Hi all, not sure if this is ABX generated or not. I started Zithromax 4 days ago, 250 mg.
BID. Prior to that, was on Ceftin. My husband has been out of town, so this week has been
crazy. We have not been home until 8:30 or after, then homework, supper, etc. I am
exhausted, my house is filthy, etc. Anyway, my anxiety level is very much increased. I have
absolutely no patience. I don't know if this is an issue of the Zithromax, or just a tough
week. I have been on Zithromax before, for sinus infections, and do not remember this
happening. Any thoughts?? This is not fun.
Posted by lymielauren28 (Member # 13742) on :
Sounds like a herx reaction to me...Have you been tested for Bart? Zith hits bart and bart herxes usually increase irritability...
Lauren
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
No Lauren, I have not been tested. I may request that at my next appt. which isn't until
Dec. I guess if it is a herx...it is a good thing huh? I hope it doesn't last very
long...as my family isn't thrilled with me at the moment.
Posted by lymielauren28 (Member # 13742) on :
My family isn't thrilled with me a lot of the time either! It's the nature of the beast unfortuneately.
FYI - the Bart testing is very unreliable - more so even than Lyme.But that does seem to be the main culprit in anxiety and irritability.
I know that when I herx I feel like an emotional roller coaster. Teary, anxious, irritable...sometimes all three at once, which makes me pretty miserable to be around.
And yes, it's a good sign that your killing those buggers, so just look at it that way
Are you doing anything to detox? Some simple things are LOT'S of lemon water and epsom salt baths.
Hope you get back to your old self soon!
Lauren
Posted by troutscout (Member # 3121) on :
When I take my Zithr....get back.....I'm a ragin'
Bart
Trout Posted by Cass A (Member # 11134) on :
Try increasing your B vitamins, B complex and especially B1.
A food source is Brewer's Yeast--very high in B vitamins and protein also. Tastes like %&#*%#, but in OJ, it's not so bad. I used to say you can really tell you're becoming a health food freak when you start craving the taste of brewer's yeast.
It also works GREAT to stop hangovers, problems with lack of sleep, etc.
Best,
Cass A
Posted by jamescase20 (Member # 14124) on :
I had to go on xanax and ambien to sleep.
It was crazy. Had air hunger too, that I had not had for 5 yrs before.
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
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