bactrim.question

Has anyone taken bactrim i just went up to 2a day from 1 a day was doing ok.with 1a day then increased yesterday to 2 a day how did you feel on the bactrim?did it help?My dr is going slow w me and will add in add in something else our next visit i have increased joint and muscle pain ,moody,tired is this herxing ? I went to the gym yesterday and did the treadmill but i never had increased pain from working out i am not even sure what a herx is or is suppose to feel like my head feels heavy and my shoulders are stiff as a board,thank you everyone

I took Bactrim DS for a while. I had a lot of herxing, including headaches, stiff neck, head pressure, eye and ear pressure, shortness of breath, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and forearm, leg and other pain. There could have been other increased symptoms too.

2 pills a day was too much for me at first. So, I ended up cutting my pills in half and taking 1/2 pill with breakfast lunch and dinner until I felt I could take 2 pills a day. That helped me work my way up.

It sounds like you could be herxing too. You could also have increased inflammation from working out.

I hope you feel better soon!

That should help Catchscooter. I also like detox teas, such as Yogi. Those help me a lot. I like the ginger and Kava blends. They also help with alkalining.

I hope you feel better soon!

Anytime Catchscooter!

Keep us posted on how you're feeling so we can help if you need it. :)

If you're struggling Catchscooter, I would back down for now and let your body adjust.

The increased moodiness and anxiety is probably a herx from Bartonella. You can bump up your detox and see if it helps. If it is a herx, more detox will help. :)

Also, you might talk to your doctor about what you can do to help with your mood until you fight off the bugs. My doctor recommended Sam-e for me. I'm going to try it soon. I also recently started an anti-depressant because I have major anxiety and my depression started flaring again too. It is helping some so far. I think it might help while I'm battling Lyme and co.

Everyone is different though. I hope you can get some recommendations from your doctor.

I hope you feel better soon! Big HUGS! Keep us posted. :)

It is hard to find the right medications. I understand your frustration! Keep trying.

I started Lexapro. I'm watching for any unwanted side effects. I know it is a matter of finding the right one. I also know of someone who likes Celexa. I don't know about the withdrawal issues on it though.

Hang in there!!!