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Posted 3/31/2020 10:52 AM (GMT 0)
A couple of days after starting an antibiotic, has anyone ever had swelling of their legs or feet? My mom is starting to have this and I understand it is called die-off? She started Doxycycline and Amoxicillin, 5 days ago. I guess the thing to do is detox a lot? She is taking charcoal 3 x/week and epson salt baths. Thank you.
Posted 4/1/2020 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
Im commenting here since you've received none so far. Usually after the first comment, more just come along. That said, there are more comment during the work week, but half the employed world might be unemployed right now.

After being here for many years, Ive never heard of leg swelling being bacteria die off. - that could be a temporary toxic liver thing going on- any Juandice around here eyes?

Leg swelling outside of lyme (or with it) can be issues related to heart, lymph (fluid), water retention, slight blood capillary leakage, liver and sometimes kidneys.

There are also one way "valves" in your legs on the "return" side which Im not sure if these help with lymph fluid, blood, or both.

There are supplements that help with lymph fluid,and also for blood leg circulation. Water retention is said to be helped by lowering salt intake.
Posted 4/1/2020 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
The herx/die-off could be putting stress on your adrenals:

"If you wake up in the morning and notice swelling, especially in your legs, the swelling may be due to adrenal fatigue."

https://www.dummies.com/health/diseases/adrenal-fatigue/the-relationship-between-adrenal-fatigue-and-salt/

You could try drinking some salt.

Good luck!
Posted 4/1/2020 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
Just to add to my own comment, I have the same thing, and I have adrenal fatigue. I think it's caused by this.
Posted 4/1/2020 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Just a safety note: know your heart, BP, vein health before consuming abnormal amounts of salt , adrenal issues or not.

Most comp metabolic panels show sodium levels.

People over 50 are more prone to lower extremity swelling, (many reasons) even if they seem to be physically "in shape".
Posted 4/1/2020 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the warning astroman, I should have mentioned that. It should be done with caution indeed.
Posted 4/2/2020 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
Are you monitoring blood pressure? Has she been evaluated for congestive heart failure?
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