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Topic: Question about herx

mupersan
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Member # 19683

posted

Hey folks

Have an odd, maybe stupid question regarding the herxheimer reaction. [Razz]

I have since started treatment for Lyme and Rickettsia in January experienced what likely is a herxheimers reaction every 5th week with fever, headache, increase in all symptoms. Always every 5th week.

This month I stopped abx for 5 days due to the opening of a theatre-play I'm starring in (needed to be as fit as I could get).

But following the every 5th week-schedule, the herx should had come about a week ago. I got the fever tonight.

Can the 5 day stop of abx postpone the herx??

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bettyg
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anyone know; up we go ....

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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I would think it would throw things off. Glad you are having a positive response to the treatment!

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hurtingramma
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I agree it could throw off your usual herx schedule.

Congratulations for starring in a play! Way to go!

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WildCondor
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There is no set schedule for herxing! It can happen at random, depends on your body.

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