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Posted 9/26/2014 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
Just started with one pill, am having a more intense die off than I thought!
Posted 9/26/2014 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't ever used it, but I have read where others have had issues with die off - herxing. Start detoxing, or start detoxing more to help with it.
Posted 9/26/2014 7:33 PM (GMT 0)

Traveler said...
I haven't ever used it, but I have read where others have had issues with die off - herxing. Start detoxing, or start detoxing more to help with it.

Sauna, enema, lots of greens. Not sure what else I can do!
Posted 9/26/2014 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Have you tried epsom salt baths?
Also, drink lemon water?
Posted 9/26/2014 8:21 PM (GMT 0)

Girlie said...
Have you tried epsom salt baths?
Also, drink lemon water?

Yes and yes.


Considering taking a break then starting again with half a tablet. Would that be bad for resistance issues?
Posted 9/26/2014 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
Can you call your doctor? If not, I surely would cut back to 1/2 a dose to get started. Some doc's don't understand herxing and so think that we are just complainers. If this is the case then cut back anyway and continue with all the detoxing you can fit in.

Are you following an anti-candida diet?

One of the first things that made a dent in my herxing when I started my Lyme treatments this time has been drinking homemade lemonade - with a lot more lemon and a bit of stevia (so I can tolerate the lemon!! LOL!) -this might be something that you can try as well.
Posted 9/27/2014 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
I have been taking nystatin daily since February now!!!

What I found, it only causes a type of "yeast herx". It's yeast die off that is happening. And this type of herx is different than a lyme herx, it feels like a different kind of nausea and malaise kind of symptom. Very unpleasant, and seems to be mainly in the digestive tract only. I found when I took breaks from nystatin I would get more "yeast herxing" when I resumed taking it. But as long as I am consistent with taking it daily I have had no issues. I take them with my abx and generally I find they are easier to take with meals.

Also I found that when I follow an ultra strict diet, no carbs, no sugars, no gluten, no dairy, no carbs... The yeast herxing is non existent now. I think my yeast is in check. Also I no longer have a white tongue.
Posted 9/27/2014 12:42 AM (GMT 0)

LymePickle said...
I have been taking nystatin daily since February now!!!

What I found, it only causes a type of "yeast herx". It's yeast die off that is happening. And this type of herx is different than a lyme herx, it feels like a different kind of nausea and malaise kind of symptom. Very unpleasant, and seems to be mainly in the digestive tract only. I found when I took breaks from nystatin I would get more "yeast herxing" when I resumed taking it. But as long as I am consistent with taking it daily I have had no issues. I take them with my abx and generally I find they are easier to take with meals.

Also I found that when I follow an ultra strict diet, no carbs, no sugars, no gluten, no dairy, no carbs... The yeast herxing is non existent now. I think my yeast is in check. Also I no longer have a white tongue.

How long did it take for your die off symptoms to end? I'm only taking one and my doctor wants me to take three!

Traveler, I'm not on the candida diet, persay, but I don't eat gluten, sugar, dairy, vinegar. My only carbs are really gluten free oatmeal, rice, and quinoa. I've drastically cut back on caffeine (once or twice a week from once or twice a day), and I eat tons of veggies. Hope that's good enough...
Posted 9/27/2014 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
Also, I wanna take a day off then take my half tablet the next day. Is that a bad idea? I would ask my doctor but it's the weekend. Maybe I should just try a half tab first?
Posted 9/27/2014 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe some activated charcoal or Takesumi Supreme to help bund the toxins?
Posted 9/27/2014 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I liked this site for the Candida diet, as it has a list of foods to avoid and a list of foods to eat. Bread and other things with yeast should be avoided as well.:
altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/candidadiet.htm
Posted 9/27/2014 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Reba, do you know the strength of your nystatin tablets? Yesterday, I began taking 6 tablets/day. I think the strength is 65 mg/tablet.
Posted 9/27/2014 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Reba, I take 4 of them daily, 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. How long does candida herxing last? Well it depends on how bad it is for you. It will go away and be non-existent after awhile. It could be one or two weeks? The diet is VERY important. Take nystatin with your foods to make the yeast herxing less! I would say take after one of your main meals. I take after supper and breakfast.
Posted 9/27/2014 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
I had some just nausea mainly... But then they pulled me off and I'm about to start again
Posted 9/27/2014 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hello!! First time on this.site, but dealing.with.all the.lovely list of tick.stuff!! Babs Bart Mycoplasma did I.say babs microfiber and.duncani (just found out bout Duncan last month) for years!! I officially started treatment in 2008 via.pcp then.Have.had 4 Lyme literates!! 1st one never returned.calls, 2nd one.closed.practice, 3rd one had.for three.years but.my insurance.wouldn't fill scripts from out of state docs,but.worked out cause.now I dnt have to pay $350 phone consult and $450 office visit so now been with my current.doc.who takes state insurance!! Anyway.I am starting.a pulse last week 200 mg minocyline 2x day nystatin 2 pills 3 times a day and tindizole everyday!! It is knocking me on my u no.what!! Next week.start.with zithromax,plaquenil, and bactrim!! So just wondering what ppl experiences with this!! I take artesmia 4 days on 3 days.off and all the.other.stuff.We're supposed to take when.I can.afford!! Just.feel.wiped out!! And soooo dehydrated!! Sorry bout my tangent but I'm done.now lol
Posted 9/28/2014 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Tambo,
Welcome to our community!!
If you haven't yet, please do read through our "New to Lyme? Start here!" thread that sits at the top of the forum. It's packed with lots of important information even if you aren't "new" to Lyme! Symptoms lists, detoxing suggestions, helpful links and more.

Are you doing anything to help your body detox? These bacteria release toxins when they die, so not only does your body have to deal with daily toxins, but the toxins from the dying bacteria -which can overwhelm the body and cause what is known as a herx (Jarrisch Herxheimer reaction), and can get quite serious for some people. This is why we encourage detoxing here.

You should also be drinking at least 64 ounces of lemon water a day. The lemon in the water helps the body to stay in - or get back to- an an alkaline state rather than an acidic state that the bacteria and viruses prefer.
Posted 9/28/2014 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Went down to half a tablet yesterday, feeling MUCH better!!!

Thanks for the support as always crew
Posted 9/28/2014 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
We've got an awesome bunch of people here, that's for sure!!
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