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wellwife
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My husband has been on 50mg doxy for 2 weeks. He is starting off really really slow because last time he freaked out at a higher dose and gave up completely. So far, it has been good -- according to him, even some possible improvement.

Yesterday he came home early with a splitting headache. Today leaving early with extreme fatigue and weakness. None of these were symptoms for him before. He thought it might be a herx.

So, my question is: is it possible to have improvement and/or herx at such a small dose? He had planned to increase the dose next week. If it is a herx, should he wait for the reaction to subside before increasing?
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Also, should he slow down to every other day now, or keep it higher?
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Pesonally, I would stop the meds until he feels better.. like a day or two. That is what *I* would do.

It would be better than pulsing.

and Yes, it's likely a herx. He may feel even worse in about 1-2 more weeks. The normal cycle of herxing is every 3-5 wks.

I hope he can UP his dosage within the next few months so he can really kill the keets!

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