i had lyme for about a year before starting antibiotics.
How long after starting antibiotics can one expect to have less fatigue and think without deep dense brain fog?
I've been on them two months so far.
I was in a store today and a man much older than me walked by and told me, "You look reaaaallly tired!"
lol
Posted by tulips (Member # 44773) on :
When I went on antibiotics, my fatigue and brain fog lifted really quickly - in a few days.
Posted by ohdeer (Member # 45406) on :
your kidding....
i wonder why mine isnt.
sigh.
Posted by gz (Member # 43818) on :
It's probably one of those things that are different for everyone. So many things can contribute to brain fog and fatigue, hitting infections with the right antibiotics may be just a small part of it.
I got some improvement a few months after I began multiple antibiotics, and once I added treatment for parasites. A full year into treatment, and I am just starting to see some more improvements in cognitive function. It is very slow going for me, but I went undiagnosed probably 10 years or more and had a lot of neuro sx to begin with.
Posted by WPinVA (Member # 33581) on :
Mine took a long, long time, and it was very gradual.
Sometimes it was so gradual that I didn't even notice the improvements but my husband did. And sometimes it is two steps forward, one step back.
I did find that these two things were the hardest to get rid of - in fact they are not completely gone for me even now. Other things went away much much more quickly.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
For most patients it takes a long time. Also look to candida as a cause for the brain fog .. and/or mold issues.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Not at all intended to discourage but it is important to know that even with the best treatment plan and the best support and self care, brain fog and fatigue can take a very long to clear for many with lyme. Some things can help just don't expect too much or push too hard.
Antioxidants often help clear the brain. Most liver support herbs are rich in antioxidants.
Going gluten-free also usually helps a great deal (and also dairy-free for many)