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Posted 7/4/2016 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

We had started my son on amoxicillin to see if his recurrent fevers would disappear and test if Lyme is a reasonable dx as bloodwork had been impossible so far; he had either a terrible Herx with them or a terrible reaction to the abx and we took him off. I've transitioned him to my adapted cowden program and he is Herxing here on day four, which seems to confirm an infection.

My question is, does herxing alone confirm Lyme, or just infection in general? I've been worried about PANDAS as well, which basically occurs after a strep infection goes untreated. The timing of his fevers line up for pandas timeline, but his symptoms are very atypical for pandas.

We can't get in to a ped llmd until sept. Would really appreciate any insight you can share.
Posted 7/4/2016 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
Moonflower,

I am assuming he has not been tested?

You sound knowledgable about Lyme so you probably already know this. However in case you don't you could go through the Igenix Lab and have him tested.

Others will be along to advise you on wether a person will herx from any infection or just lyme and co-infections.

I wish you the best in finding the answer!
Posted 7/4/2016 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Herxing is specific to only a few infections. From what I've read over they years, it's Lyme, Bart, Syphilis and maybe a few others. Since it happened to your son after specifically treating for Lyme, then it usually due to Lyme though.
Posted 7/4/2016 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks folks. Traveler, that's helpful.

Poor kid is having such a hard time. He's just out of control, very short temper, very screamy. The burbur & pinella seem to make a dramatic and quick difference when he's spinning out like that. It's kind of incredible.

Thanks again:)
Posted 7/4/2016 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
That being the case, I would really encourage you to find more ways to help his body to detox, and be sure that he doing these things daily and not waiting until he starts to feel bad/ herx. Sorry, I'm not sure how old your son is, so I'm not sure if you're in charge or he is! :-)

A great resource for detoxing as we need to is www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html
Posted 7/4/2016 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
You're right, Traveler. We've been doing detox baths in the evening but I think in the morning too would be good. He won't drink lemon water but he is drinking a ton of regular water. His diet could use some attention but we'll have to get there a little slowly. He's got major food aversions and sensitivities. He's 7. Thanks :)
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