Cats Claw Reactions? 
Faith110
11 y
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I know that the herb cat's claw is not necessarily a staple in nutritional balancing, but I know that many of you do take it as part of the program. I have been on it for about 3 weeks now to help fight my chronic infections, and am noticing some changes lately. On the positive note, I have not had any yeast infections since starting it, and am have noticed a significant improvement in my immune system's strength.
On the other hand, I am starting to feel a bit anxious again. Not panicky but very restless. I have not had this in a long time. I've also had more brain fog lately and a "heavy head".
I am thinking that this may be some sort of die off or detox that's being provoked by the cat's claw, as I have not made any other changes or added anything new to my diet. Has anyone taking cat's claw experienced anything similar?? Does anyone know if cat's claw is known to move copper or any other types of hidden toxic metals? Thanks
- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? onedaysoon
11 y
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This is a reply to # 2,037,587Hi Faith,
I started on cat's claw about three months ago. Within days I started feeling more energy. Maybe a coincidence, I don't know, but my next three periods were a lot better. It also seemed to stir up some worms and parasites, but I don't think enough to make a big difference so I will be getting on something stronger to eliminate them. My last period was absolutely horrible though so I'm wondering if it's kicking out some toxins/infections? I don't know. But it does seem like I've had some changes, like you, since I've started taking it.
- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? Faith110
11 y
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This is a reply to # 2,037,731That's interesting Onedaysoon. I never thought about the parasites. I knew that cats claw was an antiviral, but did not know it was a parasite killer too. My periods have been pretty rough as far as cramps and nausea go. I read something a while ago about menstruation being a form of detox too so maybe the herb is making it stronger.
- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? Marie64
11 y
4,118
MoreThis is a reply to # 2,037,764HI
I was put on Cat's claw just to kick out the viruses and infections that are hidden. I was told at the dose I was at 6 daily that it will not be as effective 6 months in. I was on it for approximate 3 months so far and I have felt pain in the spleen for about 2 weeks after I took the cat's claw and then the pain was gone. I am wondering if the cat's claw cleaned a virus or something out of my spleen. I was told it is used to kill viruses and infections in the intestinal track.
Marie- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? purplepixie
11 y
4,120
This is a reply to # 2,037,779I've been taking just 1 x 600mg capsules a day and been experiencing spleen pain too Marie.
Since starting immune boosting formulas i've been very edgy, anxious, brain-fog, no will to do much etc...i'm presuming it's some sort of detox reaction.
As an aside note - those with Lyme tend to have to start off slow with Cat's Claw - literally 1 drop a day and build up to more drops as they handle the herb better.
Starting off with a dose of 10 drops tends to cause 'lymey' symptoms to rage a bit more.
- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? purplepixie
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- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? Marie64
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- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? Faith110
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- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? Onwards
11 y
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This is a reply to # 2,037,587I was taking 2 large 00 caps 3 times per day. I experienced lots of die-off reactions from this. This was about 4800mg of herb per day.
I got the foggy head and fatigue with die-off and often a feeling of dread would come over me. Often with die-off I became very overstimulated and needed to retreat to a quiet place.- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? Faith110
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This is a reply to # 2,038,005Yes that is how I have been feeling. I did some gentle yoga yesterday and it relaxed me, but later on around midnight I got extremely nauseous with horrible dizziness and body aches. It felt like a bad crash. I haven't crashed like that in so long :(. I didn't get a wink of sleep. Today I feel very slow and foggy. Depersonalized with a dull headache. Tired, but I'm sure that it is due to lack of sleep. I've backed off all supplements for a couple days to let my body catch up. I hope that this is just die off and not a real adrenal crash, although it is probably a combination of both.
- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? Faith110
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- Re: Cats Claw Reactions? onedaysoon
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