Hi Peeper,
Welcome to the forum.
Sorry to hear you are having such difficulties.
From what you describe, you could very well have another tick borne infection along with Lyme disease. Have a look at our "New to Lyme?" thread at the top of the forum. It has symptoms lists for Lyme and the common co-infections. There is also a lot of other info there you will find useful.
As helpful as your doctor seems, you should really be seeing a Lyme Literate Doctor. Your doxy dose is not high enough to kill the Lyme bacteria and you should be tested and evaluated for co-infections.
For information on finding a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor(LLMD) in your area, please email our long time member, Dan's Mother at:
[email protected]If you'd like more doctor suggestions, you can email stephanie at:
[email protected] You can also go to:
www.turnthecorner.org/bod.htm if you want to learn a little bit more about
Lyme Disease.
You can also go to The Lyme Disease Association and search for LLMD's 3 times in a month. You have to register first. Here is the link:
www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=277&Itemid=74 You will want to find an ILADS (International Lyme And Associated Diseases Society) doctor. The ILADS site is a great place to read to get you started on your Lyme journey.
www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/treatment_guidelines_clearing_ilads.htmlYou can also start a new thread entitled, "Looking for an LLMD in (your region of Mass).
Hope you get some relief soon.