BackinStOlaf
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and can it be a herx if most of your symptoms went away at first, and now they are really flared up?
A few of my symptoms that went away right away are now coming out again. Not sure if it's a herx or maybe the bacteria is getting resistant to the drugs and not working anymore? I hope it's the former
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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I am on month 6 of treatment I am going through what I think is my first real herx, or this is just a really bad flareup? I have been getting better with treatment and eliminated quite a few symptoms, but these past days it feels like every symptom I have ever had is rearing its ugly head with a vengeance.
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randibear
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you can herx on just one pill, although i've heard normally it's about 3-4 weeks.
i think it's really individual and a lot of that depends on how heavy your lyme load is.
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BackinStOlaf
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Frank789: same exact thing here- I'm really worried!
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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Olaf, I'm sure if we just ride out this herx or flareup, we'll be fine on the other side.
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HAve you changes Abx recently? that could explain it. Switching from one combo to a more effective one can cause a herx where there wasn't one before.
If not I still think its just a herx. I've herxed 18 months into treatment. Lyme/bart loads can matter. Lyme forms (spirochete/L/cyst) can as well. If you've been getting at the spiros for a while then switch meds to get at the other forms logic suggests that you should definitely herx.
I'm sure you'll be fine. If it is a recurrence of symptoms you should talk to your Doc about options for adding/switching abx to see if something else could get you to the next level...
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BackinStOlaf
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Did not change medications at all. That is why it is troubling me. Also having stomach issues now so that is another worry. I feel like giving up. I hate my life so much right now
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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