LymeNet Flash: Yo- Lymetoo! Nine good years & counting...?

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Posted by susiecv (Member # 9702) on :

Nine years post Lyme (after what seemed to be aggressive & successful treatment), just pulled a slightly engorged tick off my leg... Was happy to be out of the Lyme loop! Happy teacher summer vacation to me! Doc gave me only 2 100 mg doses of doxy. Please help! I believe I need either a month of regular dose OR 2 weeks of double dose. Am I on the right track? Trying not to freak out-

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

VERY sorry to hear, susie!! Can you try an Urgent Care for more meds?

I personally would want 200mg twice a day for 4-6 wks.

[group hug]

Posted by susiecv (Member # 9702) on :

XXOO- Thanks for the speedy response- just knew you'd be there for me! I will call my doc tomorrow again- he let me take the lead last time when I consulted with a doc from PA b/c they were way ahead of the LD curve. Had such a crappy school year...Doxy doses = zero pool time & no summer tan...BOO!

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

I hope the no pool time will be the worst part!!

Keep us posted! Don't forget to take the doxy in the middle of a full meal and don't lie down for 30-60 min.