Think This is a Herx from GSE?

Today is my 3rd day taking GSE (skipped yesterday because acupuncture made me feel terrible). I'm still taking 2 drops.

But, I'm having majorly increased PVC's and shortness of breath. I'm trying to figure out if it's a herx or a worsening of symptoms.

Hi Dowa,

I thought it should make me feel better too.

My acupuncturist calls this a "healing crisis". The last time I went I had a migraine for days.

Last night she did points on my stomach, and red rings formed around the needle, supposedly telling her my digestive system and emotions are out of whack (very true).

She also put a needle between my thumb and index finger, which she said controls the immune system. The entire time the needles were in, my arm was hurting so bad. She said that was a good thing.

I don't know whether to believe in the "healing crisis" or not. It seems like it's doing something, but to me it's very similar to a herx where you don't know whether you're helping or hurting yourself.

Bella: Is she a licensed acupuncturist? I went for acupuncture for years in Boston by an MD and NEVER had red rings around the needle. They do not go very deep and I wouldnt think that should happen. I never had any pain afterwards. The way acupuncture heals is that is works WITH the body. You should not have pain in the arm etc.  I dont want to judge, but it just doesn't sound right to me.  D

If the needle is over-stimulating the acupuncture point, and that is not right for your body, then you will get negative side-effects. Also, acupuncture relies on a normal nervous system, and those of us with Lyme may or may not have normal nervous systems... In any event, red rings around needles is NOT NORMAL, and your arm should NOT hurt like that during the treatment. I would highly recommend finding another practitioner...

Just my $.02...