Herxing and mg

[dpet]

Has anyone ever had herxing reactions from Epsom salt baths?

[SSS]

Yes, in the very beginning, first couple I did, I could only stay in 5 minutes, had to get out and had to lay down.

[LaurenK]

Has anyone ever had herxing reactions from Epsom salt baths?

 

 

Never, they have always helped me considerably.

[NancyD]

The first few times I got so fatigued I had to lay down and sleep for a few hours, although this was early on (right after starting abx for Lyme).

Edited August 26, 2012 by NancyD

[PowPow]

always the skeptic (sorry) could someone explain how a bath could cause a reaction (positive or negative) to an infection that is not topical?

[SSS]

always the skeptic (sorry) could someone explain how a bath could cause a reaction (positive or negative) to an infection that is not topical?

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**Sure, I'll try. This is JMO tho.

Positive- magnesium is know to calm the muscles, relieve cramps, perhaps even induce calmness.

A warm as you can get it/ on the hot side Epsom salt bath, sat in for 15-20 minutes in at least navel high level of water,

causes me to sweat. A lot. Comes pouring off my head.

Sweating is toxins being released through the skin.

I also do a dry brush before an Epsom salt bath, gets the lymph system going, opens pours.

And for the kicker:

Lyme spirochetes and their nasty friends are said to hate the heat (body temp rising.)

Edited August 26, 2012 by S & S

[philamom]

Yes, my dd has herxed from epsom salt baths. I think it's due to the magnesium. She reacts to everything (a lot less now) - vitamins, supps, allergy meds, exc. She doesn't take many baths these days, but I didn't notice a herx the last time she took an epsom soak, so I guess thats good.