I became infected on May 5th myself. My GP gave me 100mg doxy for 21 days- it did nothing. I am now on Doxy 100mg 2x per day for 30 days. I know more about
Lyme than my GP does. I asked her about
co-infections and she knew a little but not much else- and her advice is see where we are in 30 days. She knows zero about
herbs or any alternative methods. I have been using RainForest Cats Claw caps 4 per day (around 1200mg) and Resveratrol twice per day around 800mg both brands I use recommended by Buhner. I also use turmeric twice per day around 800mg, magnesium malate 1200mg per day, Krill Oil 1000mg per day. after using all these herbs I feel no better myself. I have been getting intermittent herxing while at work which is distressing- vertigo and dizzy out of the blue- then aches and pains in shoulders and legs. Sometimes I have trouble walking. I am going to try Chaga next- I have read it helps palliate many symptoms of Lyme. The main issue for me is a cure. What do we all do to get cured? No one really knows the answer, and every case is different. I know for sure I will not stay on Doxy much longer. At the end of 30 days I will seek a naturopath and see where that goes. I really cannot afford it either as many integrated doctors accept no insurance and they typically ask for $150+ for a constitutional evaluation and $100+ for subsequent visits.
I am well versed in homeopathy- a friend I spent years with was a practitioner and he taught me a lot- but I believe many would benefit from a homeopathic nosode from any one of the many diseases Ticks spread- but only a true practitioner can prescribe one. I will likely see one at least a few times. Best of luck and I will let you know how Chaga works.