Rocephin and Tindamax terrible herxing

sorry you're having a rough time.

I know what you're saying about the Ativan. My elderly father was given a prescription for it following surgery - was instructed he could take 4 every day, along with Zopiclone at night for sleeping.
After about 6 weeks on that cocktail - he went into a tailspin - and ended up in the ER dept...then in the Psych ward. They cut him off his Effexor antidepressant that he was on for at least 10 years - in three days - and called that 'weaning' him off. Also cut him off of the Ativan...except for the occasional one every 3 or 4 days. That was the beginning of the end for him (literally) - He ended up in Psychosis...and we could never fully get him back....such a shame - it was a fairly simple hip surgery that started it all - and he was a vibrant, active 75 year old man prior.

Sorry to digress. Just wanted to say that Ativan isn't given the 'respect' it deserves a lot of the time.

I'm wondering if this isn't the right time for you to be withdrawing from Ativan...at the same time you are herxing? Yikes!

And, are you weaning off ever so slowly? That is the key...in fact if you can cut the pills...that would be best.

I know you asked about Rocephin and Tindamax - but i couldn't resist talking about Ativan...sorry!

Sorry, I don't have any experience with IV antibiotics.
Yes, it sounds like you are herxing.
You need to up your detoxing...that is very important!

Yes, people do get better...and we have success stories here on the forum.

Our moderator, Traveler - has successfully healed from a 40 + year infection.
There are others, too.

And, I personally know people who have gotten better.

It's a long journey for many of us...and we just can't give up...no matter how difficult it gets. Can't give in.

Don't lose hope - there are many different treatments to try...not just antibiotic combinations, but herbal protocols.

Did you get improvement on the doxy and biaxin - during the 8 months you were treating? That's a long time to be on one protocol..unless you were continuing to get better.

Yes, there are more success stories besides Traveler's.

Off the top of my head: forum members: Chapelle, Dejavu, Opugirl and there are many who are almost there - like 90% or better - one that comes to mind is Lymepickle.

Often when people get better, they don't come back to post...they just get on with their lives.

My symptoms started April, 2013. Symptoms kept stacking up.... my PCP did so much blood work, scans, xrays, mri's. I saw two Endocrinologists, a ENT Dr., a Neurologist, a Physiatrist, and three or four Physiotherapists,
Finally in July, 2014 I was diagnosed. Did a month of doxy prescribed by my PCP, then a few weeks of zithromax...and end of August, started treatment with a LLND.

Regarding detoxing: Do you drink at least 64 ounces of water daily? Add some fresh squeezed lemon juice into some glasses? (drink with a straw, so not to damage the tooth enamel).
You could add a binder - such as Chlorella or Activated Charcoal.
Are you taking anything for your liver?
Are you taking Probiotics daily?

If you can't tolerate Epsom salt baths...maybe foot baths would work for you.

Burbur and Parsley is a good general detox. (kidneys, liver, lymphatics)

Milk thistle extract is specifically for the liver. (Unless you have a ragweed allergy).
It is commonly used.

I see you are taking a lot of the Cowden protocol. How long have you been taking those?

Yes, you need your sleep. Have you tried all the natural things? Valerian, Gaba, L-theanine, melatonin are a few that come to mind.
Although, I don't know what will work considering you're having Ativan Withdrawal.

swede in LA

I'm sorry you're suffering so much! I agree with Girlie that you are herxing.

Truly, I think you need to increase your detox and tame your current herx before adding anything to your protocol.

Please take a peek at this link and consider adding a few detox methods to your current regimen and plan on doing them daily.....and adding to it:

www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

You are taking a lot of "killing stuff" but not much to support your body and immune system. Healing from these infections isn't just about killing. It's about healing the organs under attack, rebuilding the immune system and reducing inflammation.

A binder will certainly help....as will Curcumin (Tumeric).

And, there are plenty of success stories on the internet....and this forum. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for those who have healed to leave forums. After all, these infections dominate our lives for a long while and most people are anxious to get on with their lives.

Hope you feel better soon!