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07/01/2010 09:37 AM
bamabelle
 
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I am currently taking 100mg of Doxy 2x/day (have been for almost 14 days with no relief). I have read where some say the Doxy is not real effective, but when do you know when it is appropriate or necessary to do the IV treatment or other treatments (if any) that are available?? Thanks!

Kimberly ♥[b]

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07/02/2010 01:57 PM  Top
zoemajik
zoemajik
 
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Hi Kimberly Smile

Doxy is usually indicated in early infections. Sometimes long term doxy is effective if the infection is caught later. It all depends.

How long have you had symptoms / been sick / bitten? Do you have a Lyme-literate doctor who is willing to give you proper treatment? If not, our group leaders may be able to help you find one.

((hugs))

Valerie, Lymphedema group leader and Lyme patient.

I am not a health-care professional. Information and experiences I share should be regarded as such, and are not intended to take the place of medical advice from your doctor.

07/03/2010 12:03 AM  Top
Bettyg
 
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bama,

you've not been on abx long enough to see anythign except side effects, HERXheimers!

i too was on doxy 200 daily PULSED with biaxin meaning

i'd take doxy for 3 days, off 2 days

then start biaxin for 3 days, off 2 days

then back doxy

yes, do you have a LLMD, lyme literate md; NOT an infectious dr. who practives IDSA, infectious disease society guidelines only of 1 pill to 3 wks. max!!

post in LLMD FORUM REQUETS, top forum shown on lyme home page. read my and cmany/christine's messages of what we each need from you, the posters ok. Smile hugs

BettyG, IOWA ACTIVIST
RETIRED llmd coordinator of 6 yrs; group leader

NOTE: I DO "NOT" USE CHAT thanks!
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07/06/2010 02:41 PM  Top
Panda2010
Panda2010
 
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A lymie from Wisconsin that I talked to before I was diagnosed, told me that Doxy was used as a Lyme 'test'- you feel worse when you're on it because you have Lyme and it is working.

Leaders might know better if this is true.


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