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Topic: What is lyme treatment for 8 yr old?

lymeornot
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Member # 8112

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My 8 yr old daughter tested pos. for lyme (Western Blot done by her PCP). I've outlined symptoms below.

PCP prescribed:
Doxy 100mg 2x/day. 28 days.

I question the antibiotic choice and length of time. Any thoughts?

What other things should I be doing for her? Probiotics? any homeopathic or nutrition based support?

Symptoms:
She twisted her ankle/foot over 5 weeks ago. It has not healed properly. Ankle/foot is in constant pain and she mostly hop-skips to get around.

This week - fatigue has set in.

Last few weeks - uncharacteristic moodiness.

No tick. No rash.

Thanks to each of you for taking a moment to consider this. I appreciate your time.

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dmc
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 5102

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Dr. B's 2008 lyme guidleines has info

http://tinyurl.com/a7cogr

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Keebler
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In addition to the Rx, probiotics are vital.

It's important that she wear a good ankle brace and have good foot support for that ankle.

Traumeel, a homeopathic ointment (NOT get the gel) might help her ankle.

That is a constant problem for me. With inner ear stuff, I'm always falling off my feet and the twisted ankles are very slow to heal.

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http://www.vitacost.com/Heel-Traumeel-Anti-Inflammatory-Ointment

Traumeel� Anti-Inflammatory Ointment

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[ 05-27-2009, 07:55 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]

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bettyg
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use ice on her ankle if swollen

alternate with low heat heating pad helps too...does for me, 60 yr. old woman...

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Pinelady
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 18524

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Hey lymeornot some peoples breaks will not be found

until healing is taking place. You may want to get

it re-xrayed. Just to be sure. I did not know this

till husb. sustained injury to back and neck. All

tests clear until one month post. Then re test

showed Neck fracture, and back fracture healing.

For which he had to have surgery. Just a thought.

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Suspected Lyme 07 Test neg One band migrating in IgG region
unable to identify.Igenex Jan.09IFA titer 1:40 IND
IgM neg pos
31 +++ 34 IND 39 IND 41 IND 83-93 +
DX:Neuroborreliosis

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