Did my GP give me correct information?
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I have just been on a camping weekend where several people were bitten and have been diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Everyone was advised to se their GP it they had bites. Mine were two mozzie bites at the site but when I got home the next morning I found two typical tick bites on my thighs. I went to see the GP and he said if I didn't see any ticks on me it's highly unlikely that they are tick bites. Is he correct? He has given me antibiotics in case it they get worse but they are fading, should I still take them?
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caroline91964 liz69835
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Just to make sure, you need to take Doxycycline for 28 days. You really don't want to mess about if there's the remotest chance you were bitten by ticks and have Lyme Disease. Believe me, it's awful. Better safe than sorry, continue to take the antibiotics. How many days supply were you given?
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I had Lyme Disease last year, but am no medical expert. If you'd like some advice, I suggest you take a look at the Lyme Disease Action website. You can even contact them and they will respond to you very quickly. I found them very helpful and they are a recognised source of information for both patients and medical practioners in the UK.
I hope you feel better soon and all the best.
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