recently diagnosed

You are probably experiencing a herx reaction. When the borrelia dies, it kicks you in the pants one more time and releases neurotoxins (endotoxin) which make us feel even worse.

Herxing can be a bear, but it means the abx are doing there job of killing the bacteria. Keep in mind this is a slow process and you probably won't be well after the first round. Let us know more about you, like how long you think you've had lyme. Also since you are taking abx, be sure to take probiotics. Keep posting with any other questions.

Good luck and take care, Denise

Do you have any suggestions on how to weather the storm? Relief? I wanted to hear from people who have gone through and are in this ugly mess.

In thinking did I have it for a while for it to be this bad, made me crazy. You are doing the right thing now by learning more and getting treatment.

Others tell me and I try to tell myself, everyday i am getting better even though I may not see it. I am one step closer to recover.

keep the fight,

blu

First of all, if you are working try to take short or long term diability if you have it. You are going to need some time to recover and take care of yourself. Be sure to ask family and friends to help you with everyday tasks you are stuggling with.

Next, rest, drink lots of water, take espsom salts baths (2 to 3 cups in you bath water) and try to be patient. If the pain is unbearable don't hesitate to ask your Dr. for pain pills.

During my last herx I found out about activated charcoal. I did'nt end up using it but Jamie on the forum told me about it. If you want more info PM me.

Look up websites on detoxing but if I understand correctly you can herx from to much detoxing also. In fact I purchased my own far-infared sauna but my Dr. does'nt recommend that I use it right now until approx 2 months into my treatments.

Hope this helps, Denise

Herxing tips???

Well, my herxing tips are mostly from an ALTERNATIVE perspective. I use natural antibiotics. Whenever I herx, like yesterday, I skip my antibiotics for a day or two and the next time I take them, I decrease my dose. I'd rather not be in pain....ugh...I've been feeling so good lately so I increased my dose of natural antibiotics and BAM...herxing yesterday. So, I'm decreasing the dose and sticking to it for awhile longer. I don't know if you can do that with conventional antibiotics, perhaps others doing that regimen will comment soon.

Also, when I'm herxing , I increase my Scolopendrium. This is an herbal fluid extract that has a combination of herbs that help to support your detox organs. It has milk thistle seed,blue vervain, white nettle flower, Heart's tongue, and oak fern. Sounds like crazy ingredients if you haven't been exposed to the alternative world. However, it works GREAT for me.

I also spend more time in a FIR sauna. That helps me. Drink lots of water. Exercise, if you can at all. A sluggish lymph system really slows down detox and movement is one of the best ways to improve the flow. Someone already mentioned epsom salt baths. .

Stick to the program and learn as much as you can. You will get better, too.

Feel free to ask any questions. THis support group is a lifesaver.

Peace,

Connie