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Topic: Ho wlong should you stay on a treatment protocol before switching

chastain
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 34236

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hi guys..i was just wondering-if you are on a treatment protcol like i am now of rifampin and doxy, what is a reasonable time to know whether the regimen will help? if i am on this protocol exclusively for lets say 3 months and i dont improve, should my meds be changed? thanks.

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

I would say 2-3 months. But remember, if you're herxing, you won't feel any better.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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chastain
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 34236

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thanks lymetoo-youve helped me so many times!

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nonna05
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 33557

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Can herxing be just mostly so tired you don't know day from night, well you know, but body doesn't... Pain is always there but at times much worse, like knee caps will be fine for three days and then wake you up in tears.

Upset tummy for a couple days then ok for long time. Eyes blur for a week then fine again. Rib area ,mostly by spleen almost always in pain., '
heart does flips and flops then for a day or two nothing. Breathing short and tight and some pain ,then back to 90%.....To weak to pull together for major Dr.appt....

All during same meds except Valtrex stopped......

Just started Mag & B
Is this what you mean by 2 or 3 months ,but something is working???????

Happy Holiday's [Roll Eyes]

; Nonna

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