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Topic: Second day of Levaquin..herx question??

kitkat32
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 9682

posted

Hi everyone,

First let me say that I am sorry I haven't been responding to many threads. I have been battling these headaches for 2 weeks now and it's hard for me to be on the computer.

I took my first dose of Levaquin yesterday. I am also taking Ceftin.

I feel like I am burning up with a fever...I am so hot. My temp is just under 99.

How can I tell if it's a herx reaction or just this Levaquin? There are so many possible side effects to it.

Is it to early see to feel a herx anyway? I took first dose at 3 yestereay and I woke up extremly hot and yucky feeling this morning.

Something better help this headache soon. I am so frustrated. [rant]

Thankyou everyone...kit

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savebabe
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9847

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I have herxed hours after taking meds.

It is possible that your flairs are a herx from the levaquin or ceftin which hits the cell wall form of lyme disease.

Headaches are my biggest complaint and during herxes they become intense, so I feel your pain.

If it gets too hard contact your llmd, otherwise relax through the herx and hopefully it will break soon.

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Ellie K
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Member # 12056

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Kit,

I'm sorry to hear your body is taking the Levaquin so hard.

I didn't herx on Levaquin until the 5th day. Fortunately, it was not as long lasting or as severe as my Rifampin herx.

For my headaches, I take a strong dose of hydrocodone (sp?) and a nap. This is the only thing that can truly penetrate my pain. I would definitely ask your LLMD if he/she has a painkiller that they are willing to prescribe if you have not done so already.

Acupuncture and lots of liquid have helped too. However, I have noticed that sometimes saunas and hot baths can make a headache worse.

Good luck.

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kitkat32
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Member # 9682

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Thankyou both for your replies. I haven't felt this horrible in a long time.

Headache was a little better today. Hopefully tommorow will be even better.

I have really been drinking my water with lemon. I also started taking magnesium today.

Take care, kit

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lymednva
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Member # 9098

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I either herxed or was coincidentally sick for two straight weeks after I began Levaquin, beginning the day after I started.

I felt lousy all the time I was on it, but I do believe it was working on getting the Bart load down.

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Lymednva

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