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Posted by AmandaPI (Member # 5587) on :

I have been on Avelox for about 6 months when I finished IV abx for the 2nd time in 3 years.

I have had some bad herxes during this time-much worse than other abx.

I assume that this means that I still have keets to kill or I wouldn't herx.

I stopped taking Avelox about a month ago with the support of my doctor due to a severe herx.

I am wondering the average time (if any)for a herx to start after starting abx again.

My symptoms seem to be worsening but I am getting ready to go to Belize for a late honeymoon.

I don't want to be sick in Belize with Lyme or a herx, especially.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Amanda

Posted by ByronSBell 2007 (Member # 11496) on :

Herxes are different for everyone, some people can count the clock when it is going to happen.

Some get a herx minutes after swallowing an ABX, and others like me get hit a day or 2 later. The thing that is so hard is IV abx are different...

You can be on IV and feel great on them or you feel terrible on them, herxing can last a month if you have taken alot of zithromax or flagyl!

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Herxes usually begin on the fourth day of a new abx....but can happen whenever.

Be careful of serious side effects with Avelox. Make sure your "herxes" are not side effects.

Happy Honeymoon!!!! [hi]

PS...I've never heard of anyone here using Avelox for Lyme.

Posted by TheCrimeOfLyme (Member # 4019) on :

It all depends on the individual, but for *me and my own experience*, if I stop an antibiotic and restart it, I start herxing on the third day all over again.

Thats just *what happens to me*.