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length of time for abx treatment

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ann13163
ann13163

I was put on dox 100mgs bid for a month and asked the doctor if I could double dose and stay on for 2 months, he agreed (my tick bite was probably almost 2 months before I realized the rash under my arm was bulls eye). its been 6 weeks and I have no symptoms but got a nasty rash on my hands from the sun thru my car window. I am thinking of stopping the abx, does this sound wise?

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  • Jo-Anne1803
    Jo-Anne1803 ann13163

    Posted

    Complete the course you may have no symptoms yet but that doesn't mean the bacteria is not there. It will be worth it in the long run ask any Lyme patient! 2 more weeks could save you months/years of misery.

    Doxycycline can cause sensitivity to sunlight use plenty of sun cream.

    Fingers crossed you will be Lyme free at the end of it.

  • marie62224
    marie62224 ann13163

    Posted

     Iagree with Jonanne absolutely.

    Stick with the ABX and more if need be.

    Yes  Joanne is right about the sun and using sun cream, Also drink plenty water with lemon juice.

    Hope all goes well.

  • vee101
    vee101 ann13163

    Posted

    Hi Ann,

    I really interested in your progress - I am on week 3 or Dox 100mg after a rash being identified within a month of bite and was wondering what I should do when my 4 weeks are up.  I am also taking supplements to keep my immunity as healthy as possible.

    I got burnt in the sun yesterday - I normally don't burn but put my usual protection on - but it did not protect me yesterday.  I will now pay more attention.

    If anyone else has suggestions of what I should do at this stage that would be very helpful.

    I have just mild symptons like very dry eyes when I wake up, tingly in arms and legs and foggy head.

    Not wanting to hijack your thread Ann but you are the first person I have come across that is in the early stages.

    Thanks 

     

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