Herx symptoms for 7 weeks... - Lyme Disease Message Board

ktp812 · 12-31-2006, 06:48 AM

I have done alot of reading on the Herx reaction on this site and still have a few questions. I was started on agressive antibiotics on Nov 1. They were at the time-biaxin, plaquenil, probenecid, and amox. I had my first herx reaction within 5 days. It consisted of a very sore throat, headache and feeling as though I had been hit by a truck.
Two weeks later I was switched from the biaxin to ketek and the others stayed the same. Within 3 hours the whole herx reaction came back and hasn't gone away. I have had a sore throat which is real bad some days and minor others. I also have bad muscle soreness in only my arms. Somedays it is hard to get dressed and lift them up. I am extremely tired. It is more than the tiredness I have been experiencing. So, to my question. Has anyone had this type of reaction everyday. I don't see my doctor until next week. The last time I saw him he said it was possible I could have it for months. I thought I felt bad before but now... I would appreciate any input on this. Thanks and Happy 2007 to everyone.

Kim

ticker · 12-31-2006, 07:27 AM

Hi Kim. I am sorry you are feeling so crummy.

Some people who have Lyme feel bad consistently during treatment until the bacteria load has decreased enough. Some people feel decent except during herx periods.

It is not unusual to feel worse when going through treatment. Always make sure you doctor knows what is going on.