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Posted 4/18/2012 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Is it ok to detox while on the doxycycline, or will the detox take away from the antibiotics?
Posted 4/18/2012 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
I am wondering the same thing? I am on doxy as well. I do not know whats going on but my skin feels like its burning the tops of my hands feel like they are on fire. I keep getting this stinging feeling all over my hands and if I touch cold it burns my hands mostly my fingertips so bad. I am only on day 5 of doxy and now having trouble with yeast. my md gave me one day dose of diflucan which im thinking isnt going to cut it. im thinking maybe a cofee enema too but again what about the abx?
Posted 4/18/2012 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
It is crucial to detox while on antibiotics. As the antibiotics kill off the lyme bacteria, the bacteria lets off a toxin. These toxins build up in the body and will only contribute to symptoms. Here is a link to an article on lyme toxins that may be of help to you:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_285/ai_n19170382/
Posted 4/18/2012 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
YES, you need to detox. Make sure you do only a mild detox though. Detoxing in itself can make you pretty ill.

When I look back, I would have done drainage and detoxing before taking abx. then went the all natural route.
Live and learn, I at least do this with my clients now and they are getting well.

So yes detox slowly
Posted 4/19/2012 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
what wpuld be a good safe detox?
i got diagnosed with lyme in january took the doxy for 4 weeks and was ok. retested last week and was negative for any coinfections and said it was not active in west blot but have been very depressed fearing iam dying. 24/7 thinking i have chronic lyme etc and started getting aches in my joints and muscles. burning sensations. did not know about how about the disease much til a couple weeks ago. i am back on doxy for 4-6 weeks for precautions just incase it is the lyme. been to 2 doctors and a infectious disease specialits ( a reputable one) since the llmds here are 6 week wait atleast. cant afford them either at 22y ears old. scared any help on detox will be appreciated. they say im not chronic or severe and i hope it is my anxiety but like i said any detox help for when i start abx again tommorow?
Posted 4/19/2012 11:55 AM (GMT 0)
Dvlsfan,

There is a really good section on detoxing in the "New to Lyme?" thread at the top of the forum.
Posted 4/19/2012 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
 

It depends on how you detox while on antibiotics.  You want to take things like epsom salt baths and perhaps herbs that will support the liver and the immune system, but not things like activated charcoal, which can pull antibiotics out of cells.  Charcoal is excellent when used in conjunction with certain protocols or after a round of antibiotics is finished.

 

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