Autism treatment: Herxheimer reactions

When it comes to yeast or bacterial problems, we often hear about death reactions. In traditional medical terminology, this is what is known as the Herxheimer reaction. The term Herxheimer reaction was originally coined to describe reactions to treatment in those with syphilis. The term is also used in the Lyme community as the death of the parasite can also cause a Herxheimer reaction. When we talk about Herxheimer yeast reactions, we can see an increase in yeast symptoms such as inappropriate laughter, goofiness, goofiness, vertigo, increased sensory issues, and self-stimulating behaviors.

If the problem is bacterial in nature and the child with autism is neurologically sensitive to these organisms, what you may see is a bad mood, irritability, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and some children with bacterial problems even have tics. And when you start treating these infections, these things can get worse before they start to get better. There is a lot of information on how to deal with this.

Activated charcoal can help tremendously with a Herxheimer reaction. Activated charcoal is taken orally and binds to toxins in the digestive tract, preventing their absorption. The suggested dose is one or two capsules a day and that is usually sufficient. Each capsule contains approximately 250 to 300 mg. It can really help stop those death reactions. Another possible remedy for children who can tolerate this is to squeeze a lemon and a lime into an 8-ounce glass of water. Your child can sip the water with the juice about every 15 minutes during the day. This serves to alkalize the body and creates a PH change that makes the system less acidic. That can often stop a death reaction as well. But that will only work for kids who can tolerate that kind of taste.

I wanted to share a couple of possible options to help stop death reactions. We have used it often when treating patients undergoing intensive therapy for Lyme disease. Lemon-lime drink often helps relieve fatigue, joint pain, and fever. It could also help your child.