Hi, I'm set to start Doxycycline tomorrow, 100 mg 3X day.
I took this drug before I got sick in 1996, for mild acne. I was probably on 100 mg/day then I really don't know.
I became really depressed in 1997 (no longer on doxy then, but was really sick).
I was reading that Doxy can cause depression and sometimes anxiety?
Anyone have this happen? I have gotten a lot better with the anxiety. I don't want to go back there. The past 4 days mentally I've felt almost like a normal person. I feel like smiling all day long, it's such a relief.
I've had low grade fevers the past few days and sweated 2 times Friday night (drenching sweats, like have to change clothes).
Not sure what's going on there, had the sore legs too Wed and Thurs. BUt mentally, I'm really making strides.
If you get depressed, did it go away when you stopped the med? Of course at church today a member said that his oldest son tried to commit suicide last week which made me think of the Doxy. I am really scared to go into that dark hole again, esp with a family this time. If you would rather pm me, that is fine too
Thanks,
Ocean
Posted by ESG (Member # 4816) on :
Doxy has not caused me to feel depressed - in fact, I feel great when I am on Doxy.
I take 200 mg in AM and PM.
ESG
Posted by Ocean (Member # 3496) on :
ESG,
Thanks for your reply! I hope that I am the same way as you =) Glad you are feeling good!
Take care, Ocean
Posted by Kreynolds (Member # 15117) on :
I am on IV Doxy 300Mg/day...
I can't really help you with the depression
part, but I have had anxiety REAL BAD since
Lyme. I also have Bart/Babs so is it the Doxy???
no. I have been on other IV meds and my anxiety
for 2 years has been hell. I'm at the point
where it would be considered Agoraphobia(fear of
leaving house). The Doxy has been fine for me. I
hope I helped somewhat... Good Luck!!!
Posted by Ocean (Member # 3496) on :
Hey Kreynolds,
Thanks for your reply,
Yes that does help. I also have had severe anxiety from the Lyme. In 2003, I worked up the nerve to take the trash outside to the dumpster (we lived in an apartment then) and I just panicked, felt for sure I was gonna die.
My husband had to come into the bathroom when I took a shower. The second I would get in, I was SURE I was going to pass out and die. Of course, my pulse shot up, then I'd get all the panic attack symptoms.
It is the worst feeling in the world. I've definitely been agoraphobic. I have not driven by myself alone since July 2008. But I am planning to drive my son 2.5 miles away to his school tomorrow.
I guess I'm afraid of the Doxy bringing the anxiety back, but if it didn't increase it for you, then I should be fine too.
I hope you start improving soon, you've had your share of crud lately.
Take care, Ocean
Posted by Dani1984 (Member # 19436) on :
Hey Ocean and Kreynolds,
I just wanted to jump in on this conversation because I find it amazing. I have been very fortunate because when I was 12-15 I suffered from severe anxiety and panic. I did not have Lyme then. I have had Lyme for about a year and occasionally I will get some anxiety that I have to pray through, and it always passes.
Lately I have noticed that during the week when my husband is at work I would much rather stay in my apartment then drive myself anywhere, but I am fighting back and I make myself go somewhere most days, because I have found that with fear, you have to just do what you're afraid of anyway, and then the next time it is a little easier. I definately know what you all are going through and I am always here if you want to talk.
God bless, Danielle
"We have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power and love, and of a sound and calm and well balanced mind." -Romans 8:15
Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
I have also had severe anxiety since I became ill. I try to force myself to drive places alone, but don't usually go very far or stay very long; but still I keep making myself do it. I don't want to end up "never" leaving the house.
Don't know about the Doxy, but I am on Minocycline which is similar and haven't noticed an increase in anxiety. It makes me dizzy though. So that is just another reason not to leave the house alone.
I hope you have good luck on the Doxy!
Posted by Ocean (Member # 3496) on :
Thanks Danielle and Southerngrl,
My anxiety stuff started around the time I was diagnosed with mono (which I may have had also, but am sure I had Lyme too at that time).
My anxiety went away for a few years, came back in 2003, went away mid 2005, I then started working in a high stress level NICU and even when my babies were having desaturations and bradycardias, were turning blue and alarms were blaring...I had no panic. A few months prior I would have lost it.
I think there is a lot of adrenal issues with panic/anxiety. I've been tested by 2 practitioners in the past couple of months for adrenals and they said my adrenals are great (in the past the same 2 people said my adrenals were very weak, and I had severe anxiety at the time).
It just feels so darn good to be able to go to the movie theatre and watch a movie with my husband and kids without feeling like i am going to die .
That is why I don't want the anxiety back. Ugh! Or if it comes back, not to last for years.
Take care, Ocean
Posted by Kreynolds (Member # 15117) on :
Ocean:
My anxiety is hospital bound...I can't be in a car or even travel a radius of 5 miles from my home.
If I do, I start hyperventilating... I have been in the hospital several times for the panic attacks.
I am juiced up on Benzo's for the past 2 years, I mean massive dosages and nothings helped.
I think it has to do with the coinfections.... To never have it before then to get it makes my life hell.
As far as the Doxy goes I haven't noticed any changes. I do get Bart rage, but thats another topic.
Also I know that Flagyl will cause increased anxiety, I did not know that until I was on it!
Yes, it is bad, maybe one day my wife and I will be able to go on a road trip or a long distance travel...sigh....
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