HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

Ahh!!!!!! What is this rash?!?! Candida?! Entire body :(

Support Forums
>
Lyme Disease
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
1 2
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 7/19/2015 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
I agree. I think the histamine intolerance and mast cells trying to manage the new abx. It's just another "Sunday" for you… ;)

-p
Posted 7/19/2015 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Lol! I've never been allergic to anything in my life before this!

I'm just confused as to why drinking that much benadryl didn't make this go away. And the colloidal silver didn't work either like it did yesterday.

I'm confused. I have no idea what the heck this is!!!
Posted 7/19/2015 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
A longshot—but look at the ingredients for liquid benedryl… a lot of fillers and crap?

Interwebs say:
Benzoate.
Carboxymethylcellulose.
Citrate.
Flavours.
Glycerin.
Saccharin sodium. †
Sorbitol. †

have you ever tried the capsules? Not sure if they are much different—haven't taken them for a long time but I'm on a "no filler" kick so I'm suspicious of everything.

-p
Posted 7/19/2015 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
I have to have children's dye free. It has way less crap in it I learned the hard way lol I take the gel caps too but in emergencies I always drink it so it coats my throat just in case it decides to swell
Posted 7/19/2015 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I though that might be why you're taking the liquid. Still, it is OTC so just might not be strong enough for you. Can you ask your MD for Rx? Not sure what he could prescribe but surely you can get your hands on some pharmaceutical grade?

-p
Posted 7/19/2015 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Ya I used to have to take a lot more medication for mcas than I do now. I could definitely ask for stronger stuff.

For some reason this just doesn't seem like a histamine thing to me. I usually would have other symptoms with it. But anything is possible!

Oi! It's getting bad again :(
Posted 7/19/2015 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
Antihistamines only block the immediate reaction, not the second phase or delayed reaction. This is why steroids are often given for anaphylaxis, to block the delayed second phase reaction.

An alternative is Copaiba essential oil, but also other anti-inflammatories like Tumeric or Ginger may be helpful.
Posted 7/19/2015 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
For sure. I do ginger everyday. That's why I hate blockers and I'm so firm on stabilizers like quercetin. Blockers can and WILL make it worse to a point.

It's just getting better and then worse back and forth. I have no idea lol. Just wait and see.

But I had a thought for you pirouette! I've been making my own very disgusting teas for detox. There has to be something in there that combats anxiety and weird stuff like paranoid thoughts. I usually wake up with really bad anxiety and after I have some nasty witch brew it fizzles out. By afternoon it's back to anxiety and time for more tea and after I feel better again. My guess is maybe the catnip? Not positive but it made me think of you.

I usually use catnip, ginger, lemon, lemon balm, all different kinds of peppermint I grow quite a few strains, cinnamon, lavender flowers....etc. I throw in detox tea bags and lately a lot of throat and lung care that's where the cinnamon comes in plus it's good for skin and my skin is a train wreck lately. I'm really interested in the catnip though. I guess it's a sedative? At night I've been putting valerian drops in it too to aid in being able to fall asleep and stay asleep. So far so good!

Made me think of you when it dawned on me I haven't struggled with much psychological stuff. I really think it might be the gross tea.
Posted 7/19/2015 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't Trav. :) IHL, I wonder if a little coconut oil would be soothing and healing. Just do a small area for a few days to make sure it doesn't cause some problem. Rashes also indicate your body is pushing something out, so sometimes applying something topically can hinder that process.
Posted 7/19/2015 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
Wow - count yourself lucky then, Garden Peace!! The burning skin all over is horrible!! Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones that just has had a lot of allergic reactions?
Posted 7/19/2015 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
Oil seems like it would make it even more hot. Oi. If it stops burning I will try a small area though.

Hopefully my body is pushing some stuff out! I do feel better in general. Less symptoms than usual. I think my detoxing has paid off I feel the herx is over
Posted 7/19/2015 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks IHL… interesting suggestion… Thankfully, most of that psycho-neuro craziness has passed. The cognitive issues remain, which is frustrating. LLMD thinks I'll need to increase dose for that to be resolved.

-p
Posted 7/19/2015 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
I sure hope so!!!
Posted 7/19/2015 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
P I really hope the increased dose will help. Just remember to take it slow. How long have you been sick anyway? Is just like memory and recall stuff?
Posted 7/19/2015 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
Have you researched Steven Johnson Syndrome, generally a reaction to antibiotics and over medication. It's rare but it happened to a friend's daughter-in-law after she took antibiotics.
Posted 7/19/2015 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
I've heard of that before I'll look up some pictures
Posted 7/19/2015 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks!

I have been on Byron White Herbs for 16 months and on the introductory Rocephin dose since Nov (although that has been complicated and constantly interrupted with port problem)… so hoping to shake things up. I took last month off of all my protocol and went to half dose of abx, which helped me focus more on detox and just giving my brain a break. But it's time to ramp up again.

I have had lyme & Bart & Babs sx for over 16 yrs. It is memory recall and some function. All be reading/writing emails and I THINK I'm ok, but then I look at the clock and I can't figure out what time it is. I literally forget how to read a clock. I used to be a math whiz and now I have trouble counting how many eggs are in my fridge. And I've grown hyper neurotic—mostly germophobia ond afraid of the sun. Just really weird stuff. The "break" helped somewhat.

What a ride…

-p

Post Edited (Pirouette) : 7/19/2015 4:43:27 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/19/2015 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely not the Stevenson thing. But I can't let go of the fact that it might be rocephin related. God I hope I don't have sepsis or something! There goes my crazy brain!

I'm so sorry pirouette. Ugh. What a ride indeed. Very unfortunate the problems you've had with your port. I feel like that a lot too I can't recognize words and stuff all the time. It's so frustrating isn't it?
Posted 7/20/2015 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
P, I am not on antibiotics at this time but I have been on the A-Bab and A-Bart for awhile.  I stopped both on the 13th and just started A-Bab at only 5 drops last night.

The rash and facial swelling are subsiding but once the Zyrtec wears off the itching comes back but not quite as bad.  The rash is on my forehead, around the outer parts of my eyes, under my chin and on my chest.  All those areas and my arms are itchy.  It doesn't seem that my skin gets more flaky after a shower or when I apply ointment.

My diet hasn't been that great but I have been pretty strict lately.  I sometimes can't resist a mocha iced coffee.  Since reading about the high ammonia levels I am at a loss of what to eat.  I usually eat poultry, some beef, veggies, eggs, quinoa, Ezekial bread and tuna.  I am not consuming enough calories and it really is difficult for me to cook for myself due to fatigue and having to cook my hubby his 3 meals a day.

There is no GI distress except for an occasional soft stool.  No flatulence or bloating.  I have not noticed any reactions to food except some mild anxiety after eating.  I take 100 billion cru's multi-species probiotic from Klaire Lab and 1 cap S. Boulardi daily.  I am not on any anti-fungal treatment right now but was taking A.D.P. (oil of oregano) 3 times daily.  I have to order more.  My tongue gets a little white at times and I have no dandruff.

I could do more baths but I am so-o-o claustrophobic!!!!  I do more of the foot baths.  I was drinking lemon water (is using the lemon in the plastic lemon containers OK?) but am now worried that it will increase the ammonia levels (IF that is a problem).  I will have this checked out.  I dry brush a couple times a week, drink water (started drinking more) and take an occasional charcoal capsule.  I have parsley and burbur tinctures but am a little afraid to take them.  I understand pinella is great, too.

It's been 3 years of treatment and getting frustrated, I am heterozygous for the a1298c and c6771 mutation.  Do you recommend the 23andme testing? 

IHL, did you take the Ketotifin med?  I did notice you did the H1 and H2 blockers.  Did you switch them around?  I will definately ask about the Quercetin.  I hope you feel better.

P, thanks so much for all your help.

Traveler, thanks for watching out for all of us.

Post Edited (summer16) : 7/20/2015 6:36:41 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/20/2015 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Summer. I worry about you all!!! I too was quite sick and likely dealt with a minor case of the MCAD or histamine issues - but I had an incredibly intuitive alternative medicine doctor that was really good at stopping a lot of issues for me. I wish I could clone her and keep one version just for myself (LOL!) and then send a clone of her to each of you!!!!

I pray that you all have a safe night and get some rest.
Posted 7/20/2015 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
I never took ketotifen. I thought I was most certainly going to end up on it at one point though. Fortunately I turned the corner after 7 LONG weeks of absolute misery. I questioned whether I was going to survive on a daily basis. I felt inclined to say goodbye to my family. Putting the oximeter on my finger and seeing my oxygen was in the 70s and my heart rate in the 40s was THE most frightening experience. I can't even explain that kind of fear.

My fingers were turning purple. My nose was too. I'm sure my feet and lips were like that at times and if they were no one ever told me. I almost get anxiety just thinking about that time. I was suffocating, no doubt about it. I couldn't be left alone. My poor family had to babysit me. When I'd go downhill it would happen so fast. Just like Lyme does that to you. One second you're fine and the next you're just not.

I was on a TON of medications. Eventually my mast cells calmed down and stopped bursting and leaking all those nasty mediators throughout my body. I took enough stabilizers for a long enough period of time that I'm doing really well now.

Like I said all I'm on now for mcas is quercetin. A disgusting amount of it, but I can live with it. I was just thinking I should try and taper down because it can adversely effect your kidneys.
Posted 7/20/2015 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
This time I got designs for health powdered quercetin absorbate. It has vitamin c added. I like pure encapsulation too. Always check with your doctor!
Posted 7/20/2015 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
IHL,

Sorry you have to deal with this latest nasty development.

Wish I could help.

I'm actually glad you posted the stuff about detoxing though.

I grow peppermint in pots LOL, and as fast as it spreads, I still don't have enough. I eat it by the handfuls for my headaches. Oh, I guess THAT's why you use peppermint--for headaches (in addition to detox).

Margaret
Posted 7/20/2015 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
Exactly Margaret! Lol! I love peppermint and they have some awesome kinds now. I found a ginger mint and an apple mint and they are delicious. Lemon balm is definitely one of my favorites. My 3 year old son eats it by the handfuls!
Posted 7/20/2015 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
You mentioned arnica RUb? Oh boy did I ever have an allergic reaction to that! I KNOW thats what it was because I broke out only where I rubbed it in.

But anyhoo, I've been getting weird bumps on my arms that sort of resemble tiny mosquito bites, they heal in a few dAys & turn in to a dry patch!
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
12