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Posted by Bobidor (Member # 14453) on :
 
Hello,

I'm trying to help someone who just got bitten by a tick and shows a big EM rash. How much Doxy (or Mino?) should he be taking per day, and for how many weeks? He is a healthy & active 73 year old.

Thank you!
Julie
 
Posted by GretaM (Member # 40917) on :
 
I can't recall off the top of my head, but if you go to the top of medical questions, there is a Dr. B's guidelines.

In those guidelines there is specific info on what to do for a early tick bite.

Best wishes
 
Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :
 
200mg of doxycycline/ 2X per day. With food (the packet insert is wrong and is for an earlier tetracycline). Take away from dairy and supplements with calcium/magnesium

Take probiotics 2 hours away from doxy. Take for at least 6 weeks.

Here's Dr. B's treatment protocol:

http://www.lymenet.org/BurrGuide200810.pdf
 
Posted by Bobidor (Member # 14453) on :
 
Thanks for your help!
 


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