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Topic: Herx question

barratt1325
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Member # 24791

posted

How do you know if you are experiencing a Herx or simply a bad side affect from an antibiotic?

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schnuddelka
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 8031

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There is no way that I know of, but I do know a cure taht really works well. Take 1/2 of an ORGANIC lemon, wash it really well, put the whole thing, rind seeds and all in the blender with about two tablespoons of organic olive oil and blend until smooth. then drink.

It really helps with the pain, not sure how the mechanics of it work medically, but it really really helps. Somehow it gets the toxins out faster. I add ice and make it into like a smoothie with ice it's easier to eat, too.

It's not bad at all, and actually you'll start to crave it when you do herx.

Hope this helps

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lymebytes
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 11830

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Here is a link w/other links explaining herxing:
http://www.truthaboutlymedisease.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=35

Also, the recipe for the lemon drink (above post) does really help.

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Pinelady
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 18524

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Some antibiotics hit Lyme harder than others in some people. For me it is doxy. Very bad herx? Or

simply initial treatment? I think in Lyme patients it can be the whole enchilada thrown at us. We are

sick-sick. Not just ill.
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timaca
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6911

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My herx reactions (that I get from both antivirals and antibiotics) tend to hit me between day 10 and day 14 after I start the drug. I cannot function...I am horizontal. I feel quite ill, often have a severe headache, often flu like symptoms (achy body, chills, sore lower back, hurts to walk up and down stairs). I basically curl up in a ball and wait it out (1-5 days). Then I feel fairly rotten for 16-17 weeks, and then feel better if the drug was working.

Best, Timaca

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