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Posted 11/26/2009 11:13 AM (GMT -5)
 Not getting the concept really. Does it simply mean you feel like poo? How long does it last?
Posted 11/26/2009 12:09 PM (GMT -5)
I asked my Doc what's the difference between a Herx and a bad day and he said... A bad day is a herx. Although I hate having bad days, I know it just means my meds are working. The detox baths definitely help though. I also drink a detox tea.

I really got strict with my diet too and that has helped so much. Yesterday though I had rice, a cupcake, and 2 cookies and today I am in tons and tons of pain. Sooo today is not a herx, it is a self induced bad day.
Posted 11/26/2009 1:15 PM (GMT -5)
Lots of pain. Cut back on carbs?
Posted 11/26/2009 6:27 PM (GMT -5)
Mother,

You can usually tell when you are herxing because all of your symptoms get worse. If you have pain as a symptom, it gets a lot worse. If you have anxiety, it gets worse. Everything usually gets worse or you'll have old symptoms come back that you haven't had in a year or so and sometimes, you'll have new symptoms too. A herxheimer means the worsening of symptoms.
Posted 11/26/2009 6:30 PM (GMT -5)
Jenn is right. Eating bad can make you feel bad too but the difference is that a herx is from bacteria die off. The die off release toxins in your body that your liver can't filter out fast enough. This is what causes the worsening of symptoms. That's why is important to detox.
Posted 11/26/2009 9:31 PM (GMT -5)
I keep reading the top topic because I cant remember any thing. I live by a health food store. do they carry neuro antitox? Do you order it on line.? Im getting really stupid really fast.
Posted 11/26/2009 10:38 PM (GMT -5)
Your not stupid, you're just learning. I think the neuro antitox is by Jernigan? I'm not sure.
Posted 11/26/2009 10:47 PM (GMT -5)
I can remember nothing. Its getting harder to hide.people are starting to notice. I am losing my IQ daily and dont want to end up in a nursing home.
Posted 11/26/2009 10:51 PM (GMT -5)
Are you doing any sort of detoxing for now? It helped me a lot when the toxins were affecting my brain.
Posted 11/26/2009 10:57 PM (GMT -5)
I will get epsom salts and H202 tomorrow. and probiotics,my tummy hurts.
Posted 11/27/2009 2:16 PM (GMT -5)
Still alive. Did the bath thing and started probiotics.The antibiotics made me feel like I had the flu!
Posted 11/27/2009 5:44 PM (GMT -5)
You are probably herxing. Keep detoxing. It will help. Make sure you start off slow when you do the detox baths. You may want to stay in for only 10 minutes at the beginning.
Posted 11/27/2009 7:38 PM (GMT -5)
I started out 20 minutes, but I only did 2 cups of salts instead of 4, and half bottle of hyd-per. I did that for 2 weeks, and now I'm up to the normal time and "dosage". My body does not like it if I skip a day either!

The other thing that makes a difference for me is teas. There's a brand called Yogi, you can get it at health food stores or even Target. They have different ones for different things. I like Vitality, Revive, and Detox. They are filled with lots of great herbs. The box explains what they are good for, makes a big difference in my day.
Posted 11/27/2009 7:45 PM (GMT -5)
Make sure you are drinking plenty of water before and after you detox.
Posted 11/27/2009 7:47 PM (GMT -5)
Sounds good. I like tea.
Posted 11/27/2009 10:30 PM (GMT -5)
Jenn,

Email me when you get a chance.
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