What is a Herx Reaction?
The formal name is Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction. To keep it short, the theory is that there are some pathogens that, when killed off, release toxins. These toxins can make symptoms worse or even add a few new ones. Not everyone has a Herx reaction but some people have very severe reactions that make it impossible to continue treatment. For another blogger’s take click here.
The Trouble With Herxing
After reading some of the stories that Mr. Google showed me, I was a little nervous about the possibility. My LLMD understood that I needed to keep working and functioning at a high level, so he adjusted my protocol to what he thought would work best. [Or, he uses this protocol on everyone, because, it is better than having your patients bedridden and cursing your name.] I also began a preemptive strike. Eating, drinking and vitamining my way to detox nirvana. I have some days that are not as good as others, but that fits the normal pattern of life. I cannot say that I have had an identifiable Herx reaction (knocking on wood right now).
No! Not Bugs!!
The down side of not having a distinct reaction, is that there is no feeling of confirmation that we are on the right path of little bug homicide.
For now, I will be happy with some gradual symptom change.
I should keep away from “hexing” for a “spell” my friend. Get well soon Katie. Big hug. Ralph xox 😀
Ooo. Do you have a good spell for hexing? 🙂
Thank you 8)
I’ve got a black cat. Will that help ? 😉
Sure! Ship him over will you?;)
He’ll arrive on his broomstick. I didn’t call him Sonic for no reason 😉
Have you got a cat flap ?
That term certainly takes me back to my med school days! Hope everything pans out for you okay.
Thanks. Sorry for the flashbacks. 😉
Hope you do feel better soon. It doesn’t sound like fun at all.
Thanks. It’s not a party but could be a whole lot worse! 8)
You really have been having a time of it… I hope you start to see some improvement… Are you having to work while you’re feeling like this… hope not!….. Diane
I am working. Things are going pretty well. There just seems to be more hours in the day than I have energy for. I do not think that i will be looking for overtime. 8)