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Topic: PLEASE...Is it not working or is it a herx?

dbourne
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 13833

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I have been treating since Dec. and when I forget to take it or have to stop my medicine then I begin to notice joint pain.

However, I have recently switched to 5oomg twice daily of Biaxin.

I have constant joint pain now and a muscle twitch in my face. Even when I take it. Is the medicine working or is this a herx?

I had to stop my ceftin, zithromax, flagyl combo because my body didn't respond to it.

I guess I am just worried my body isn't doing anything on the biaxin. Or is it a herx? I don't think I have had a herx yet?!?

I don't feel bad, just joint pain.

[ 25. June 2008, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: dbourne ]

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dbourne
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sixgoofykids
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If you're new to Biaxin, it sounds like a herx. It generally takes me six weeks to adjust to a new med, hang in there.

With the reaction you were having before, it sounds like the meds were keeping the symptoms down, but when you got off the meds, the symptoms came right back.

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darla135
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Member # 15688

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I would certainly keep an eye on this. I have not yet used Biaxin for Lyme, yet when I used it before for other infections it was ineffective. I also struggle with using some of the other meds you mentioned because they just don't seem to hit the problem. I would definitely call the doc after a couple more weeks if this persists and you are worried it is due to ineffectiveness.

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Vermont_Lymie
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Member # 9780

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I herxed very strongly when starting biaxin, and had increased joint pain. If you started it within about six weeks, it could be the die-off reactions, otherwise known as herxes!

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