'doxy.' reaction

[gorbybelle]

I started 'doxy' yesterday - took 200mg. between 6.00 -10.00 pm.  I felt terrible this morning - well most of the day .

Is it possible that a 'herx' can start this quickly - I have read that it can start immediately!

I have felt: extremely fatigued/nauseous/chills/goose bumps-tingly legs/bad neck&head pain.

Also I would like your thoughts on this [will try to explain!] :during February I was given Amoxicillin for chest infection -then early march I had -boil/abcess - reading the 'herx' symptom list I noticed  - boils/hives/rashes - as part of the 'herx' - I think that the Amoxicillin for chest infection - could be to blame - bearing in mind I haven't had any 'boils/abcess' - for years - I was given more abx. for 'boil' - whilst taking these I had some of the 'best days' I have had in months.


Also whilst taking Amoxicillin I had new knee/ankle stabbing pains.

[gorbybelle]

my ankle pain is not too bad - I have noticed more noises in my feet recently - esp. first thing.

have you tried 'JackieCalifornia's'  epsom salts - foot baths?

[wonko]

Like patsy10 says, it's not easy to say.  My Herxes usually start within 2 hours, but I know others say it can take days.

Since our symptoms can wax and wane on their own, and the Herx can often involve a worsening of existing symptoms, it may take awhile on the abx before you can tell if something outside of your regular variation is happening.

I agree with patsy10--this is encouraging.  For me, the nastiness of Herxing is usually followed by a period of improvement.  But I also pulse my antibiotics, (take different ones on different days), so I think that also influences the rhythm of my symptoms.

If the boil is isolated, it is tough to say if it is part of your illness or not.  Either way, I hope it goes/stays away.

What is your ankle pain like?  I get ankle pain, esp. when I am laying down, that gets very nasty.  When I wake up, it can feel like there are pins going through my ankle, and turning my foot even slightly is excruciating.  But if I massage them for awhile and slowly "start them up" I am ok.  (So I don't exactly leap out of bed in the morning!)  I usually get up at least once a night due to joint pain/stiffness, but only get the stabs in my ankles.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[patsy10]

It's hard to say if it's a herx starting as everyone experiences this a little different.  You'll get a good idea if it keeps getting worse before it gets better.  The symptoms you describe are ones I have had the first week and longer after starting an antibiotic.

I can't really comment on the boils but the fact that you had the "best days" while on the med is encouraging.