My LLMD started me on Amoxicillin 4 1/2 weeks ago which I had never been on. I know I'm herxing, as I've experienced it before. The headaches, sweats, heart palpitations and pain are familiar. However I also have this awful agitation and insomnia which I've never experienced before (historically I have hypersomnia). I know symptoms can change over time but I'm curious if anyone has experienced agitation/insomnia as a side effect of amoxicillin?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Hopefully, you'll get some specific replies from others.
I experience agitation from just about any Rx I take. I remember the last time I took Amoxicillin being very glad to get off it but don't recall specifially why.
Liver & Adrenal support are key so be sure you are covered in both categories. Adrenal support will calm the body down.
MAGNESIUM is the FIRST THING TO CONSIDER. FISH OIL, next.
Be sure to avoid MSG, food additives and all "natural flavors" as they can be very agitating. Detail here:
Topic: NATURAL SLEEP & ADRENAL SUPPORT -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- When your body or mind feels agitated: LIE DOWN in quiet & dark room. This is a medical necessity, really. And there are medical reasons for that advice.
If you need help, I hope that is possible so that you can take care of your body as you get the messages telling you that it needs to be quiet and still.
Agitiation is such a message that your body needs rest and to be removed from stimuli overload, regardless of all the reason why (and with lyme, there are many reasons why).
Amoxicillin can be a stress to the inner/middle ear (vestibular/balance) system, creating trouble with any task that requires reading, writing, thinking, talking, walking, etc.
GINGER CAPSULES may help if you find any of those symptoms to be underlying the agitation in your case.
And that sensory challenge can cause all kinds of agitation - and liver stress, too.
In addition to the toxic load, the adrenal stress, the nerves also take a hit with lyme & with treatment. They need rest and nutrients, too.
Magnesium & Fish oil cover all the bases as your best starting players. -
Posted by Gratitude (Member # 31314) on :
Thank you for your replies. Magnesium seems to help a little and I've been meaning to get some fish oil.
I will continue to help my body detox as much as I can and try to limit stimulation from TV/computer/lights before bed.
It occurred to me that parasites are likely playing a large role in this. It's something I've dealt with in the past and I have clear evidence that I'm up against this pretty severely now.
Such a complex illness we are dealing with.
Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :
Oh gosh, I had horrible mood swings and crying on amoxicillin. I had to stop it because it was unbearable. Nothing was happening outside me to trigger it and there was no thought pattern to it.