sutherngrl
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Okay, I started herxing on Tuesday. I guess thats what this is. Monday I felt almost normal, then Tues, wham! Fatigue much worse, fluish, increase in pain,etc. Started on doxy 2 and 1/2 weeks prior to this starting.
The last few days, I have noticed that every afternoon around the same time, I get horrendous brain fog.
I have been in treatment for 14 months, but have taken breaks from antibiotics twice. Just came off of a 3 month break. Brain fog was much better before this.
To me this is scary because.....how do you know if its a herxheimer or, am I just getting worse? I haven't had any herx before this that was so distinct. I need some reassurance that this could indeed be a herx.
What would make the brain fog hit at the same time every day? It is accompanied by severe fatigue and anxiety. Need some input!
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I don't consider it a herx, but I feel worse bewteen 3-7 everyday. I hit a wall, brain gets worse. I think it has to do with our endocirne systems being off. Similar to why we don't sleep right. I am hoping it will get better as I continue treatment.
My problem is making it through it each day. Dr. B mentions the late afternoon lull in his guidelines. Recommends a nap. Alas that isn't an option for many of us.
Kathy
-------------------- Severe neurological problems. Probably sick for years. Became chronically sick in Aug 2007. Undiagnosed for another 15 months. Started treatment for lyme and bart Sept. 2008. Improving, but very slowly. Posts: 515 | From washington dc | Registered: Aug 2008
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sutherngrl
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The only reason I guess that I am considering this a herx for me is that my brain fog had improved with treatment. Then I took 3 months off antibiotics, started back on them and after 2 weeks this starting happening to me. It was so bad that I couldn't even think. Very scary!
We will see how things go today. Yesterday was somewhat better, so the herx may be lifting.
It is true Dave that I do feel worse late in the afternoon, even when I feel better this is when the worst of it hits. You have made a very good observation!
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