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A few weeks ago I had what I've come to think was a herx from he** . I thought it was an allergic reaction to a new antibiotic, but after reading some old posts and hearing that a herx can cause a hive-like-rash, it's more likely a herx.
It started out like the flu; achy, stabbing headache, blurry eyes, heavy legs and bloating. I took an epsom salts/hydrogen peroxide bath and my ankles started to itch. Then I saw small red blotches or bumps on my legs. I felt terrible for three days.
Went to my pcp, blood pressure was low (even for me) and he took blood tests that resulted in the following:
All the other blood work was normal. I would appreciate any input or guidance in discerning what this was. Herx, flare or allergic reaction? Anyone else experience anything like this before?
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I can't find Eosinophils listed. Could it be Gran #?
Also, ImmunoCAP IgE was equivocal.
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seekhelp
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That's not good. You're having liver issues! ALT and AST are very elevated. You should talk to your doc. I wouldn't 'guess' or have others here play doctor when numbers are up like that.
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I've never had any liver issues, ever. My llmd checks monthly. I'm going to fax this to my llmd today. Thanks for your input.
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Keebler
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- EVERY herx involves liver issues. Liver support is always vital. -
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Are you saying this must be a herx, because it involves liver issues? Can you tell me more?
I am on Mepron, so I am not currently taking milk thistle, but am taking ALA, burdock (llmd recommended to replace milk thistle) and Pekana drainage for liver, lymph and kidneys.
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Tracy9
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WE have a group on www.lymefriends.org called "Herxing Hell." Feel free to come join.
13 years Lyme & Co.; Small Fiber Neuropathy; Myasthenia Gravis, Adrenal Insufficiency. On chemo for 2 1/2 years as experimental treatment for MG. Posts: 4480 | From Northeastern Connecticut | Registered: Jun 2005
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