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Posted 6/25/2018 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
So I've been on treatment now for 3 weeks and it's had its ups and downs like you all say but I wanna make sure you all think I'm making good progress.

On good days although I don't feel 100% I just feel more positive.. I feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I have a little bit more energy.

On bad days man depression is really bad. Is this a herx?? I just feel so down and lack of energy.

Idk if you can help with this but here's how my days have been

Good days are day 2, 3, 10, & 11. The rest of the 3 weeks have been a lot of depression and lack of energy. I've just felt tired. Again is this a herx? Am I killing these mf's?

Thank you all!!

Post Edited (Redwhite&blue) : 6/25/2018 3:37:18 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/26/2018 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, yes it sounds like herxing. are you doing any detoxing, it should help a bit.

You can also check out using binders, like activated charcoal or zeobind to help bind and get rid of some of the toxic die off.

Sorry your having lack of energy and the depression, its not easy dealing with those symptoms, but lets hope that it all passes soon and you continue to move forward to better days.

Take care.
Posted 6/26/2018 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Goshawk I think I detox pretty well. I drink lots of water, 2 or 3 lemon waters daily & yes I take activated charcoal. Does that sound like enough?
Posted 6/26/2018 2:08 AM (GMT 0)

Redwhite&blue said...
Goshawk I think I detox pretty well. I drink lots of water, 2 or 3 lemon waters daily & yes I take activated charcoal. Does that sound like enough?

Not really,

Are you taking something to support your liver? The liver is a detoxifier and you should take something - milk thistle seed extract is what many people take. (Do not take it if you have an allergy to ragweed)

Have you tried warm Epsom salt baths?

What about dry brushing your skin prior to bathing and showering?

How about probiotics for gut health?

Light exercise....even yoga .
Posted 6/26/2018 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Girlie no I'm not taking anything for my liver..

& yes I actually do use epsom salt but it isn't in my daily schedule I just randomly do it when I can.
& yes I take probiotics. They are the flora ones. Also I walk/jog about 1.5 miles almost every day. I know how important exercising is when fighting Lyme.
Posted 6/26/2018 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
I rotate a few different probiotics - three in capsule form plus Kefir

You might want to consider buying something for liver support.
Posted 6/26/2018 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
I'll talk to my doctor about it. Thank you.
Posted 6/27/2018 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Id like to add a question to this. So because I'm having more bad days then good days is that still good?

Like I said I had 2 good days in a row when starting and even though I had 2 more the next week they didn't compare to the first 2 days.

What I'm getting at is I know it's a rollercoaster but I feel like I've been down now for a bit so when should I expect to start feeling good again?
Posted 6/27/2018 11:53 PM (GMT 0)
You should wait a month or two and then re-evaluate.

It sounds like you are making progress though. The first time I took antibiotics, I felt almost normal after the first week-but I never got past the almost part. So it's probably fine that you're not seeing improvement right away.
Posted 6/28/2018 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you!
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