Posted 8/31/2016 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
I finally sucked it up and took Rifampin. For 3 years, I swore I would never take abx again (after being essentially poisoned by Levaquin). So, I took on 150 mg pill on Sunday and have been in bad shape ever since. I am due to take the 2nd pill today, but probably won't :(
How can I tell a bad reaction vs. a herx? On Sunday, I felt fluish. On Monday, I felt fluish, extreme aching in bones and some stomach pain and dizzy. Yesterday, I felt same with the addition of extreme sadness (weird for me). Last night I had horrid bone pain while (attempting to) sleep. Today I have all of the same with the addition of a sore throat, but no longer have stomach pain. ***??
Could this actually be a herx??? Waiting to hear back from my Dr.....
either way, I would love some suggestions on what to do for my immediate situation. I am at work and extremely unhappy right now!! Is Advil okay? I am also drinking pekana detox and alka seltzer gold. Should I take some charcoal??
Cheryl