Partial List of Herx Symptoms
You may have one or more of these symptoms. Symptoms you've already experienced may intensify. The most common herxing symptoms include (in no special order):
depression
nausea
headache
swollen glands
body aches
bloating
anxiety
constipation or diarrhea
increased joint or muscle pain
elevated heart rate
chills, cold extremities
feeling of trembling internally
itching, scratching, nail biting
burning feeling in eyes
unusual perspiration (sometimes stinky)
fever (usually low grade)
hypotension (low blood pressure)
itching, hives and rash (sometimes assumed to be an allergic reaction)
Don't make it worse! Symptom intensifiers include: Two common sources: decreasing the blood flow, which allows the toxins to accumulate, or, increasing the die off of parasites.
fear
anxiety and worry
hormonal imbalances
enzymes, bromelain, pancreatin, etc.
clotting agents, heavy foods
excessive exercise, tiredness
fatigue, exhaustion
cold temperatures
air pollution
anti-virals
anti-bacterials
anti-fungals
anti-parasitics
chronic illnesses
high doses of vitamins
some forms of chelation treatments
not enough rest
dehydration
Symptom Reduction- Two common strategies: improving the blood flow to clear the toxins faster (see vascular constriction), or, neutralizing the toxins (or both).
lemon juice (organic), or 1/2 lemon rind
anti-inflammatories
hot baths / hot tub
Alka-Seltzer GOLD (only GOLD, not regular Alka-Seltzer)
relaxation techniques
enemas, colemas, colonics
increase in blood thinning supplements
lemon/olive oil liver/gall bladder cleanse
flavanoids (widens blood vessels)
aerobic oxygen supplementation
lymphatic massage
bentonite clay
charcoal tablets
diatomaceous earth
pain medication
muscle relaxers
steam bath or dry sauna
infrared Hot House treatment
a cleansing bath: add 1 cup salt, 1 cup soda, 1 cup epsom salts, 1 cup aloe vera, to a hot bath, remain in and keep hot for about 1-1/2 hours all the while consuming about 2 quarts of warm water.
Source- Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction or Lucio's Phenomena (additional tips added to original list) Also: A healing crisis or "die-off"
Important: Always ensure your health by regularly visiting your doctor. Never assume that if you have any of the above symptoms that you are in a healing crisis. You may not be. You may have an unrelated medical problem.