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Posted 12/21/2014 9:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hey friends. Last week I started 400mg Doxy, and immediately all my symptoms worsened. I'm feeling much worse, much sicker, and feel my immune system is possibly decreased.

Does a worsening of symptoms mean that it's killing the bad guys? Or would ANYONE who takes Doxy feel worse? Anyone with some clarification would be helpful, thanks!

Aaron
Posted 12/21/2014 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
As awful as it sounds, your feeling terrible is a very good sign!

While people often feel tired on antibiotics, a complete worsening of symptoms is a classic herxheimer reaction. My LLMD says the worse you feel at the start of treatment, the better you feel in the long run.

Now is the time to up your detox regimen, get plenty of rest, and eat well. This will pass and you should feel better after it. Do be aware that you might even see some symptoms that you didn't have before. It is all part of the process and will move you closer back to health.
Posted 12/21/2014 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
But if it should continue on for more than 2 weeks, get really severe or if you feel like you may be having an allergic reaction (hives, swelling of throat, heart issues) then it's time to get a hold of your LLMD!

Otherwise, welcome to the wonderful world of herxing! eyes I would greatly encourage you to take a look at the detoxing suggestions in the "New to Lyme?" thread and either start doing some, or if you have, increase what you are doing. This should reduce symptom severity after a few times of doing it.
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