fflutterby
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I am having a hard time getting through this week. The dizziness and strange feelings are affecting me at work. I am at 6 weeks 1 tsp. I cannot tolerate this. Should I stop for a few days or just back down. Or stop for a few days and start back up at 1/2 doses?
My head and back are killing me, I am hot and my vision is worsening. I am really scared...Please help
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ktkdommer
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What does your doctor say? I am on mepron full dose now. I have some symptoms but not as bad as yours. I hope you get answers soon.
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fflutterby
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How long have you been on, I handled it ok in the beginning weeks but this week is rough. My doctor told me two weeks ago to cut my dose in half because I thought it was tolerable.
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Babesia is a nasty herx, I feel for ya.I hope you feel better soon.
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OH great ,just told Babesia is worst infection.. and to start mepron, zith or Biaxim and omnifect , samento,burbur and 2 virus meds...Anything I can do Ahead of time to help?? I only have 3 days before starting....was just on Avelox, Omniceft and at first doxy , got itchy, changed to Amoxy. Bad Herx??// What;s worked to help through this or do you just do it and pray to get healed????? Nonna
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gmb
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Try to tough it out. I felt the worse betweeen weeks 4 thru 9. Head pressure, shoulders locked up, and deep bone pain in arms and legs. Felt like I got run over by a truck.
Around weeks 10 and 11 I started to feel a lot better.
I got your PM but your mailbox was too full and I could not reply.
Some LLMDs will actually pulse Mepron three weeks on and one week off, with Zith used continuous. So a short break should not hurt. Check out this link.
fflutterby
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Thanks I cleaned out a bit
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Sammi
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flutterby, Babs herxes can be tough for some. I have had some doozies. Some people herx every three weeks or so. Since you have been taking the meds for six weeks, you could be herxing.
I think it is good to let your doctor know how you are feeling and to see if you should take a break.
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fflutterby
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I had asked my Dr if it was ok to take a break if I needed to, he said Yes. He also wanted me to cut my dose in 1/2. Shoulda listened to him. I am feeling a little better today.
gmb, Yess !!! My back and shoulders felt like I was beat up. I really wanted to push through but I chickened out Hopefully wont be so bad when I restart.
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fflutterby
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Not much relief. Heart pounding, head pressure dizziness. Never went away. I wonder if Mepron can stay in your system that long ???! 6 days ? Scared to start back up Maybe this isnt even babs doing this ?
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Sammi
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It sounds like Babs to me. It is tough disease to treat.
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Hopefully wont be so bad when I restart.
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