cootiegirl
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Bleck! I feel Bleck!!! I have been doing soooo well. I have a couple of days each month where I'm a bit off, but those couple of days have moved on to over a week.
I know I've got the cast iron constitution around here and still don't know if I've even herxed. I think I am now.....
My stomach has been off, my legs weaker, sleep problems starting up again, my newfound energy is gone and I need to nap 1-2 hours a day, my wrists are stiff and achy again....blah, blah, whine, whine....I've also been busier so I'm thinking I'm really stirring things up....
I've been on tini and biaxin for about 5 months. My hope is that this is die off. If not, bummer.....I called my doc and am off abx for a week. cootiegirl
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cootiegirl
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I'm with you on this one, Cave. I have read and read here about the timeline for herxes and I seem to defy them all. I too wonder if there is any rhyme or reason to the herxing, and why some people get sick real quick, while others go for months before getting hit. I guess it really confirms just how individualized this illness is.
I have to think too that the longer one has the disease, the longer it's going to take for the die off to occur. I've been feeling good, really good for the last few months and have started to try to lead a quasi normal life. I'm not able to work by any means, but I have been more alert (less naps),getting out more, managing household stuff, better nighttime sleep, more energy (hey I lost 10 pounds and even started some mild exercise). And like I said, I have had mild symptoms once a month all along, but nothing like this.
So maybe these 'antique' (possibly 30 year old plus) cysts are finally rupturing. And it's taken 5 months of constant exposure to these abx to do that....
It does raise a question in my mind as to how to answer newbies when it comes to herxing. I guess it's just not all black and white. I'm soooo confused..... cootiegirl
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kam
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Hi, Just wanted to drop in and bring some crackers to this whine and cheese party.
We mize well make the best of it.
I do think those hot epsom salt baths every other day helped me as long as I keep with them.
Hopefully, it will help you too. At least we won't stink.
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cootiegirl
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Kam, Thanks for the epsom salt bath idea. You won't find me arguing over a nice cozy soak!How much do you add to a bath? And about how long do you soak - a day or two LOL!?
I have a FIR sauna too and have avoided sitting in it thinking it may make matters worse, but then again, it might be a good option.....what do you think? cootiegirl
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aaronkatie
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Cootie, not much to add but i'm sorry you are feeling so bad, i've noticed a quiet tone from you lately and been a bit worried.
I hope it passes soon. I will be thinking bout you!!!
treepatrol
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It sucks to be on a roll then the roll turns and runs over you
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TheCrimeOfLyme
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Hey you!
Im sorry to hear that you feel like crap. When did we switch off? Last we emailed, it took me like two weeks to get back to you due to the evil herx! ICK
Now.. about these herxs- they don't make any sense, and I have given up a long time ago.
When I first started abx therapy, I herxed every 28 days on the nose. I could mark them suckers on the calendar, BUT I felt good in between. That lasted a whole six months.
Ever since then ( November of 2003) I herx whenever, whereever, for how ever long, with absolutely no schedule at all.
From what I have listened to HERE, that would mean "bad news". From listening to my LLMD, I've heard things such as
Lysis - you killed one form, now you're on to the next so the herxing starts all over
or "cyst formation, lets give ya flagyl"
or or or!
But in any case, it is never fun, its never interesting and it surely doesn't make you feel positive about things!
I went from herxing every 28 days to pretty much just herxing all the time.
ICK!
You hang in there and feel better darnit! P.S. I just got put on biaxin too, so Im a hoping and praying for a miracle here.
I started out LOW dose 250 mg and ramping up- 250 mg, on day TWO kicked the living crap right out of me. Oy!
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TheCrimeOfLyme
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Cave:
I think the Lyme God got Pe- od cause I was cheating on him with Bart until his evil girlfriend Babs just HAD to roll on in and take away all my fun!
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I think that the sauna is a good idea along with lots of pure water to help flush out some of the toxins. Drinking green juice a couple of times a day is something that helps me. I hope you feel better soon.
Cheers! Jeannie
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