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Posted 6/22/2015 11:57 AM (GMT 0)
This is the worst I have felt so far. Weak legs hard to walk, tingling in calfs, numb fingers, abdomen pain kina like a bladder infection, bad fasiculations all over, and feel feverish.

I am taking ceftin, rifampin, zith, plaquenil, and nystatin. I am scared due to other things I have been told in the past about my health. I have had bad days but nothing like this.
Posted 6/22/2015 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
I had times where I had to taper down the doses of medication. I dont know the exact dosage but you are on a lot.
Posted 6/22/2015 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
I had abdomen pain really bad with Rifampin - I feel like out of all the ABX I have been on that that was the worst. It hurt to pee. You are on a lot of abx - I never took that many at the same time but I know that Rifampin was always the hardest on my body.
Posted 6/22/2015 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SailorKim,

I'm so sorry you are getting hit hard today... i hope you can find a way to level things off a bit. Remember that the meds are creating die off... and you gotta listen to your instincts... to decide how much you can handle.
And then getting the die off out of your system with detox.

There is a balance to be found... so that you feel right in your gut about
your healing journey... and then if you can find a way to relieve some stress along the way, to not give the disease a place to live.

I'm gonna share a link below just in case it might help, in any case I'm gonna keep good thoughts for you to find a place of comfort during this time.

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4qM2ZkwrJA
Posted 6/22/2015 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
I think he is trying to see if I can handle iv abx having recently added the ceftin, I think that threw me over the top. I have been in bed since late yesterday and starting to feel a little better, mom is fixing to bring over a foot soaker so I can use that for detox instead of the bath, afraid to over do.
Posted 6/22/2015 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
And thank you for your kind words. Means a lot.
Posted 6/22/2015 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you're having a rough time, Kim!
It sounds like you are herxing.


Ceftin, Rifampin, Zith - the three together would pack quite a punch. If it gets too much, lower the dosage of the Ceftin and monitor how you feel...you may need to ease it into your regimen.

Don't mean to nag, but make sure you're drinking lots of water...add some lemon juice....

That is so nice that your mom is helping you.

Please let us know in a few days how you're feeling.
Posted 6/22/2015 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Girlie. Just started the ceftin last week and only taking in the evenings. It's 500 mg. I think it's too much with the others. I need to go get some pinella. Is there anything else you recommend ?
Posted 6/22/2015 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
I have heard Alka Seltzer Gold is good for herxing. I can't get it in Canada, and twice when I wanted to order it from iHerb, they were sold out.

I do like Pinella, I also use Burbur with it - both from Nutramedix.

When I'm really bad, I do a warm epsom salt bath..and it makes me feel better. The relief only lasts for about an hour, but it's better than nothing...lol.
I haven't tried going back into the tub again after - that is an option I should try.

So, I guess your Ceftin is 500 mg per pill? I wonder if it could be cut in half and you take half dose for a week...or at least until symptoms ease up a bit?
Posted 6/22/2015 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
I know they have the gold on Amazon, I will have to look into it. I will check into cutting the ceftin in half

Thanks.
Posted 6/22/2015 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry you're having such a rough time SailorKim! You're on a very aggressive protocol. Detox is key. If you have a hard time, you should let your doc know. It is important to make sure you're stable before adding anything new.

I try to use a variety of detoxing methods. That helps me a lot. Alka Seltzer Gold is great. Burbur and Pinella help. I also dry brush and drink lemon water and detox teas. I use binders. I think it's good to use a variety of methods. I have found Epsom salt baths helpful too.

Hang in there! We're here for you.
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