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Topic: Is this "normal"?

eshorediva
Member
Member # 20483

posted

First of all, thanks for your insight and support.

I started taking doxy six days ago.

I know I should get worse before I get better but should it last this long?

The anxiety is awful-go to bed at 10, wake up at 3 and am hyped for the whole day.

Joint pains are sporadic and sometimes as bad as before I started taking the medication.

I even vomited this morning which I never do.

Help! [dizzy]

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kimwg
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 19094

posted

That sounds pretty normal to me. Anyone else?

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Wildlife biologist working in tropics since 1997; tick bites in Nicaragua in March 2007, started getting sick May 2007; diagnosed with Lyme based on serological testing in Jan 2009; treatment starting Feb 2009. Wish me luck!

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TF
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 14183

posted

Nausea and vomiting are side effects of the doxy. Take it with plenty of food, but not any dairy foods, to help combat that.

A herx can last a while. Suggest you squeeze fresh lemons into water and drink a lot of that throughout the day. It will help cleanse your body from the toxins and can make you feel a lot better. Hope it helps.

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

posted

I have been experiencing this also.

I have only vomited once but feel like it a lot.

Eating does help. And the 1/2 lemon in water with

stevia to sweeten too.

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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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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

Pretty normal sounding. Could go on for a long while, unfortunately!

Be SURE to EAT when you take doxy. Avoid dairy.

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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