hi, I'm new at this. i was just diagnosed with acute lyme disease.good news they said im not chronic. the western bloc results. my doctor feels i've had it for a few months. was surprised and confused. my question is i'm scheduled for a total hip replacement on 9/3. surgeon said still okay for surgery. worried because i just started taking my doxycycline 100mg every 12 hours today. thought maybe i should put off surgery since my body is trying to fight off this infection. my hip is bone on bone so of course im always in pain anyway. since i started taking doxy started getting very bad headaches and stomach aches. also any good lyme doctors near dover, new hampshire for 2nd opinions. not getting the support home on this issue. thank you and God Bless, jane
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Posted by lymednva (Member # 9098) on :
Jane, I hate to say this, but 100 mg of doxy/twice a day is not enough to get rid of Lyme. Most Lyme Literate MD's (LLMD's) treat us with 200 mg/twice daily for at least 8 weeks to be sure you get rid of it.
I know of many here who have had surgery while on abx, including me., Some have even had joint replacements. So it can be done.
The doctor will probably also have you on another abx while in surgery and afterward to prevent any infection from the surgery.
To find a LLMD near you go to the Seeking a Doctor Forum on this board and post your state in the title. I would definitely recommend a second opinion on this.
Welcome to Lymenet. Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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I can't read your post as it's just a sea of grey swirls. Others may also be able to better read it if you could break up the text with frequent white space.
As for surgery, the often use steroids. Steroids can make lyme blossom. So, you would need expert advice from a ILADS' trained LLMD.
If you are the right combination of abx for 48 hours prior to and for the entire length of time while on any steroids, that should help.
Again, be sure to get expert advice.
good luck.
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Posted by groovy2 (Member # 6304) on :
Hi Jane-
You say that your doctor thinks you have had lyme for a few months-
How long do You think you have had Lyme??
Like the others have said 100mg Doxi 2X aday wont do much for you - Doxi is effective but at a much higher dose - 400 to 600mg a day --
Make sure to stay away from Steroids - They make Lyme much worse --
Read the Newbee links at top of page- Dr B info is Easiest to understand --
Is your name Mike or Jane? --Jay--
Posted by navymike21 (Member # 16821) on :
Hi thank you for all your responses. My name is
Jane I have always used my husband's e.mail which
is why it is NavyMike. I postponed my surgery
because i felt i should treat my lyme disease
first.
I need a total hip replacement. Would you believe
they were going to take my blood as a donor for my
self. they said as long as i was feeling good.
Anyway does anyone know of a primary lyme doctor n
near dover, NH. Also one who accepts insurance.
as i see most of the naturopath doctors don't and
it can get very expensive as i have a large family
thank you and God Bless for any info.
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Posted by adamm (Member # 11910) on :
No steroids whatsoever--this will ensure you go chronic.
But, really-- you absolutely need an LLMD (doc who follows the
guidelines of the ILADS, rather than the IDSA) , or there's about a
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