Posted 6/4/2014 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
A few weeks ago I thought I truly had turned the corner and was feeling pretty good! I was able to do more with less symptoms. Now I feel like I totally went backwards. Today, I Had my worst day in months :(
My goal was to increase my flagyl dose (as tolerated) from 2 days a week all the way up to 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. My llmd said if I get to two weeks on I should be symptom free in two months. That was one month ago.
Today was my second week of 7 days on after a 7 day break. My symptoms were worse during the course of these weeks (burning/pin prick/thorns/fire ants in legs/thighs, tendon pain, anxiety/depression.
During work I herxed so bad. My legs were on fire, tingling and burning more than they had in months. Also I had major anxiety, suicidal thoughts (I would never hurt myself) and brain fog, I even had to go to my car and cry. I was on the verge of a panic attack, which I haven't had in months as well. That's what I get for trying to power through it!!
I emailed my llmd and she told me to stop the flagyl for 10 days and then start up again 3 days on 4 days off.
Anyway, I don't know what my goal is I'm writing this on here, just need to get it off my chest. Here I sit with my detox foot soak, heating pad and detox tea trying I sweat it out.
The moral of this story is: don't try to be a hero!
Thanks for reading, much love :)