This is my second new topic post, I'm pretty new. I've had a series of three Erythema Migrans lesions at the original site over the last 6-8 weeks, no other symptoms. The ER doc diagnosed it, although I saw 2 other Dr.s first. I was prescribed 3 weeks of Doxycycline. You have all told me to see a specialist, and I am planning on doing so,but what WOULD the treatment be in early Lyme disease? WOuld three weeks be enough?
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
i don't think so, but I'm not sure. Other more informed people may help. My doc said at least 8 weeks.
Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
Good question!!!
Even by LLMDs Doxycycline is almost ALWAYS FIRST because it works against Ehrlichiosis/ Anaplasmosis, has SOME inhibitory action against Babesiosis (is used as prophylactic for malaria) and works against Lyme as well!!!!!!! ONLY drug that has such broad action for TBDs that I know of!!!!!!!!!!! Generally unless you are tiny/petite (200 mg a day) the dosage would be 400 mg a day from a Lyme doc but 3 weeks is NOt very long at all!!!! I would try to get it extended!!!!!!!
And watch out re sun sensitivity- Doxy can cause that majorly and you don't want to get burnt!!! And take with food because it can make you nauseous if you don't*)!*)!! Best wishes, Sarah
Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
p.s. I was caught like you with rash and was given 1 month and it got me ALMOST well!!! Then they wouldn't give me any more, let me decline and after a year of getting worse orals did nothing!!! If they had only given me one or two more months I believe I would have gone into full remission then because I was so responsive- and you may be responsive to 3 weeks, I hope so, but it is far safer to get another months worth! One month or two more of orals now could save you years of continued care!!!!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I would go for 4-6 wks, preferably 6 at 400mg a day.
The spirochetes replicate every 4-6 wks and you want to get every last booger!!!
I would go with 750mg's 250 3 x a day, one of the cycylines doxy tetra mino, and either flagyl,tindamax,or tini flagyl 3 x a day,tindamax 2 x a day etc.Thats a good start and prayer that it works.
at least 6 weeks and get on probiotics too.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
can doxy work for long term lyme? I'm allergic to tetra.
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
quote:Originally posted by randibear: can doxy work for long term lyme? I'm allergic to tetra.
Iam on mino right now have been on doxy , but you also need a cyst buster as i mentioned above in first reply.
