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Have been on doxy for 2 years among other meds. It seemed to be the only one I could tolerate which kept my tachycardia and balance issues under control. I developed a severe skin allergy to it in December with my face and neck turning bright red and itching constantly which lasted for 3 months. I had to go off of all meds to discover which it was since my insurance does not cover allergy testing. Currently taking rifampin and Zithromax but they are not working for the tachycardia and the feeling of being off balance when I am walking particularly in. The morning. I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
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Get off drugs. They destroy your flora, result is almost always catastrophic for allergies.
If you're just allergic to doxy, consider yourself happy. The worst, is when you get allergic to most foods.
Many people treating lyme end up with severe allergies in the end, and they swear it is MUCH worse than lyme.
Why risking that? Move to herbs.
Besides destroying your flora (and so lowering your immune system), abx are toxic. All drugs are toxic, and build toxicity in the liver.
short term, for saving a life or dealing with ACUTE infections, fine.
These drugs were designed to be used short term. People are using long term because they believe they will help long term.
Read Buhner's books. Long term, there is no chance that abx will be superior to herbs.
Lyme is toxic on its own. And toxicity is THE MAIN gun lyme bacteria found to doom your immune system.
Long term, drugs are just pulling your health down.
Plus you are supporting the deadly pharma industry when you consume drugs.
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- A similar thing happened to me regarding doxycycline. Over a few months - just to see if maybe it had not been the cause the first (and second) time,
I tried it 2 times after the worst event of a dozen silver dollar sized rashes that burned and itched so terribly that it reached dangerous heights.
Each time, same rashes, same places - and a couple more - popped up. the itching took months to settle down. The grey areas the circles left took about 6 months to resolve. Absolutely clear the doxycycline was the cause / trigger.
My advice is to never take it again. There are always other ways.
Depending upon patient needs, etc. Many LL NDs incorporate antibiotics when needed (depending upon the licensing laws in their state).
Do not go to just any ND, for as much as some may say they know / treat lyme, some may not even be aware special training is required.
Avoid any doctor who thinks you just need to get the body stronger and don't require action that is uniquely specific to lyme as well as to other tick-borne or chronic stealth infections.
The science cannot be ignored that just trying to get the body stronger is not enough. Specific action is required that covers many aspects of infections - and your individual body needs.
When considering herbal / nutritional / adjunct methods:
if at all possible - because each person & each case is different - it's best to consult with an ILADS-educated LL ND (lyme literate naturopathic doctor) (or similar) who has completed four years of post-graduate medical education in the field of herbal and nutritional medicine -
they need to know if one herb doesn't work, what others are good candidates -- and how to combine or avoid certain combinations
- and someone who is current with ILADS' research & presentations, past and present, and has completed the ILADS Physician Training Program (see: www.ilads.org )
Be aware that integrative doctors can have various levels of formal herbal &/or nutritional education, perhaps even just a short course. Do ask first. Learn all you can about their training and philosophy before booking an appt.
Some have learned on their own from experts in the field. There are many ways to acquire knowledge and most are eager to share basic details about their training. You want someone with a deep knowledge.
Some of the specialities above may not actually treat lyme yet, for things such as physical adjustments, it is just good that they are also LL, at least to some degree (to know never to suddenly twist the neck or spine).
Links to many articles and books by holistic-minded LL doctors of various degrees who all have this basic approach in common:
Understanding of the importance of addressing the infection(s) fully head-on with specific measures from all corners of medicine;
knowing which supplements have direct impact, which are only support and which are both.
You can compare and contrast many approaches in articles, books, etc.
BASIC HERBAL EDUCATIONAL & SAFETY links . . . .
RIFE LINKS, too. -
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Several articles here about magnesium's ability to stabilize heart rhythm, etc. A good LL ND would be able to suggest the best comprehensive approach based on the specifics of your symptoms / diagnosis. -
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