Herxing reassurance.

It does sound like it could be a herx, depending on how long you've been taking the Biaxin. Did you change a dose size of something else as well?

The one thing I'm concerned about is your heart - as it seems you may be as well. If you have had your heart checked out showing that your tachycardia is only a symptom of your infections (not some issue going on with your heart), then I'd say yes, this is a herx, especially since it's happened before.

The muscles hurting and being overwhelmed with malaise/fatigue is something that still happens to me if I get 'off course' and don't take everything I need or am herxing sometimes.

Your anxiety may have increased because you are concerned about your symptoms. So try increasing your detoxing - and since you aren't taking Biaxin right now, you can include binders more easily - but with you already having 'bathroom' issues, I would suggest that you make sure that doesn't get any worse by staying well hydrated, taking magnesium and whatever else you may need to. And rest! Your body is telling you to rest with the fatigue.

Thanks Traveler.

I haven't been tested recently. But about a year and a half ago I had a holter monitor, and EKG and I think a echocardiogram. The one where they do an ultrasound to thing. Now this was all more related to my thyroid problems at the time, not Lyme. I was thinking of calling the cardiologist again, just to be safe. But I'm wondering if it'll be a waste and all I need to do is just continue with my treatment. I can handle the the increased heart rate, it's the lack of energy that's​ accompanying it. I need to be able to cook my meals and go to the bathroom at least.

Definitely start any supportive supplements, and any detoxing things you can do would be very helpful at this point.

I'm not sure on this, but if your heart was thoroughly checked a year ago, and you were infected then (even if you didn't know it at the time), you may not have anything to be concerned about. You may wish to start a new thread about just this topic so you can get the opinions of those that actually have had these heart issues.

Thanks sebreg. I thought I was doing okay, but then BAM! Suddenly I couldn't move all day. I heard some people respond well to biaxin, but I t naively thought that meant less herxing. Lesson learned.