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Topic: HELP PLEASE - IS IT HERXS REACTION?

Nicoles Mom
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Member # 14408

posted

MY DAUGHTER IS TERRIBLY ILL, VIOLENT VOMITING FOR HOURS.

CAN IT BE HERXS OR IS IT JUST BAD FLU? SHE IS ONLY ON 200 MG DOXICYCLINE 7 - 10 DAYS.

IF IT IS HERXS RECTION, DOES SHE NEED MEDICAL HELP OR JUST GET THROUGH IT?

THANKS -

NICOLES MOM

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Melanie Reber
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Hey Nicole's Mom,

I am so sorry that your precious one is suffering so.

I don't think that any one of us can say for certain what the problem with Nicole is...but that sort of vomiting, 'violent vomiting', does NOT sound like a herx to me.

If it were up to me, I would try to reach her physician immediately. And if he/she could not be reached, I would consider taking her into an urgent care center.

Yes, it could be a flu, or stomach poisoning, etc. But, I think for my peace of mind, I would want to have her checked over.

She may need fluids if this has been going on for so long. Is she running a fever or exhibiting any other new issues? Is there blood in the vomit?

Good luck, and keep us posted on Nicole, OK?

My best,
Melanie

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Nicoles Mom
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She didn't mention blood. She is in Chicago and

I am in Ottawa. I can't get her to pick up the

phone since she called and told me how sick she

is. I'm trying to get a hold of her Dad (he's

in Chicago) to take her to the ER.

Regarding fever, she always has a low grade

fever.

Thanks for the input on herx. I am new to this

whole lyme thing. If it is just the flu I know

what to do, but I don't know what to do if it is

not the flu. I don't know how to tell the

difference, if herx is handled just like the flu

or if something different must be done.

Her doctor and the ER people are no help because

they don't believe in Lyme. Her neurologist

called Lyme "a cult". They are just treating

her with Doxy to shut me up. She has an appoint

with Dr. C (LLMD) in Missouri this Weds.

Thanks for responding so quick. It feels good

to not feel so alone.

Dara

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Melanie Reber
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What is a Herxheimer Reaction?:
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/romarkaraoke/Herx.html

...

Above is a quick read on the Herx reaction. You can find more information by doing a search.

Basically, it is a temporary onset of new symptoms or an intensifying of existing symptoms.

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Geneal
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Member # 10375

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Yikes! Violent throwing up can easily lead to dehydration.

It doesn't matter if it is the stomach flu or Lyme.....

Please get her to a doctor asap.

I am sure she can't keep the doxy down....but I would stop it until I knew

What was going on.

I had a violent stomach flu last summer.

I know my pressure dropped in the 50's/30's.

It really set me back.

Hugs,

Geneal

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Doesn't sound like a herx to me either.....but I wouldn't take anymore doxy until getting over the stomach virus if that is what it is.

I'm so sorry she is suffering so. How miserable for both of you!!

Keep us posted!! [group hug]

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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Melanie Reber
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How are you both this morning?

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MaryL
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Has she been on doxy long or just a short while. That might be a clue if it is the doxy affecting her stomach. Doxy can be very rough on the tummy & she might need different abx.

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Nicoles Mom
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Member # 14408

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Nicole is better. Seems to have been the flu or something. Thanks all for your reassurance.

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