Hi, I know this may sound silly, but I've seen the term brain herx thrown around ... what does a brain herx feel like ?
Posted by clairenotes (Member # 10392) on :
Well... if you don't have a headache yet, you might get one. If you already have a headache, it might feel worse. Might even approach migraine-like pain. Sometimes it's dull, sometimes sharp, sometimes migrating. Also, there may be a congested-like feeling, like a terrible sinus infection, etc., and the scalp can sometimes feel itchy.
It does not even remotely resemble anything pleasant. But hopefully, it is a stepping stone to something better.
I always have things on hand to help mitigate the herx, like my favorite sinus remedy, etc.
Hope that helps.
Claire
Posted by Gypsy Girl (Member # 11072) on :
oh the headaches... sometimes they last for days and days and think they won't stop, but they do. sometimes my eyes and eyebrows hurt, and bright lights. Sharp stabbing pains like an ice pick from the top of skull to deep inside. oh and the itching-I just thought that was me, thanks for that tip..
Posted by 5dana8 (Member # 7935) on :
for me its any of the following: head pressure with or without headache Increased mind fog & confusion speech & word searching worse More light sensitivity irratiable depression worse sleep problems basically most of my neuro symptoms get worse
Its different for everyone it seems. Some its mild others severe..My LLMD suggested a RX I could take to relieve pressure in my brain when I was herxing so bad on IV but can't remember the name.
Anything I can do for detox seems to help. But basically I ride it out & wait till it lessens.
If you're having a really bad die off in your brain some docs will back down & then ramp up in the future.
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