Can someone explain this to me? Why would I after 7 weeks of bicillin suddenly feel worse than I have the entire time? Is this a herx? Why? I mean why would I herx now? I just don't get it
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
It is my understanding that it takes about 2 months for the bicillin injections to reach their full effectiveness in the body.
So, I think what is happening is probably typical.
Do a lot of detoxifying. Drink lots and lots of water and put fresh squeezed lemons in it. Use Alka Seltzer Gold a few times per day with lemon, etc.
From page 19 of Burrascano:
"Benzathine penicillin- Surprisingly effective IM alternative to oral therapy. May need to begin at lower doses as strong, prolonged (6 or more week) Herxheimer-like reactions have been observed."
Posted by Jessiep (Member # 35399) on :
Ok thx. Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
Here are some detox tips from Dr. H of NY:
Herxheimer reaction (from 2010 Lyme Conference, Dr. H):
Take-home message: DETOXIFY YOUR LYME PATIENTS!
It does NOT matter what antibiotic you give people, they will NOT get better without detoxification
For Herxheimer reactions: 2 Alka-Selzer Gold (no aluminum) in 8 ounces of water with lemon or lime followed by 6-8 capsules of glutathione or 1500 mg of oral liposomal glutathione.
70% will feel better in hours
On the topic of water: Dilution is the solution to pollution. This suggests that in order to help our bodies detoxify, we must drink more water
Try 1st: --Burbur, 10 drops every 10 minutes for 2-3 hours or 10 days until flare resolves --Parsley (same as burbur) --Lemon/lime in H2O sipped through straw 4x/day --Alkaseltzer gold OTC or sodium bicarb 4x/day
If above doesn't help, add:
Oral glutathione (Essential Pro) 6-8 caps at once, repeat as needed, up to 3x/day
If no help w/above steps, try: --Pekana drainage 15 drops of each bottle 3x/day --Sydetox 15 drops 2x/day --LDN, as prescribed at bedtime
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