I started taking omnicef/cedfinir 300 mg and zithromax 250 mg. I took the first two pills last night--had some stomach issues but went to bed a few hours later and then took two (one of each) this morning.
About an hour later, I was at work and started to feel extremely sick--dizzy, hot and cold flashes and weak. Now I know I'm normally sick, but this felt different.
I feel extremely weak and "out of it" like I can't comprehend what's going on. It's a weird feeling I can't explain.
Is this a bad reaction to the medicine? I don't think it would be a herx because I just started the meds but I really am new at this.
Sound familiar to anyone? I left work and am laying in bed. Called my LLMD--haven't heard back yet.
Posted by atheana (Member # 14273) on :
Sounds like you could be herxing to me. I started Iv roc andAlinia on Monday and feel,depressed,indigestion,body pains and sweating. Wish you well. Atheana
Posted by lar08 (Member # 16766) on :
Do other people work like this--while herxing? This is the worst feeling I've ever had. I left work today but can't keep doing that. help!
Posted by lar08 (Member # 16766) on :
How do people work like this? I left work today but I don't know if I can keep doing that. I told people there what was going on--but don't think they really "get it." I probably wouldn't have either before this happened to me!!!
Posted by Vermont_Lymie (Member # 9780) on :
Sounds like a typical herx reaction; it happens to me too when I have started a new strong abx like the ones you are taking.
Yes, herxes can and do start within hours (or a day or two) of starting an antibiotic like zith and omincef.
For many people, these herxy reactions to a new treatment are most intense the first couple of days or weeks. When I start a new abx I usually adapt to it within a week or two.
For those of us who have to work, starting a new treatment can be incredibly difficult for temporarily incapacitating.
Sounds like it would be best if you can take a couple of days off to allow yourself to adjust to the treatment and get lots of rest. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by troutscout (Member # 3121) on :
I worked thru all of my herxes.
I sometimes become.....stuped...or brain numbed or whatever....but, that....based on the time frame...sounds like a herx.
Trout Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
That's a question I've wondered about for a while too. How on earth do people on this forum work through herxes? Working full-time seems impossible if you're too ill.
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