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Clint31
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-Increased pain in the torso, and limbs

-increased muscle twitches and cramping

-leg fatigue and what seems to be perceived weakness in the legs/calfs

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yes clint [group hug] [kiss]


HERXING REACTIONS ... understanding them!
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What meds are you taking that could bring on a herx?

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Wildlife biologist working in tropics since 1997; tick bites in Nicaragua in March 2007, started getting sick May 2007; diagnosed with Lyme based on serological testing in Jan 2009; treatment starting Feb 2009. Wish me luck!
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Right now I just take doxy and ziphro every day

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Yep.

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I had this from both tinidazole and rifampicin. I twitched like crazy and the backs of my legs would ache and burn & keep me awake at night. It eventually settled.

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Sx Start Jan 08 (test neg, but herxing)Susp Lyme, Bart + Babs??

ABX
Doxy 400mg + Amox 1g Jun - Sep 08
Rifampin 600mg + Biaxin 1000mg
Tinidazole 1000mg/day - Sep 08 to June 08

Currently taking Salt/C 15g (himalayan salt)

85-90% better
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It would appear my herxes are getting less severe. Is this good or bad though

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I have a lot of pain in my neck, shoulders, and what feels like weakness in my calf and legs and just an overall feeling of uneasiness and achyness in my whole body and trunk. Also in my spine. Am I herxing

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