I've been on Doxy for about
three months, while also on Neuritin and Cymbalta (the generics), life was finally returning to normal. Though I couldn't tell if it was the Lyme symptoms fading away or just the pain meds working, or some combination of both.
(sorry, I believe I have Lyme, tests showed some positives, took more tests, pretty much the same results - "Maybe". I have burning hands and feet, shins, forearms, and face).
My doctor thinks the Doxy has/is killing the Lyme, but my nerve pain will be around longer. Which I was happy with, just as long as there's hope. Anyway, life was good (for the most part) and suddenly after 3 months, about a week or so ago, it suddenly feels like I'm not on any pain meds at all.
I'm on 30 mg of Cymbalta and very low does of neuritin (100 3 times a day). Has anyone had this happen? My doctor mentioned putting me on 60 mg of Cymbalta, but at the time I didn't think I needed it. I can't get in to see him until next week.
2nd question, if he was going to put me on 60 mgs anyway, and I have 30's at home, can I just up my dosage myself? If so, would I take 30 every 12 hours or just all at once? I'm going to see him next week anyway, but just don't want to have a horrible weekend if I have the meds right there.
It's only been 3 months on all these meds, but was exiting to think I was finally on track to normalcy. Now it's a sudden shock back to the way I felt 3 months ago.
Any thoughts?
Thank you!