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Posted 1/7/2013 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

I started 500 mg of Amoxicillin 3x's/day on Dec. 27.  I have drybrushed/epsom salt baths daily, drank a minimum of 2 litres water each day and taken 2 different probiotics (at least an hour off taking the antibiotics) every day.  Overall, I do not feel any different for the good or the bad.  My rib and knee pain has gotten worse, but those symptoms were occuring prior to starting antibiotics. 

This makes me question if I do actually have Lyme.  I received a clinical diagnosis.  I know many people feel worse after starting antibiotics due to herxing.  I believe some people feel somewhat better.  Are there many that have no change?  I guess that I should remember that it has only been 10 days, but I thought something would happen.  Thanks!

Posted 1/7/2013 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Are you taking probenecid with the amoxicillin to raise the blood levels? Your dose is fairly low for Lyme which could explain the lack of herxing.

Monotherapy (one drug at a time) is usually not used for Lyme by LLMD's because of the chance of building resistance and the ineffectiveness of that type of treatment. Are you seeing a LLMD?
Posted 1/7/2013 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Summer - I am seeing a ILADS trained naturopath. She has said that eventually we will be adding in some other antibiotics. I'm guessing that she wants to start slowly. This could be the reason for no herxing? What is probenecid?
Posted 1/7/2013 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Probenecid is another drug that is usually given in combination with penicillins and cephalosporin (orals) in order to help raise the blood levels of the antibiotic. I took it with both amoxicillin and ceftin. It's a prescription med.

If your doctor is ILADS trained, you're in good hands. You're right, she's probably starting slow. I wouldn't worry about not herxing on amoxicillin. The dose is low. When she raises the dose or adds in other medications I'm sure you will herx. Some people never herx and just improve. Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones :).
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