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Posted 3/8/2017 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
My C-Diff results were negative so I got the "all clear" to start next round of tx, which is Biaxin 500mg twice a day.

I'm nervous about herxing on this, since my doc says it works on Babs, Bart, and Lyme (he suspects Babs and Bart where previous drs were "absolutely certain" I didn't have them because I tested negative, blah blah blah).
I imagine shaking up all three bugs is going to feel like hell.

I'm already starting to psych myself out - I should've gotten more done around the house while I felt "ok", I should have detoxed more the past two weeks, I should have done more to prepare for this, etc etc

I've read old posts on Biaxin...are there any current members taking it? How did you react to it?
Posted 3/8/2017 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I took it, same time as Tindamax just like you.

I didn't notice much on it. No herxing or bad reactions.

Sounds like your doctor knows what they're doing.

Don't let any bad experiences that people might post deter you though. Like I had said yesterday, better to be on proper medication and feeling crappy, than feeling crappy and having no idea why you're sick.
Posted 3/8/2017 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
I agree, hang in there, PMM!! Don't psych yourself out over this - it could be the "key" to helping you get some good healing!

Remember, you can start off on lower dosages too - talk to your doctor about this and your fears to help explain why you need to start on lower dosages. They should be understanding and help you get smaller doses to inject - at least at first.
Posted 3/8/2017 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Very true, MS. You couldn't pay me to go back to the year and a half prior to diagnosis when I thought I was losing my mind because of all the symptoms!
Posted 3/8/2017 3:03 PM (GMT 0)

Traveler said...
I agree, hang in there, PMM!! Don't psych yourself out over this - it could be the "key" to helping you get some good healing!

Remember, you can start off on lower dosages too - talk to your doctor about this and your fears to help explain why you need to start on lower dosages. They should be understanding and help you get smaller doses to inject - at least at first.

Thanks, Trav! (Glad you're back.....how did everything go?) My drs office already called this morning to make sure I schedule a follow-up! I know I'm in good hands now.....it's just the fear of the herx lol
Posted 3/8/2017 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Believe me!! I very much understand THAT fear!! LOL! Same here.

I'm super glad to hear that they are taking good care of you!

Thank you - the doctor I was NOT at all impressed by (LOL! what a jerk - and I'm being as polite as I can be about that), but he's supposed to be one of the best, so we will put up with him. He says he can help reduce hubby's pain!!! So that part was good - it was the rest of the day that really s*cked!
Posted 3/8/2017 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
I have taken biaxin a few times. First time was for lyme treatment - with amoxy and then Ceftin.

I got a blotchy rash on my back, so discontinued it.

But, I wasn't convinced it was an allergic reaction...so i did try it again with the Rifampin...and no rash.
I think now that the rash was a herx.

If I'm remembering correctly - it gives you a metallic taste in the mouth afterward.
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