Greetings, All!
The herxheimer reaction, or the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, was first
"medically" recognized in the treatment of Syphilis, and later recognized in
the treatment of lyme disease. It is generally thought that the herx
reaction occurs due to the release of endo-toxics as the result of
antibiotics killing off certain types of bacteria.
As medically documented in some cases of Syphilis, symptoms last for 24
hours. Other cases show that the herxheimer reaction can last through the
entire treatment. The herx reaction occurs anywhere from 2-6 hours to 24
hours from the start of treatment.
A review of the medical information clearly reveals that the medical
profession doesn't really know what it is talking about.
However, through observations on the treatment of Arthritis ( center for
arthritis in Riverside ), a true idea of what the herx reaction is starts to
crystallize:
"We have noticed that initially patients may worsen. This is caused by a
Herxheimer reaction. This is due to an increase in circulating bacterial
particles and toxins, which promote an antigenic reaction that produces an
intense inflammatory response. This provokes increased arthralgias,
myalgias, depression, fatigue, and poor memory."
To truly understand the Herx reaction, one must realize that when any "die
off" occurs in the body in great numbers, the conditions of the body are
changed. In some cases, certain forms of bacteria are going to temporarily
thrive. The toxins released are going to have an impact on the immune
system. All in all, the body is temporarily thrown out of balance, and
needs to go through a period of adjustment.
If one "formally" defines a herx reaction as endo-toxin release as the
result of bacterial die off, then it is useful to coin another phrase: The
exteriorization of an illness.
In other words, a sore throat as the RESULT of a herx reaction is not the
herx reaction per se... Rather, it is an exteriorization of an existing
condition that becomes noticeable due to changes in the conditions of the
body.
This can happen for several reasons:
1) The immune system is taxed through the elimination of the toxins, which
temporarily allows other pre-existing conditions to thrive.
2) The change in the conditions of the body create conditions that allow
other infections to thrive, and the immune system needs time to respond.
3) Any toxic reaction in the body stimulates the body's elimination system;
the body begins to flush itself out, which can result in the "bacterial
particles" being released in the body.
In cases where the body is in "worse shape" than the "owner" really
realized, the herx reaction can fully manifest colds and other illness. The
solution is to continue colloidal silver in smaller doses, and endure the
cold. As one begins to feel better, it is wise to continue CS use in
slightly larger doses for a period. If the reaction is extreme, then one
may need to cease using the colloidal silver until conditions improve.
Normal herx reactions, in my experience, can be all but eliminated through
the use of bentonite internally. However, one must have already been
acclimated to the use of bentonite!
Conditions can be improved if one drinks plenty of water as well.
From: "David & Judy Dufresne" <jdufres...@stny.rr.com>
Reply-To: silver-list@eskimo.com
To: <silver-list@eskimo.com>
Subject: CS>Question: too much cs
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 12:28:32 -0500
I am getting a cold and sore throat and wonder if I have over done the cs
as I have just started taking it. I recently read about an effect that
causes flu like symptoms when someone uses too much cs at first. Could
someone refresh my memory and if this is what I am feeling, what should I
do?
Judy
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