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Posted 10/27/2016 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

For reference, I made a thread a month ago regarding the beginnings of my Lyme treatment https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3701293

Anyways, after a long round about road with doctors, I finally ended up with a well known ILADS llmd in my area today. I'm starting on doxycycline 100mg am and 200mg pm.
All is well with that except now I'm afraid of herxing, which the doc said was possible. The only reason I'm concerned about it is because I start a brand new job next week and am very worried about herxing during the early days of this job, and starting off even sicker before I even have my bearings with my new work.

I know detox will be a big help from what everyone as told me. Any other advice for dealing with a herx or what to expect?

Thank you all!
Posted 10/27/2016 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
If your detoxing isn't 'handling' your herx symptoms...then try cutting back on your doxy...for a day or two...to get it under control...before increasing again.
Posted 10/27/2016 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
Depending how important it is that you not "get sick", you may want to delay starting it...I have no clue as I am set to start antibiotics soon, but I had an unfortunate mega herx with something called transfer factor and when in doubt, wait it out! Just my two cents
Posted 10/27/2016 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Doxy makes more round body forms (270% more)but you may feel better ..until you stop ..are you going to add a second abx ?.one for cysts or bartonella ...do you know your coinfections?
Posted 10/27/2016 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
Dont forget to check for mthfr!
Posted 10/27/2016 11:32 AM (GMT 0)

Girlie said...
If your detoxing isn't 'handling' your herx symptoms...then try cutting back on your doxy...for a day or two...to get it under control...before increasing again.

The only thing I would add to what Girlie has said is to start the Doxy slow and low as well. Start with 100 mgs a day for a few days (be sure you are detoxing well!!) and then add in another 100 mgs in the evening for several days while continuing or increasing your detoxing. When you feel like you are doing okay, add in the third 100 mgs. in the evening. Hopefully you can be up to the dose your doctor wants you on in a matter of 2 - 3 weeks this way with little herxing.

And best of luck on the new job!!! Congratulations!
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