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Posted 7/3/2015 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

Has anyone ever heard of still herxing 6 days after coming off of Zith? I took myself off last Saturday because I couldn't handle the way I was feeling...and thinking. I was only planning on 3 days but when I called the doctor on Monday he said to stay off it and to start taking Cefdiner when I feel up to it. Well I still feel awful.

Could I still be herxing?

Thanks,
Joanie
Posted 7/3/2015 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
It is very hard to say, but it is possible you truly stirred the hornet's nest and induced a huge herx, especially since you just started treatment.

As others have mentioned to me in my own case, as I seem to herx incredibly strongly, detox could be helpful and vital in managing the die offs and their aftermath.

Have you looked into incorporating detox methods into your protocol? that could provide some relief and help as you treat.

Good luck, I hope you feel better soon Joanie, keep hanging in there!
Posted 7/3/2015 4:27 AM (GMT 0)
Joanie - I'm not sure if a herx can last that long after stopping medication - but since the zithromax has such a long half-life - it could be possible.

Are you feeling a bit better...or still as bad as the first day?

Try upping your detox and see if that helps.


Let us know how you are tomorrow.
Posted 7/3/2015 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Girlie and Sebring, Thanks for you replies. I really believe I'm still herxing, although is has gotten a bit better each day so it might be almost over.
Been detoxing like crazy - 3 infrared saunas per week, epsom baths 4X, charcoal, burbur, green tea, lemon, blah, blah, blah.

I guess I'll close my eyes, grit my teeth and start the 600mg Cefdinir tomorrow. I kind of want to start with just 300 and titer up(cause I'm scared) but don't want to tick him off by suggesting it.

Girlie, I noticed you were only on Zithro for a very short time. May I ask why? I was on it for 2 months and was pretty ok but then hit the wall last Friday, to such an extent that I went off it, intending a 3 day break. I was surprised when he took me off it completely. Did you have a bad reaction?

Thanks,
Joanie
Posted 7/3/2015 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah I think it's possible. My herxes are often delayed.
Posted 7/3/2015 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Sarah

Joanie
Posted 7/3/2015 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
So happy to hear it is getting better, even if very slowly.

absolutely, I think you should proceed with dosages as your intuition guides you, especially given your strong response to meds slow and careful is probably best.

My dr usually recommends building up very gradually over time to full dosage if it whacks you too hard off the bat. For me it is easy as I respond immediately to meds so can gauge the reaction pretty well. There is little delay.

Great that you are detoxing! far sauna is supposed to be awesome, but can it also provoke herx reactions? I think I may have read that somewhere. Not to scare you away from that therapy as it seems like a very solid therapy from what I've read, and the benefits of its detox capabilities may greater than the negative of any herx reaction it provokes?

Zith was my 1st drug treatment, was supposed to take 2 250 mg pills every day. My response was so insane I had to start off with 1 pill every 3 days.
Posted 7/3/2015 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
Joan -Especially since you're just getting over a herx - I would start with half dose - at least for 3 or 4 days (preferrable a week) - in the long run that's really not going to make much difference in your treatment timeline - except you may not herx as badly when you increase to full dose.
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