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BethHurts
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Member # 32708

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I went to my GP today. He is a family friend, but I had no idea how he would react to me asking to draw blood so I could do a Western Blot Test with Igenex. I was scared to death.

Long story short....he let me get the blood drawn and I shipped it off today! (yay!) AND he prescribed a few month's supply of doxy "for my acne". [Big Grin]

I think he only has my dosage at 100mg twice a day. Is that not enough? IF I do have Lyme, how long will it take for me to feel anything?

I am due to go see Dr. C. on October 20th. I should have my test results by then, right?

I'm super excited to be on the path to finding answers. Positive or Negative, I want to know why I've been so sick!

Just wanted to share my news!

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Beth
Undiagnosed since 7/2009

Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. ~Hippocrates

Posts: 31 | From North Texas | Registered: Jul 2011 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Were you recently bitten? If not, 200mg a day won't hurt. If you were bitten in the past few months, then you'd want double that.

Yes, you should get your results in a few weeks! Good luck!

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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BethHurts
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Member # 32708

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Thanks! I wasn't recently bitten. Started getting sick a little over two years ago. No recollection of being bitten ever as an adult.

Will the 200mg do enough to where I might feel better? Or will I herx, possibly?

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Beth
Undiagnosed since 7/2009

Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. ~Hippocrates

Posts: 31 | From North Texas | Registered: Jul 2011 | IP: Logged |

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