Herxing Made Simple

I was just formally diagnosed Tuesday and even though the doctor kept giving me fist bumps as he was proud of me for doing research before my first appointment, I still feel ignorant.

I just started antibiotics last night so I am worried about identifying a herx. This morning I found this website and it seems to be very easy to understand and explains it very well so I thought it was a great one to share!

https://chronicillnessrecovery.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=161

So far I have been very blessed to be able to continue working even on the days that have been rough. What might I expect with a herx as far as work and my personal expectations with continuing to do so?

There are only a few people at work that I have mentioned this to as unfortunately I have someone there in administration that does not care for me and I have concerns that she would use it against me. I try very hard to keep things right.

Will I know each morning how I am going to feel that day? Might something suddenly show up in the middle of a work day?

Cajun, thanks for the link.

I just started Doxy (2nd full day today), and been on antimicrobials for 4 weeks to date. I am being treated for hypothyroidism. I too am still working, thankfully and regrettably don't have a choice currently. If I wake up crummy, I stay there... but on a "great/good" morning, it doesn't always stay that way. I just revel in the moments. ;-)

I feel like I want to sleep all the time, and when I am not working I do. I read about more people not being able to sleep.

Nothing has changed in dramatic symptoms, however I am noticing a few more tingly areas, eye pain, increased muscle twitching & tightness and concentration challenges (more than normal) - nausea hasn't stopped since last month (and vomiting at the most inopportune times). My diet has been 'good' for years now, so continual detoxing. I haven't had an "die-off" reaction that I can tell. Good/Bad?

VETRANS???
1. Has anyone done an antibiotic challenge, then retested? My LLD indicated my labs are still negative, but with 39 at IND before any treatment, it could change.
2. How do you handle your other doctors?
3. Would love to share anyone's story on Facebook for awareness.

Wait, what? Your doctor gives fist bumps? I'm jealous.

But, yeah, congrats on the diagnosis, starting treatment. I hope it works out for ya.

I'm sorry I don't have much input on the herxing stuff. It might suck, but stick with it, is my best comment on it. Oh, and detox a lot!

BLife, I wish I could help ya. I don't know. That sleepiness though - it may cycle. I've had periods where I slept 10 or 12 hours, then days where I couldn't get more than four or five in. That's how it is, some symptoms stay, others come and go, at least that's how it is for me.

Maybe make your own post about it, so you get more attention?

Good luck, guys. ♡

"2. How do you handle your other doctors? "

Slow lyme introduction. Play it by ear knowing some will not accept your treatment.

But they will find out about any antibiotics your on since most clinics are now linked with your pharmacy Rx,s for legal purposes.. Yep, most will find out the minute they type your name into a certain clinic data base. , thanks to the modern age we live in. So be prepared if they ask "what are these antibiotics for". This happened to me several times. So I played dumb and just said its for some infection.

I gave more details to Drs that I sensed were open minded. I lightly asked if they know anything about lyme, if they opened up with correct knowledge, then I told them. If not, I kept quiet.

Arguing with them will get you no where.