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Lyme Disease ForumsGeneral & SupportOral v/s IV antibiotics
11/05/2011 12:09 AM
adsims
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I'm only a few weeks into my treatment but have read that IV antibiotics has helped more people than oral abx. I'm currently taking Doxy (400 mg/daily) and Ramifin (600 mg/day). How long are oral antibiotics taken before you realize that they're just not going to work?

Also, my LLMD says that she doesn't prescribe IV antibiotics, if we have to go that route. And I'd have to find another Dr. She also went on to say how expensive IV antibiotics are, which was somewhat discouraging. Does insurance cover IV antibiotics?

This is just an overwhelming journey to go through alone. I'd appreciate any and all of your input.

Thanks!

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11/05/2011 12:20 AM  Top
Kramberry
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Starting our lyme journey as a family... a new chapter in life is about to unfold.

11/05/2011 12:08 PM  Top
adsims
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Thank you!

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