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Posted 8/7/2016 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I posted an update a couple of weeks ago after seeing my doctor. He has put me on 100mg Dapsone a day (I gradually worked up to this dose over the last 2 weeks) in an attempt to get at this Babesia once and for all.

My question is this: how much longer will these night sweats last?! I wake up 4-5 times per night and am absolutely drenched in sweat. It's the middle of winter and I can't cope having the covers off, so just kind of fan myself until I can fall back to sleep (can take quite awhile!)...only to be woken a few hours later feeling exactly the same. I am having really vivid and detailed nightmares too...though some of the dreams that wake me (when I'm sweating a lot) are totally mundane haha last night I dreamt that I was looking for a nice natural bronzer...nothing to be scared of there, right?! :P

Anyway, I'm hoping this means I'm killing a lot of Babesia bugs with the Dapsone! I'm just left so exhausted after consecutive nights like this...

Anyone have advice on how to cope with a Babesia herx? How long until things get better?! I am washing my sheets/pillow case/PJs every few days! Ughhhh sad
Posted 8/7/2016 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear of these issues! It sure sounds like herxing to me.

The only way to get ahead of herxing is to increase detoxing and continue to increase it until the herx is tamed.

What all are you doing for detoxing?

Have you tried things like dry skin brushing, cold showers, a binder, etc.?
Posted 8/7/2016 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks cd3764, I am trying to keep up with my detoxing, but I think I might need to add in some other methods as I haven't felt this bad in awhile... At the moment I'm dry body brushing every night before my shower, have detox baths once or twice a week, drink detox tea and sometimes morning oil pulling with coconut oil or lemon water...I just feel like there are so many things to fit into my 'daily routine' and it's tough to stick with it when you're feeling so bad! But I know it's worth it if it helps combat the herx!

What is a binder? I haven't heard of that...
Posted 8/7/2016 12:34 PM (GMT 0)
I've often referred to myself as the Lazy Tubless Lady detoxer ;) At the height of my treatment, I was using up to 20 detoxing methods daily.

With the exception of the time I spent buying supplements and my regular exercise, my actual daily detoxing took no more than 5 additional minutes out of my day.

You might want to take a peek at this thread wherein members shared what they do for detoxing:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3602759


Activated charcoal, chlorella and bentonite clay are all binders. They absorb toxins for elimination by the bowels. They need to be spaced at least 3 hours apart from EVERYthing (food, meds, supplements) because they absorb EVERYthing.

Regularly taking a binder can help a LOT with herxing. I used to take mine in the middle of the night when I got up to use the bathroom.

It's very important to establish a balance between the killing and the elimination of the toxins. Otherwise, herxing can get out of control and just add to the misery.

Good luck!
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