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Posted 4/13/2012 9:12 AM (GMT -5)
When I was super sick I'd get these bouts of weakness, light headedness. Felt if I got up and walked around I'd pass out. Also feel shaky/jelloy.

I started doxy 2 weeks ago, and biaxin 1 week ago. After not having these bouts for 2 months, I've had them 2x in a week. I had to pull oven on way to work today. I'm so bummed as this is THE symptom that makes it hard for me to function. :(. Will it ever go away!?!?
Posted 4/13/2012 10:07 AM (GMT -5)
Hi there popica,

You will probably find that some of your symptoms come back as you progress through your treatment. It will be temporary, I assure you!

Some of the shakiness can be due to magnesium and potassium imbalances -- at least that was my experience. I used the magnesium supplement Natural Calm and Gatorade (even though there's some sugar in it) to keep things in order.

Hope you get through this phase quickly! smilewinkgrin
Posted 4/13/2012 6:26 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Popica,

Dizziness and feeling like I'm going to pass out is by far my worst symptom. I know how you feel. I hope you feel better soon.
Posted 4/13/2012 9:38 PM (GMT -5)
i have fainted to many times to count since Dec...Not to mention dizzy and caught myself numerous from fainting...

Thank goodness I have only had one seizure!  :)

Posted 4/14/2012 12:11 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks, everyone. I think I'm terrified of passing out. When I get this dizziness I think I also start to have some panic which doesn't help.

Part of me worries, also, that this isn't a herx at all and I'm still sick and the abx aren't working. I'm not sure why but some days I doubt whether it's Lyme at all
and start to worry it's something else I'm missing! Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. Is this doubt common? I looked so long for a diagnosis and now I hVe one and some days I don't beleive it!!
Posted 4/14/2012 12:13 AM (GMT -5)
And beach lover, you had a seizure!?! Omg that'd put me over the edge. Sending positive vibes to you I'm hopes it never happens again!
Posted 4/14/2012 12:18 AM (GMT -5)
One more thing!

Interesting you say that about mag/potassium, acheivement grace. When this all started what sente to the er was low potassium. Then my mag came back low in bloodwork, which as I understand it prob means I have a major mag deficiency. I started taking mag and my heart symptoms Reduced dramTically. I ran out of mag a few weeks ago and in a week my heart beat normally again. So maybe this is related as you suggest.

By the way, I drink coconut water. Much less sugar and cold it tastes pretty yummy. :)
Posted 4/14/2012 9:09 AM (GMT -5)
I was in a similar situation recently...at the very beginning of my treatment every day I was confined to the couch because of the dizziness, lightheadedness, etc., which would then induce a panic attack...it lasted for a while. I was so relieved when it finally went away, then I changed up some things a few months ago and got hit pretty hard again.

Not to sound like a broken record, but extra detoxing really can help - increase your fluid intake, more baths if you're doing them, etc. And I had my doctor prescribe me something for the panic attacks - there's no need to go through that if you don't have to!

I know that while you're in the throes of it it doesn't seem like it'll ever go away, but when it's over, your perspective will change, I assure you. Just hang in there!
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