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If I just took an alternative remedy for Valley Fever and feel worse, is that okay because its only a “Herxheimer reaction?

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If I just took an alternative remedy for Valley Fever and feel worse, is that okay because its only a “Herxheimer reaction?

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The Herxheimer reaction is the release of toxins that occurs when some parasites die. Some patients believe the Herxheimer reaction will be a moment of discomfort from the toxin followed by greater health after the spores die. This can not happen in Valley Fever because the fungi of Coccidiodies sp. do not release toxins (Dr. Ampel, VFCE). The alternative treatment (like flowers of sulfur) may therefore be the cause of their unpleasant reaction.