herxes so much worse on herbals vs antibiotics, why is that?

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Hi everyone,

I read this list alot, but rarely post. I was wondering if anyone would have an

answer to this one. My sons and I both have lyme. I've had it for a long time

and was really sick with it in my heart when it first started, but have all the

usual joint, headache, fatigue, etc. When I go on doxycyline, I feel better so

fast, within a few days, I can be on it for several months and once I go off,

symptoms slowly get worse. Whenever I try any of the herbal treatments, esp the

Klinghart Quintesence, I feel horrible, all symptoms get so much worse, like a

very bad herx, but I never get thru it. I always feel like if I could stick with

it, I might break thru, but feeling so lousy and taking care of my son who has

autism,lyme, seizures, etc. I usually stop it and get discouraged. I am just

wondering, anyone have any idea why? Are the antibiotics better at providing

anti inflammatory effects, or are they just driving it into cyst form, but the

herbs really go after it more??

My son is the same way, feels better on antibiotics, but when I try herbs I get

increased seizures and laying on the couch with headache and severe light and

noise sensitivity. He is nonverbal so he can't provide info. Any advice? thanks,

Val