I have been taking abx for lyme since start of May, so for about 5 months. I started with doxy and amoxil and have recently started rifampin and now biaxin.
Had decent herx's from 400mg doxy and a 3000 mg amoxil and also when I added garlic oil tablets (that was the worst).
Had a mildish one with 300mg rifampin but different from normal on in that it was joint pain in my hip and lower back.
I have not started 1000mg biaxin and don't really feel much of a herx at all.
Is this a sign that the infection load is reducing or something else?
I haven't targeted cyst form with flagyl yet, but plan to before finishing off. Maybe they're all in hiding
My symptoms are 80-90% better. Main things left a bit of anxiety, tingling feet at times, joint cracking, but generally much improved.
Any opinions or thought appreciated.
Thanks
Kelly
-------------------- Sx Start Jan 08 (test neg, but herxing)Susp Lyme, Bart + Babs??
ABX Doxy 400mg + Amox 1g Jun - Sep 08 Rifampin 600mg + Biaxin 1000mg Tinidazole 1000mg/day - Sep 08 to June 08
Currently taking Salt/C 15g (himalayan salt)
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lymeHerx001
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Yes Kelly thats a great sign. Souds like your doctor is covering lots of bases also.
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adamm
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It means you're on the right track!
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Hi Kelly, I have been on abx since May 2nd. So I guess we started about the same time. I am on Flagyl and have been since day one of diagnosis. I also take Azithromycin and Mepron. I am so much better and also have been wondering the same thing.
I know I am getting better, but I would like to herx as much as I can until this is gone.
I was sick for 2 years before diagnosed. My doctor told me at his last visit that he didn't think I would make it and I now am probably 90 percent better.
My main issue now is my back (adrenals or kidneys mayber) hurts. I also hurt all over. It gets worse shortly after my abx.
I was falling down, using a cane, had tourette's-like symptoms, high bp, skin burning air hunger, heart palpitations, thyroid issues and many other things (about 2 pages of symptoms) and now most of them are better or gone.
I have heard that garlic and bromelein (from pineapple) can help you herx harder. Also garlic helps break the blood/brain barrier.
Take care,
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