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Hopeful in Holland
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I am taking Metronidazole two weeks on / two weeks off, then a regular does of minocycline and Amantadine every day.

This past few weeks I have noticed that I am getting really manic.

I am now stuttering and having extreme concentration issues much worse.

I just started the Amantadine two weeks ago. PCP said it would help, but I think it may be making it worse.

I have my first LLMD appointment march 27th.

Is this some kind of weird HERX or a bad med reaction?

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Keebler
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Very common reaction, really.

What is your liver support?

It can still be a rough ride but you may need better support methods to help make this easier.
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Hopeful in Holland
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What do mean liver support? Common as in I should stop taking it or common as in keep taking it?

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Keebler
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Liver support may be called "herx support" - sound familiar?

What kind of supplements has your doctor suggested?

"Common" in that it's all part of this complex mix of infections - and the herxheimer reaction - the toxicity overload in your body.

I can't say about the Amantadine. In the past that was both a miracle to me but also, later, not good. It can cause agitation. Not sure why you are taking it but you might reassess that.

[Side effects of Amantadine: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/amantadine-side-effects.html ]

The infections must be treated.

But, most LLMDs know how hard both infection & treatment can be on the liver, and we must have our liver functioning as well as possible to beat illness and recover.

So, most LLMDs suggest "liver support" - usually Milk Thistle is the herb suggested but there are others and - timing matters.

Also, along with some of the Rx for Babesia, Milk Thistle may be substituted with another supplement or just timed away from Rx.

NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) is another liver support.

Magnesium & Fish Oil are important to help offset that "manic" overstimulated toxicity, too.
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Keebler
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If the term "herxheimer" or all this "support" stuff is new to you, do you want some links explaining some of the terms and concepts?
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