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Posted 1/1/2016 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I have recently switched from a combination of doxy and cefdinir (about 3 months on the stuff) to azithromycin and minocycline. For the past couple of days I've had a lot of pressure in my head and also feel very congested in my nose as well as in my ears.

I'm wondering if this is part of a herx or a side effect of the drugs I'm on. I'm thinking its a herx though. it is very bothersome.

I have also had a lot of difficulty trying to sleep for the past few nights since switching to these medications.

Does anyone know what's going on or has anyone had this happen? Do you have any remedies for this? Thanks!
Posted 1/1/2016 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
So, I had head pressure prior to minocycline...when I took mino, I got dizziness...but i don't recall it making my head pressure worse.
But, because of it's penetration of b/b barrier, it can cause head pressure, and that's why the dizziness, also.
My head pressure got better after I was on the mino. I took it for about 4 months.
How long ago did you start the mino? What's your dose?

My LLND had me start on half dose of 100 mg once daily...for two weeks...then up to full dose 100 mg twice daily.

If you're on full dose...you might want to go to half dose for a couple weeks...

If the head pressure is bad..and or gets worse...you should contact your LLMD.

You're detoxing a lot? Can you bump it up?
Posted 1/1/2016 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I have been taking 100 mg capsules 2x a day of the mino.... gonna lay off my second dose tonight
Posted 1/1/2016 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
how long have you been on the mino? and did you start off on the full dose?
Posted 1/1/2016 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah I did start off on the full dose, been on it about 2 weeks or so
Posted 1/1/2016 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
The interesting thing - is my LLND has never told me to start at lower dose - for any of my antibiotics...except minocycline.

I'm thinking it might be a good idea if you went to half dose for a couple of days, or even a week and see how you feel.
Posted 1/1/2016 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
thanks so much for your help girlie <3 I will try that
Posted 1/1/2016 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
Girlie gave you great advice.

Increasing your detox could also help. Maybe you can find something new to add from this comprehensive list of methods:

tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

The more you detox, the more dead bug toxins you can clear....and the better you will feel. It's a cumulative effect so daily detoxing can really help.

Hope you feel better soon!!!
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