Comments on: The Herxheimer Reaction http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/ A blog about Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:05:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Jackie C. http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-592 Jackie C. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:39:04 +0000 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-592 Don't be afraid! It is easy to be so deep into Lyme and its coinfections that merely getting through the day is a triumph in itself, so the idea of getting worse (even temporarily) feels overwhelming. I got a yeast infection 3 weeks into Lyme treatment (check the medical literature before taking Diflucan with a "-mycin" family drug -- serious heart rate problems can result -- published drug information does not say that, but a 2004 study in the NEJM does). Once that was over, I got a major Herx at 4 weeks into treatment. The presentation was exactly like the onset of Lyme symptoms, in my case that being severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, irregular heartbeat, and being totally out of it. This may be an unusual reaction, but now I have a crate of Gatorade in the closet in case it happens again. Be not afraid -- though it is natural to be so. Beating this disease is what's important. Take back your life! Don’t be afraid! It is easy to be so deep into Lyme and its coinfections that merely getting through the day is a triumph in itself, so the idea of getting worse (even temporarily) feels overwhelming. I got a yeast infection 3 weeks into Lyme treatment (check the medical literature before taking Diflucan with a “-mycin” family drug — serious heart rate problems can result — published drug information does not say that, but a 2004 study in the NEJM does). Once that was over, I got a major Herx at 4 weeks into treatment. The presentation was exactly like the onset of Lyme symptoms, in my case that being severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, irregular heartbeat, and being totally out of it. This may be an unusual reaction, but now I have a crate of Gatorade in the closet in case it happens again. Be not afraid — though it is natural to be so. Beating this disease is what’s important. Take back your life!

]]> By: Jessica Orielle http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-585 Jessica Orielle Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:18:23 +0000 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-585 happy to have read this, i tested positive for lyme after 7 years of people thinking i was crazy. The delay in a diagnosis has caused very severe symptoms. Ive already had 3 mo. of IV treatments, before my insurance cut me off. During that time I had reactions approx. every 4 weeks. I was off antibiotics for 3 mo. and my symptoms returned, worse this time around. I just started oral antibiotics and Im experiencing the worst herx reaction yet. Ugh. Atleast i know the meds are working. happy to have read this, i tested positive for lyme after 7 years of people thinking i was crazy. The delay in a diagnosis has caused very severe symptoms. Ive already had 3 mo. of IV treatments, before my insurance cut me off. During that time I had reactions approx. every 4 weeks. I was off antibiotics for 3 mo. and my symptoms returned, worse this time around. I just started oral antibiotics and Im experiencing the worst herx reaction yet. Ugh. Atleast i know the meds are working.

]]> By: Paige Davis http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-545 Paige Davis Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:46:05 +0000 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-545 <strong>Paige Davis</strong> Man i love reading your blog, interesting posts ! Paige Davis

Man i love reading your blog, interesting posts !

]]> By: loretta http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-541 loretta Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:32:46 +0000 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-541 Just got the final diagnosis of erhlicia and babesia. Started zyth and on Wednesday I add in the Mepron.I also have been on Heparin 5000 units/twice daily for the past month. They will add in doxy 3 weeks later. I have long standing symptoms and been labled a "fibro" pt for about 23 years. Finally found a dr willing to dig because he was tired of just giving me pain meds and not really helping. Have to say I am happy & scared at the same time. I am also a nurse and know too much. Very worried about the herx because my history has been whatever "gets" someone else...I get it about 10 times worse. Does anyone every die from the"die off"? So, if anyone can address this I would be so greatful. My personal email is lkfwoa94@aol.com. Prayers will also be very greatful as well. God bless! Just got the final diagnosis of erhlicia and babesia. Started zyth and on Wednesday I add in the Mepron.I also have been on Heparin 5000 units/twice daily for the past month. They will add in doxy 3 weeks later. I have long standing symptoms and been labled a “fibro” pt for about 23 years. Finally found a dr willing to dig because he was tired of just giving me pain meds and not really helping. Have to say I am happy & scared at the same time. I am also a nurse and know too much. Very worried about the herx because my history has been whatever “gets” someone else…I get it about 10 times worse. Does anyone every die from the”die off”? So, if anyone can address this I would be so greatful. My personal email is lkfwoa94@aol.com. Prayers will also be very greatful as well.
God bless!

]]> By: RW http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-513 RW Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:24:10 +0000 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-513 You can add Chlamydia Pneumonia to the list of illnesses that can have herx reactions. I am presently treating this insidious bacteria getting better with a treatment protocol outlined on www.cpnhelp.org. It is important for patients to know they are not having an allergic reaction to the antibiotics, but high toxin levels. Charcoal capsules, vitamin C (ascorbate powder) and glucose tablets with lots of water are very effective ways of countering these bacteria die off reactions. You can add Chlamydia Pneumonia to the list of illnesses that can have herx reactions. I am presently treating this insidious bacteria getting better with a treatment protocol outlined on www.cpnhelp.org.

It is important for patients to know they are not having an allergic reaction to the antibiotics, but high toxin levels.

Charcoal capsules, vitamin C (ascorbate powder) and glucose tablets with lots of water are very effective ways of countering these bacteria die off reactions.

]]> By: Kim Purper http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-509 Kim Purper Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:23:44 +0000 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-509 I am taking antibiotics for suspected Lyme within acouple days some of my symptoms got worse and within 7 days I have become very ill. I am having another blood test on friday because so far I have not had a positve Lyme test (2 neg test) but clinically I exhibit MANY signs of the disease. Because I am having this Herx reaction does it seems more likely that it is Lyme Disease? Thanks KP I am taking antibiotics for suspected Lyme
within acouple days some of my symptoms got
worse and within 7 days I have become very
ill. I am having another blood test on friday
because so far I have not had a positve Lyme test
(2 neg test) but clinically I exhibit MANY signs
of the disease. Because I am having this Herx reaction does it seems more likely that it is Lyme Disease? Thanks KP

]]> By: Beth http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-74 Beth Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:24:35 +0000 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/blog/2007/08/24/the-herxheimer-reaction/#comment-74 being a lyme disease patient and also a nurse who has treated specifically lyme disease as a speciality, i have become very familar with the herx reaction and i applaud your company for its recognition to the enitre lyme protocol. i have been hearing great things about your treatments and being a patient myself from the philadelphia center, the medical staff there were very educated on the "herx" reaction and some homeopatic remedies as well as prescriptions that i have never heard of previously. i received a well needed education. being a lyme disease patient and also a nurse who has treated specifically lyme disease as a speciality, i have become very familar with the herx reaction and i applaud your company for its recognition to the enitre lyme protocol. i have been hearing great things about your treatments and being a patient myself from the philadelphia center, the medical staff there were very educated on the “herx” reaction and some homeopatic remedies as well as prescriptions that i have never heard of previously. i received a well needed education.

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