Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Dear Tammy, Thanks for your kind letter -- it is good to know that some of the things I have written have helped you. I have received lots of help from you and the other members of this group too! Hope you will all have a good sleep tonight! Love, Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 hi jeanette, i am in tasmania and i have as too. it is well documented that many people who have Down Syndrome also are autitistic. you could contact your state autism association for support. http://www.autismtas.org.au has that information. if you want to talk privately, you can email me off list. Geraldine __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Can someone please explain " herxing? " Thanks. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Herxing is an assortment of symptoms caused by neurotoxins that are released with spirochetes die off. Part of it is toxins caused as a by-product of the organism dying & decaying in the body and it is also thought that spirochetes will sometimes excrete a toxin as a sort of self defense when the antibiotics or immune system goes after them. The reason they would release the toxin is to make you hurt enough to not want to continue the antibiotics that are hurting them. That is current conjecture at least and not proven beyond shadow of a doubt. It's said only those with syphilis or Lyme will herx. The first herx usually starts out and a person thinks they are coming down with the flu or a cold. If the abx is working well it usually leads to severe pain and usually in joints, especially the knee. The neurotoxins also affects the central nervous system. > > Can someone please explain " herxing? " Thanks. Judy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Judy, As with most things regarding this disease we each have unique reactions to treatments. A Herx reaction is a response by some peoples systems to the Lyme die-off. It often causes severe symptoms and can at times be very devestating. Some LLMD's will gauge the success of their treatment with some people based on the levels and frequency of these Herx reactions. But they are different in almost everyone; different symptoms, different level of severity and different frequency. Also different responses to different antibiotics. It doesn't happen with everyone. I never had a severe Herx and my wife never experienced a Herx while recovering. Be well, > > Can someone please explain " herxing? " Thanks. Judy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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