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So...today is my 1 month anniversary of treatment, 500mg of Levaqin and 400mg of Doxy. My stomach is handling everything surprisingly well, and my tendons are fine.
I think I see improvement, leg weakness is better htan it was, fogginess is not as prevalent. However, in week 4, for 3 days, I felt terrible, but today I feel at 88%.
I still question whether or not I have Lymes and Bart since I was clinically diagnosed by Dr. S. I think I'm getting better, but how do I really know? I still feel off at times...
How long does it take for people to feel normal if they have Bart and Lymes? I go and see the LLMD tomorrow for my 1 month follow up.... I guess I could just ask him, but I figured I would throw it out there to all of you.
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sparkle7
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It depends on alot of things... such as how long you've been ill, genetics, what strains of Lyme you have.
I've been fight this for a while & I don't know if I'm getting better or worse. It's hard to tell.
I don't know if the antibiotics are the answer. I think if you catch it right away - it's a good solution to the problem. If you've been ill for a long time, it may or may not work.
That's why there are some many of us reading & responding to questions on this message board.
Good luck!
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Geneal
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Hmmmmm. I wish I had seen improvement that quick. Can I be jealous?
If it is not Lyme and bartonella, what do you think it is....
The three bad days sounds like a monthly herx/cycle of bb.
Hugs,
Geneal
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Hi FOrbin
Depending on how long you have been sick - results will very ALOT -
Also what bugs you have (Co Inflections )
Most people have 2 at least ---
I how you are feeling have Symptoms changed in Any way -
Symptoms changes are a Good Sign -
Symptom Change means thing are Happening
You are going to go threw what is called a Herx - You Get MUCH sicker
Herxes happen when the germs die and release toxic stuff --No Fun -
Can last from a few days to many months -
Drink Lots of Warn Tea --
Because you are taking Doxi --
Do Not eat ANY Citrus or Cranberries --
they both can cause --
-- Photo Toxic reaction --- Goggle it --
I had this happen to me and it was Horrible -
Even Tiny amounts of Citrus Lemon in your tea
can cause Photo Toxic reaction --
This May also happen when taking Minocycline -- But I am not sure --
Hope this helps-- Jay --
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Congratulations on both the one month anniversary and feeling so good!
I also think the three days sounds like a herx. Denial is common ... I had it and had a positive WB! From what you've said, it sounds like you have Lyme.
Treatment time varies. I'm up to about 95% of normal when not herxing (70% or less when herxing) and I got to that point after about one year.
At this point, after a year of treatment, I'm still dealing with babesia, but Lyme and bartonella don't cause me much trouble, so you may be fine before you know it!
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