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Posted 9/19/2011 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on Doxy for 1 1/2 months and Sunday I accidently missed 2 doses in a row! I took my regular doses again yesterday (Sunday) morning. ALL day yesterday I had this burning/cramping/tender/sour like stomach and hurt to the touch! It stayed that way until early this morning (Monday), took another dose of the doxy and then ate my breakfast then the pain started back up again! It's not as intense as yesterdays, but wondering if this could be from the long term use from this particular ABX or from my missed doses on Sunday? I called my dr. who is treating my Lyme and says, no can't be from the doxy. Called my primary and 'they' believe it's from the doxy! I'm confused! My primary doctor also recommended taking tums to see if that helps acid that could be in my stomach? what??? I don't want to take anything yet!

Thanks!

 

Posted 9/19/2011 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Are you eating a full meal before taking the Doxy? I made the mistake of trying to take a dose with just water and it ended up coming back up. Yeah gross I know... lol. But Doxy is tough on the stomach.
Posted 9/19/2011 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Yes doxy can be very rough on the stomach. Although it says to take on an empty stomach, none of us in my family could ever do it. Water also can induce nauseau so I would always take with my vitamin water. My 12 year old would get so sick when he took on an empty stomach. Get used to being "confused" with lyme as every dr. seems to believe something different.
Posted 9/19/2011 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your responses!

I have been taking the doxy everytime on an empty stomach and with plain 16 oz of water, and 35 minutes after taking it, I always get the 'dry heaves', which is so lovely:(
I believe it is time I begin to take it with food. Mabye it'll make a difference with the stomach pain.

I sent my request to get my IgenEx lab results sent to me. I don't believe they tested for co-infections. That will be another test I'll have to look into doing. I feel I may also be infected with Babesiosis and who knows what other co-infections.
Something though is attacking my red blood cells and is destroying them faster than my body can produce them. Even the specialist at UofM couldn't 'figure' that part of my symptoms out! (surprise, surprise) She called me her 'mystery case'! So I had that going for me! Ugh!!

Thanks again guys!
Posted 9/19/2011 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
I am 100% milk/dairy/gluten/tomato (and others) free already

I am taking a good probiotic. Not after 2 hours... I'll look into that! Thank you for the post!

I also try to get at least 80-100 oz of water everyday.
Posted 9/19/2011 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Tammy the red blood cell thing would seem to me that you may also have Babesia...
Posted 9/19/2011 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Have you read through our "New to Lyme?" thread? In it you will find some great info and good links to things like this one :

Great Doxycycline Information- Do's And Dont's;
www.ehow.com/how_2165217_avoid-doxycycline-side-effects.html

And you do need to take probiotics and milk products either two hours before or 2 hours after taking your abx.

Hope this helps and that you are able to tolerate the Doxy better!
Posted 9/19/2011 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
I have read through the New to Lyme. Actually printed it all and began to do the dry brushing with the epsom salt/H2O2 baths because of it! I love my baths!

Thank you again for the link. I read it and glad I can change my routine now as opposed to later! Hoping it will make a difference.
I will also take my probiotic as noted above.
Posted 9/19/2011 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
You actually printed out the whole thing? WOW! I wish I would have thought of that when I was just starting!! Great idea!

Most people do find by following those things that it makes tolerating Doxy a lot easier. My hubby was just on Doxy for an unrelated infection and I made him read the Doxy link too!!
Posted 9/19/2011 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
I did! I also went through all the symptoms of LD and I highlighted every one I have and have it in my 'lyme' folder!
I went online and found the best way to drybrush before showering or bathing! It works! :)
Posted 9/19/2011 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you! I did the highlighting of my symptoms from the Master List of symptoms too! It really helps me to review it when I am feeling like I'm not making much progress - it's usually a real eye opener!

Keep up the good work!
Posted 9/19/2011 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
My ND, my GP, and my pharmacist all emphasized the need to take doxy ON A FULL STOMACH. I have no idea where the "empty stomach" idea came from, but meals with a lot of simple foods (potatoes/sweet potatoes, brown rice, quinoa) help me a great deal.
Posted 9/19/2011 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
There's a big ol label on my doxy bottle... take 1 hour before or 2-3 hours after a meal. Never even gave it another thought. Until now!
Lunch with my doxy today was much better! Hope my stomach/gut can calm down soon!

Thanks again!! :)
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