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Topic: Here Comes The HERX ..... from Flagyl

TN Kim
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 26729

posted

Well, this is my 5th day of Flagyl and the body aches are here! Oh my ... whammy!!!

Does anyone else have symptoms that literally change by the second?? I can have a leg pain one second, then a foot pain, then a shoulder ache, then no aches, then a pain somewhere else.

WHAT A MESS!!! Is this typical? It sure has been the case for my illness!

I don't know whether to be relieved that the Flagyl is apparently killing off something or sad and depressed

because this confirms my Lyme diagnosis. Somehow I have still managed to disbelieve that I actually

DO have this disease but with every herx and every new ache and pain ... it's getting a heck of a lot

harder to deny!

I will soon be taking another Epsom Salt bath and getting in BED!

Kim

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Bite 4/22/12
abx 5/03/12
neg. Lyme
pos. Cpn 5/17/12

Bite 5/22/10
abx 6/25/10

IgM � Igenex Positive & CDC/NYS Positive with 18+ ; 23-25+; 31+; 34+; 41+; 66+; 83-93 (IND)

IgG � Igenex Positive; CDC/NYS Negative with 31+; 39 (IND); 41++; 58+

Posts: 339 | From Tennessee | Registered: Jun 2010 | IP: Logged |

kidsgotlyme
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 23691

posted

Hey Kim. My daughter feels much better taking chelated magnesium. I buy the Solgar brand and it's not a bad price for a big bottle.

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symptoms since 1993 that I can remember. 9/2018 diagnosed with Borellia, Babesia Duncani, and Bartonella Hensalae thru DNA Connections.

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17hens
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 23747

posted

Kim said, "Does anyone else have symptoms that literally change by the second?? I can have a leg pain one second, then a foot pain, then a shoulder ache, then no aches, then a pain somewhere else."

This sounds exactly like the lyme symptoms that were in the forefront for me last summer.

Just think, with every pain, another bacteria is dying. You are strong and you can do this!!
[group hug]

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"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalms 73:26

bit 4/09, diagnosed 1/10

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Tincup
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 5829

posted

Sorry you are feeling it all over! I do hope soon you will be feeling better.

[group hug]

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TN Kim
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 26729

posted

Thank you all for your support! I just now got up this morning.

So far mainly feel weak ..... not looking forward to my next "dose". [Wink]

Keepin' on Keepin' On!
Kim

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Bite 4/22/12
abx 5/03/12
neg. Lyme
pos. Cpn 5/17/12

Bite 5/22/10
abx 6/25/10

IgM � Igenex Positive & CDC/NYS Positive with 18+ ; 23-25+; 31+; 34+; 41+; 66+; 83-93 (IND)

IgG � Igenex Positive; CDC/NYS Negative with 31+; 39 (IND); 41++; 58+

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

Good job, Kim!! I'm so proud of you for taking on the challenge!!

Yes, changing symptoms is pretty common with Lyme. Kill those keets!!! [Cool]

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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TN Kim
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 26729

posted

Thank you, Lymetoo!

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Bite 4/22/12
abx 5/03/12
neg. Lyme
pos. Cpn 5/17/12

Bite 5/22/10
abx 6/25/10

IgM � Igenex Positive & CDC/NYS Positive with 18+ ; 23-25+; 31+; 34+; 41+; 66+; 83-93 (IND)

IgG � Igenex Positive; CDC/NYS Negative with 31+; 39 (IND); 41++; 58+

Posts: 339 | From Tennessee | Registered: Jun 2010 | IP: Logged |

Tricky Tickey
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 26546

posted

Hi Kim!! I'm sorry you are having a difficult time with the Flagyl. I have to agree with you, it's different most everyday. You & I were exposed at almost the same time & started our treatments the same, also. I feel like we're kindrid spirits. Some days I just want to gripe! Others I'm too tired.

You know, my arm pain is much worse. I've lost about 30% mobility of my left arm! It just stabs sometimes. I'm up to taking Flagyl 3 days week. Each week I increase it by 1 capsule. He said he didn't want me to Herx. It also looks like I'm gonna have to take a medical leave from work. Bad thing about it is I only have 58 hrs sick available & 45 PTO days. That's only about 2.5 weeks, maybe 3. We're supposed to discuss it in detail on Monday at work. I've gotta do something. Hours are too long, I can't get to my exercise regularly because of it & now I've started intense chiropractic treatment. I've lost 80% of the curvature in my neck. The top bone has been pushing on my brain stem. Anyhow, we'll get through this together!

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Early Disseminated LD- 2010.
Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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TN Kim
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 26729

posted

Arkie ... I am SO sorry! (((hugs)))

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Bite 4/22/12
abx 5/03/12
neg. Lyme
pos. Cpn 5/17/12

Bite 5/22/10
abx 6/25/10

IgM � Igenex Positive & CDC/NYS Positive with 18+ ; 23-25+; 31+; 34+; 41+; 66+; 83-93 (IND)

IgG � Igenex Positive; CDC/NYS Negative with 31+; 39 (IND); 41++; 58+

Posts: 339 | From Tennessee | Registered: Jun 2010 | IP: Logged |

ThatColorGreen
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16016

posted

Yes, flagyl is a powerful one.

Are you drinking a lot of water????
We gotta make sure we're flushing out as many toxins as possible. esp with those cyst busters.

[group hug]

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...trying to be the coffee bean, not the egg.

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TN Kim
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 26729

posted

TCG ... yes, I am trying to drink lots of lemon water! Thanks!

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Bite 4/22/12
abx 5/03/12
neg. Lyme
pos. Cpn 5/17/12

Bite 5/22/10
abx 6/25/10

IgM � Igenex Positive & CDC/NYS Positive with 18+ ; 23-25+; 31+; 34+; 41+; 66+; 83-93 (IND)

IgG � Igenex Positive; CDC/NYS Negative with 31+; 39 (IND); 41++; 58+

Posts: 339 | From Tennessee | Registered: Jun 2010 | IP: Logged |

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