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Posted 10/8/2012 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I showered this morning and used my natural fiber brush that I just bought for future detox baths. I have not taken a detox bath yet, I just used the brush with my regular body wash.

I have not started antibiotics yet, and my Rheumatologist has not been returning my calls (grrrr).

Today after my shower I had red rash on my arms and legs. Could this be herxing or does that only start after antibiotics are taken?

I have a LOT of symptoms on a daily basis, but the rash is a new thing.

Thank you!
Posted 10/9/2012 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
I think Herx only happens with some type of treatment. I don't think the immune system can cause that drastic of a die-off on its own.

It could be that your skin didn't care for the brush, it could be a new sensitivity (I think I have read that sudden allergies to things that didn't bother you before happens with lyme), or it could be a rash for the bug itself. Bartonella, a co infection from ticks, can cause rashes from my understanding--as well.

I think I would just note it, the circumstances, and how it feels (itchy, burning, etc.) and watch for it in the future. You might find the trigger.
Posted 10/9/2012 5:43 AM (GMT 0)
worriedinvt- thank you! I think you might be on to something with the Bartonella. I've had a few other symptoms lately.

It makes sense that herx is only with treatment. If the effects of the dry brush were that drastic then antibiotics wouldn't be as crucial I suppose!

Thanks again for the advice :)
Posted 10/9/2012 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
is the rash raised or just mottled skin?
Someone posted similar from a detox bath (not something Ive experienced)

Though mottled skin covers most of me when standing.


also the brush is for dry application to open pores and promote detox.
Posted 10/9/2012 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
You can actually set off a herx without being in treatment.I used to herx really bad when I first started detoxing! Sometimes the body just doesn't like changes - even if they are to help us heal!

In my opinion, the rash can be from many different things. I would suggest that you take a picture of it with something like a penny or dime in the picture so that you can understand the size of the rash. That way you can show it to your doc and there will be no questioning you.

Also, as Random pointed out, you should be using the brush when your skin is dry, that way only the dead skin will come off, you will be increasing your circulation, and it will aid in the detoxing!
Posted 10/9/2012 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Just red, big and splotchy. Not raised. I took a couple pictures but I tried to "update" my phone last night and lost all of my pics. Most of which are of my son, all 17 months of his life.

Sorry for rambling about that, but I'm still in shock about it :'(

Anyway, Traveler - I had heard that. As I've mentioned before I have some serious anxiety about the detox baths.

I planned to take my first last night, but I fell asleep.

My user name should be 2sick2detox. Lol! I can't face being more sick than I am. I only say that because my one year old son needs me to NOT be so sick everyday, ya know?

Then again who doesn't need to NOT be sick!!!

I just got a call back from my rheumatologist, it only took one week. His nurse informed me that I should continue the Prednisone as prescribed. She did not address any of my many other concerns. I have a feeling they are NOT Lyme literate. *sigh*
Posted 10/9/2012 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I"m so sorry that you too, have to deal with these uneducated doctors! This is why we ask members to go to LLMD's. Not all of them are well educated, but the majority of them know how - and what - to write a script for and what not to!

To help with your anxiety about the detox baths, you should start out with the foot detox! That's my main way of using the detox baths. It's pretty easy to set up, and I don't have a tub. Don't leave your feet in the water for more than 7 - 10 minutes, make sure the water is only *nicely* warm - not hot - and you will most likely do just fine!

If you find you tolerate that, then the next day stay in the water for 15 minutes. After that, warm your water up just a touch each time you use the foot bath, until you get to the very warm stage. Once you are at that point, you can start to increase your time spent in the water bit by bit again until you reach the point where you can stay in the water for 20 minutes.

At that point, you could start to ease yourself into using the full baths. Just remember - slow and steady.
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