Wilma Jenks Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 My child is going on 3 weeks of bactrim and biaxin. Since adding the biaxin, she has complained of sore knees, legs, ankles and lower back. She is super lethargic. Is this herxing? I also have really sore legs, and lower back the last week. I am exhausted and can't get off the couch. I also saw a rash on my back that looks like the bartonella rash. How come we both feel this way I wonder. I thought perhaps it was the antibiotics for her, but why me??? Very odd. I put a call into Dr. Jones, but was just wondering..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzan Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 My child is going on 3 weeks of bactrim and biaxin. Since adding the biaxin, she has complained of sore knees, legs, ankles and lower back. She is super lethargic. Is this herxing? I also have really sore legs, and lower back the last week. I am exhausted and can't get off the couch. I also saw a rash on my back that looks like the bartonella rash. How come we both feel this way I wonder. I thought perhaps it was the antibiotics for her, but why me??? Very odd. I put a call into Dr. Jones, but was just wondering..... My daughters and I all had increased pain with our treatment. Our LLMD recommends a heating pad with herx pain. We used this a lot and it helped. Also, epsom salt bath soaks (a warm or hot bath with 2 cups or so salts poured in). We also take ibuprofen and benadryl to help with herxing. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowadawn Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yes, new & /or increased achiness came/comes with the lyme treatment, for our son. Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momaine Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yes, new & /or increased achiness came/comes with the lyme treatment, for our son. Dawn It sounds normal for a herx. Have you started Lyme treatment yet Wilma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2alex Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yes, this definitely sounds like a herx. What are you doing for detox? We have my son take bentonite clay and a few other things our DAN doc recommended. Also, make sure she is drinking LOTS of water - adding a lemon to it is supposed to help with detox as well. Our DAN doc also says its important to exercise every day - even just a 15 minute walk is good, although I know that can be hard when she's hurting. We also do the epsom salts baths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Jenks Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I did not start treatment yet. I do have an appointment though. I am looking into something to help until I get there, since I really feel horrible. I need to get better to care for my girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonAilidh Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Definitely sounds like a herx to me! For the soreness try Epsom Salt baths, a heated blanket, & a "comfort bag". They're these cloth bags filled with rice, flax, or grains that carry heat (or cold) like nobody's business, can be wrapped around your neck, & are a whole lot more portable than blankets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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