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Posted 8/3/2013 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
I'm finishing up my first week of treatment and have been feeling worse. That was okay until the foot bath I tried today. I did one with a cup of epsom salts and soaked my feet for 10 minutes. Immediately after soaking, I became lightheaded and my heart began racing. My muscle twitches kicked in, my palpitations, and all the internal vibrating. It was pretty terrible. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a panic attack, but I can't even tell anymore what is what. I just know it was all of my symptoms to the hundredth power, and I had to put my toddler in a safe place while I just spread myself on the bed waiting for it to pass. I guess it was a herx, but I thought the foot baths were supposed to be done to "help" herxes. I'm scared to do it again!

Post Edited (Binduspire) : 8/3/2013 3:42:43 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/3/2013 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
I know when I began to take epsom salt baths, I would herx, and it felt just like what you were describing. It's possible they will make you feel worse at first, and gradually get better. Try starting out slower. This process is detoxing your body, and therefore, it can feel bad as it releases toxins into your body, and they aren't being cleared out as fast. I was scared to do it again, too. Also, make sure the water isn't too hot. I don't know everything about the temperature, and the amount of epsom salt that should be used, and how often you should do it. But I think I was told by a veteran member to try once a week, and work up from there. And maybe other members will help with the other variables. It definitely sounds like a herx though, because that is exactly what I experienced. Sorry, I know that was a bit rambling (brain fog)! I hope I could help.

Best of luck,
Alex
Posted 8/3/2013 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Anduncan.

I appreciate your advice, and am glad to hear from someone who had a similar experience. I am going to stick with once a week, for just 10 minutes or, so, and work my way up :)
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