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Topic: What is a herx?

frenchie
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Member # 7994

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I've never heard of a herx before. What exactly is it?

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Laura French

Posts: 39 | From Bloomington, IN | Registered: Sep 2005 | IP: Logged |

HEATHERKISS
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6789

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This phenomenon is known as the Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction (JHR) and is often referred to informally as Herx. JHR is believed to be caused when injured or dead bacteria release their endotoxins into blood and tissues faster than the body can comfortably handle it.

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HEATHER

Posts: 1974 | From ABERDEEN, NJ 07747 | Registered: Jan 2005 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Here's your homework, frenchie!! [Big Grin]

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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