senna Leaves provide a gentle laxative that can be controlled easily by how long you brew. Alvita provide excellent value.

Constipation Relief

For fast relief of constipation, irregularity, hard, dry stools, great straining, rumbling and bloated bowels, mucous stools, associated headache - A non-irritating natural enhancement of peristaltic action of the colon.

A little secret - Try taking a Tablespoon of Epsom Salt mixed with 8 oz distilled water and chug it down as fast as you can.  My doctor swears by it but I prefer to take the magnesium tablets.

For the explosive:

Diarrhea

This all natural product contains the following as active ingredients: Aloe socotrina 4X Tormentilla 4X Veratrum album 5X Arsenicum album 6X Colocynthis 6X Cuprum aceticum 6X Mercurius corrosivus 6X Podophyllum peltatum 6X Ferrum phosphoricum 10X Carbo vegetabilis 12X.  It is gentle enough for young children and powerful enough to get the job done.

Diarrhea Relief

This product is also all-natural and provides fast relief of loose stool, cramps, gas and bloating, mucous stools, watery stools, jelly-like stool, pretty much any kind of intestinal cramping and diarrhea

The author of this website is not a licensed medical practitioner.  This information is based on her research and experience. This website is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure disease, and is not a substitute for consultation with a physician.  If you are sick, please consult a licensed medical practitioner.