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Posted 9/25/2017 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all. Me again.

Had a terrible herx last week. Seemed to settle itself (after stopping the doxy for a day). Restarted 2 days ago and every time I take the dose I get nauseous, abdominal pain, and headaches.

Are these side effects to the doxy? Or herx symptoms?

Anyone have a similar situation and found that a different abx caused less side effects? I do all im supposed to take with food no dairy etc etc. Detox baths all that. I'm thinking of calling my doc tomorrow as I have been unsuccessful with doxy in the past (when taking it for other reasons) with similar side effects that I couldn't handle.

Post Edited (lyndzylyndzy) : 9/24/2017 9:08:34 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/25/2017 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
Here is some information to consider:

davidjernigan.blogspot.com/2014/05/just-say-no-to-herx-symptoms.html

davidjernigan.blogspot.com/2015/05/doctors-against-causing-herxs-do-no-harm.html

hansacenter.com/listen-to-dr-jernigans-interview-on-chronic-lyme-disease-on-lyme-light-radio
Posted 9/25/2017 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the info though it doesn't really help. Seems like a promo for the hansa center.
Posted 9/25/2017 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Well, it is difficult to tell sometimes if it's side effects...or herxing.


If you change antibiotics - you still might not know. The next antibiotic may not cause the same effects...but it could be that it's just not as effective as the previous one - so not causing a herx reaction.
Posted 9/25/2017 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Side effects usually hit me faster than a herx. If you've been on the same dose for a while, it may be a herx. It sounds more like side effects. I started having some stomach issues on doxy after 6 weeks and was switched to mino. I've taken doxy again, but can't seem to handle more than a few weeks of it.

You could also try pulsing if you aren't doing that if you think the med is helping you. Every other day, or 2 weeks on 2 off, or 4 weeks on 4 off.
Posted 9/25/2017 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Are you taking it with food? Whenever I don't it makes me nauseous.
Posted 9/25/2017 7:45 PM (GMT 0)

Kat1000 said...
Side effects usually hit me faster than a herx. If you've been on the same dose for a while, it may be a herx. It sounds more like side effects. I started having some stomach issues on doxy after 6 weeks and was switched to mino. I've taken doxy again, but can't seem to handle more than a few weeks of it.

You could also try pulsing if you aren't doing that if you think the med is helping you. Every other day, or 2 weeks on 2 off, or 4 weeks on 4 off.

Yes, I'm thinking that, too.

Is it happening within half an hour of taking it?


That is really quick for a herx (not impossible...but seems more like a side effect.)
Posted 9/26/2017 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. Definitely think it was side effects as it is happening really quickly after the dose. Like I said I've been unsuccessful with the same med in the past. Switched to cefuroxime today. See how this goes.
Posted 9/26/2017 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
I just started doxy, and it makes me vomit on an empty stomach. Even with food, it makes me feel uneasy, usually 30 minutes after taking it. Started on 1 a day and when I went up to 2, I got scary diarrhea. As soon as I stopped (and took lots of probiotics) my stomach was fine. Started again, and my stomach is miserable.

So the doc said to stop it. Fine with me. I've never felt so sick on an antibiotic before. Even flagyl sucked, but it didn't make me stomach-sick.
Posted 9/26/2017 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Babsbunny what are you taking now?
Posted 9/26/2017 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
I'm supposed to start Biaxin when my stomach settles. So 2-3 days of nothing but probiotics.
Posted 9/26/2017 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
For the first year though, I took amoxicillin. Had no problems at all with that. I miss it smile. But I tested positive for Bart and my Babesia treatment isn't complete, so I need to mix things up.
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