Just dx and going to start abx treatment but after reading how sick you get from taking abx I am a bit confused.. I thought you took them to feel better. Does everyone have herxing (sp)?
My doc didn't mention this and I have such reactions to abx anyway now I am med phobic.. I am not sure what to do..
Tks,
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- If your doctor did not mention a herxheimer reaction or did not suggest any support methods, I wonder if your doctor is really an ILADS-educated LLMD.
Of course, each LLMD still has their own methods but most are pretty good about patient education and preparing them for a rough ride.
Not everyone has herxing and some LLMDs try very hard to prevent it as it can be hard on the body so, sometimes, going more slowly works better.
A herx is often manageable but, with lyme, treatment is much like chemotherapy for cancer. Unless a brand new case with early diagnosis, feeling better does not happen for quiet a while and the treatment can be harsh.
The state of the liver and other detox organs makes all the difference but, still, it's important to be clear that lyme treatment is not easy and we have to change our lifestyle in order to make it work.
For what helps with liver support, etc., be sure to copy and save to your computer the support methods here:
From a seminar held on October 6, 2009 with ILADS LLMDs DC and SP
Question 6 at 6:57 Dr. S talks about the Herxheimer reaction - goes on to talk about blebs, and biotoxin as reaction so that feeling icky is not just about a herx, it is how our body reacts to all the toxins that are discarded by spirochetes. Some call it a herx but that may be too limiting of a term, I think I hear him say.
The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle, and Emotional Strategies for Healing - by Connie Strasheim -
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Most people do herx. The only way out is through, unfortunately.
Some get lucky and only feel BETTER and better!
Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :
Lymetoo... thanks.
This really makes sense to me tonight:
"The only way out is through, unfortunately."
It's sad, but true. Tough to watch and even tougher to have to endure. God bless everyone who is being tortured with TBD, whether they know it or not.
Posted by carly (Member # 14810) on :
phyl, when I was where you are I felt the same way. All I can offer you is that it is not the same for everyone.
My worst days, by far, were before I began treatment. My herxing has always been very non-dramatic or non-existent.
Just take it one day at a time, and cross each bridge IF and WHEN you get to it.
Posted by Remember to Smile (Member # 25481) on :
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It's sad, but true. Tough to watch and even tougher to have to endure. God bless everyone who is being tortured with TBD, whether they know it or not.