Hi, I went to my llmd 10 days ago. He told me I am relapsing bad after 4 years antibiotic free.
He started me on 200mg daily mino.
I woke up feeling ok and lunch time it hit.
Severe Dizzieness
Motion sick
Feel like my mind is racing 100 miles an hr
Trembling bad
Eyes won`t focus they keep searching
A little muscle pain
Stomache pain
Thanks John
Posted by Annie C (Member # 14) on :
Sounds like a major Herx taking over. I call it the wave, never knowing just how big that wave will be. I might know in 30 mins. or 30 sec. Either way Never turn you back towards the ocean. I find if I feel the wave I stand up to it and somes time I get knocked down. Then I will go to bed for as long as it takes. Try to sleep through it between the insomnia. GOod Luck. Posted by hostbody (Member # 12695) on :
Sounds like my herx cycle too!
Posted by Nal (Member # 6801) on :
Definately sounds like a herx. Any chance you can contact your dr and maybe back down just a bit on the meds?
I know that in my case with my health, I have to be on minor doses of antibiotics. It doesn't take much for my system to feel the effects of most meds.
Hope you get to feeling better again soon.
Nancy
Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
Minocycline is powerful! Can do great things!!! It is probably just a Herx- but here is side effect sheet just fyi-
Minocycline ***************** What side effects can this medication cause?
Minocycline may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
itching of the rectum or vagina diarrhea dizziness or lightheadedness furry darkening or black discoloration of the tongue redness of the skin (sunburn) changes in skin color hearing loss or ringing in your ears
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
severe headache blurred vision skin rash hives difficulty breathing or swallowing yellowing of the skin or eyes itching dark-colored urine light-colored bowel movements loss of appetite upset stomach vomiting stomach pain extreme tiredness or weakness confusion joint stiffness or swelling unusual bleeding or bruising decreased urination pain or discomfort in the mouth throat sores fever or chills
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm or by phone 1-800-332-1088.
Posted by kelmo (Member # 8797) on :
You STARTED on 200mg daily? My daughter hasn't been able to ramp up from 50mg 3x WEEKLY!
If you can't tolerate that much, call your doctor and ask if you can work up to it.
Kill the bug, not the patient!
Posted by wyo (Member # 13095) on :
Thanks eveyone for good info.
When I get this I think I am going to kill over very scary.
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