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Posted 7/19/2018 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
I am already on Doxycycline. Starting the Buhner protocol next week. Will I likely have another herx or because I've already been on abx will I not have one? Relatively recent infection (April this year).
Posted 7/19/2018 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Yes it is possible you will herx. If bacteria is killed off , you may herx. I would up your detoxing and remember its best to start slow with herbals.
Posted 7/19/2018 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
As goshawk stated you can herx throughout treatment - as long as bacteria is dying off and flooding your system - detox regularly to help .
Posted 7/19/2018 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, you can herx from herbs even if you tolerate abx pretty well. I've read a number of posts since I've been here where that's happened. Takes some folks by surprise!!! They underestimate the potency.

Always start one herb at a time with a few drops or 1/16 - 1/4 of the recommended starting dose depending on how sensitive you are. Increase slowly. Herbs are synergistic, so as you add new herbs they can have a greater effect together than they do individually. Herxes can also be delayed. Mine tend to hit around the 3 week mark.
Posted 7/20/2018 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. I've been doing what I can to detox. Lots of lemon and water, epson salt baths, etc. In fact I went for a massage yesterday and my massage therapist noticed a big difference. He said I was carrying alot less tension in my body than I normally do.
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