Could it be because I've started oil pulling?

[Jjcrackers]

I started oil pulling on Monday and now generally feel rubbish. I got a terrible headache that day and was so achy that I could hardly move my neck. Thought it was just a bug but I still feel nasty: headache, achy muscles that jar when I walk and clenched jaw.

Ugh.

Clearly I am going to stop but was wondering if anyone else had experienced the same?

I've not tried oil pulling, but I've had similar reactions doing a detox.

However, my sister has had similar symptoms to you all week and after trying different painkillers to no effect has decided it's a bug.

Your first thought might be right.

I don't do oil-pulling but this sounds just like the nasty bug that been going around in my area. My whole family has had it. I was last, just got over it a few days ago and had these exact symptoms.

I think its just a coincidence that you are probably getting sick right after starting oil-pulling. Hope you feel better soon!

Thanks. I was hoping it was a bug rather than OP as I was rather enjoying having (slightly) whiter teeth

May I ask how long the bug took to get over?

I have all those symptoms and have had for a week, like others have said think it's just a really crappy bug.

They tested oil pulling on the "Health Freaks" programme and it was more effective to use water and swish vigorously around for the same length of time.

So it wouldn't harm to stop until you feel better, and then start again?

Thanks. A bug I guess

i have been oil pulling for about 4 months now and never had this, i have got much whiter teeth though :o