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  1. debsicle

    What on earth is wrong with me?

    Ive never even heard of an enterovirus, but upon reading the main page of that website it does seem to fit. I think that you do need a prescription for antivirals here in ireland though (you need a prescription for all sorts of things you would think would be fine) but i will find out...
  2. debsicle

    What on earth is wrong with me?

    Greg, thanks so much for that! I will look into it now - I have been meaning to get food intolerencies checked too, I all of a sudden developed an allergy to prawns a couple of years ago to top it all (i love prawns :() I may have to wait til after christmas now that i've seen the price list...
  3. debsicle

    What on earth is wrong with me?

    Thanks South, I think that I would try anything at this stage. I will see if i can get it on iherb. I actually love elderberry!
  4. debsicle

    What on earth is wrong with me?

    That is the problem - Its really hard to get tested for anything here. I have been to the doctor which exactly the same thing 4 times since July and missed nearly the whole month of September from work and now I have the same thing again including blisters. But my doctor, even when asked...
  5. debsicle

    What on earth is wrong with me?

    I meant to say, I sort of don't feel that I really fit into any category - I am ill and it is horrible, but I am still able to mostly function in the normal world. I still work full time (i'm off sick a good bit though) I still go out with friends (but less than i used to). But, I always feel...
  6. debsicle

    What on earth is wrong with me?

    Thanks Helen, I appreciate the reply. I will definitely look up Dr Enlander and see what i can do about seeing him. I find in Ireland there is a very big emphasis on treating your symptoms but when you ask about a more holistic view they are stumped! My blood tests last winter were apparently...
  7. debsicle

    What on earth is wrong with me?

    Hi, I have been a member for some time but apart from quizzing Freddd on his B12 protocol a couple of times I have never really posted much on here. The reason for this is that I am not sure whether I belong here. I see people with severe problems all the time on Phoenix Rising and I am thankful...
  8. debsicle

    Fatigue during methylation and feeling sleepy.

    itching and fatigue can be a sign of low potassium too - i get both of those symptoms. Particularly the itching which makes me look like i have fleas. i am having the opposite problem at the minute with my methylation- I am tired in the evening at the right time when i am sitting on the couch...
  9. debsicle

    Need Help Starting Methylation Protocol, Please!!

    @ahmo I am taking MeB12 - half of an enzemetic therapy in the mornrning and the other half after dinner - i actually took a full solgar metafolin last night and the itching stopped, but i also took some MeB12 when i had my dinner. i have a feeling is something to do with the folate alright. by...
  10. debsicle

    Need Help Starting Methylation Protocol, Please!!

    I started the protocol a year ago, and i let myself slide a bit in the last couple of of months resulting in my catching every infection going in september and also my getting very depressed again. I have started in the last two weeks and i am taking all the basics (vits A, D, E, Omega 3, nature...
  11. debsicle

    THE STAGES OF METHYLATION AND HEALING

    Hi Freddd, i was thinking the same thing about the carnitine, i will take some midafternoon today and see what happens - i started out taking the b-complex twice a day and it sort of hurt my stomach (like a dull ache) but actually, i think that maybe i am mildly allergic to yoghurt and i was...
  12. debsicle

    THE STAGES OF METHYLATION AND HEALING

    Hiya ajw13, yep, i drink a lot of coconut water and i have supplemental potassium which i take when i get a headache - i was doing a hell of a lot more of everything because i got all excited at feeling better and it made me very withdrawn and i got extremely bad headaches then so i am down to...
  13. debsicle

    THE STAGES OF METHYLATION AND HEALING

    I have a quick question - i have been following this forum with great interest for the last 3 months and doing the active protocol for about 2 and a half months. i dont have any actual illness at present, but was diagnosed with a b12 deficiency about 5-6 years ago. I had a lot of symptomes for...