LymeNet Flash: How long before improvement on Amoxy?

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Posted by irishmommy25 (Member # 27818) on :

Hi
My husband finally got a Lyme diagnosis from a Dr who diagnosed his symptoms without a positive test!
He has been on Amoxycillan (Sp?) for almost 2 weeks and still feels pretty awful. Joint paint, fatigue, headache. Can a herx last for 2 weeks?

Posted by joalo (Member # 12752) on :

Up.

Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :

Has to be on HIGH doses of amoxi.
plus probenecid is recommended w/it

http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/B_guidelines_12_17_08.pdf

"*Amoxicillin- Adults: 1g q8h plus probenecid 500mg q8h; doses up to 6 grams daily are often needed"