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Two_eyed_jack62
Junior Member
Member # 26806

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Just diagnosed with Lymes on Wednessday. Local DR has very little experience with it. (Monroe, Wisconsin). On 100mg Doxy 2 times daily. Trying to get educated ASAP. Girlfriend diagnosed and started treatment yesterday. Need to find and expert in treatment.

Posts: 2 | From Monroe Wisconsin | Registered: Jul 2010 | IP: Logged |

bcb1200
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 25745

posted

Welcome. I suggest posting in the "seeking a doctor" section to find a good LLMD.

I'm glad you are in treatment of some kind...but be aware that 100mg Doxy 2x / day is not enough. Most of us are on 200mg 2x / day.

When were you bitten? How long have you had (and what are) your symptoms? How long did your current Dr. prescribe Doxy?

It is safe to say that ONLY an LLMD can get you well. (Lyme Literate MD). I highly recommend downloading and Reading Dr. Burrascano's treatment guide at http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/B_guidelines_12_17_08.pdf

It is sort of like a "bible" for treatment of lyme and co-infections which are common (Babesia, Bartonella, etc). It is already 2 years old and there is some newer research / treatments out there...but this is a great guide nonetheless. GOod luck!

p.s. There is no "S" in Lyme Disease (not "Lymes")

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Bite date ?
2/10 symptoms began
5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors

IgM Igenex +/CDC +
+ 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93

Currently on:

Currently at around 95% +/- most days.

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sixgoofykids
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 11141

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I agree, 200 mg, twice daily. If you go to Dr. B's diagnostic and treatment guidelines posted above, you will see that's what Dr. B recommends. Maybe your doctor will be willing to give you that dosage while you wait for a specialist.

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