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Posted 8/12/2015 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
OK, so I got the bullseye rash after about 3 days of fairly severe symptoms and started on antibiotics right away - I am on Minocycline, Hydroxychlornique and Zithromax (I also tested positive for Babesia and Erlichia). I have been very consistent with the antibiotics and my diet, and I have had some side effects from the treatment - lower GI issues and nausea - which I am battling with probiotics, yogurt, kombucha, etc. BUT, I am still having what I am sure are symptoms of the Lyme and Babseia. I am tired ALL THE TIME and my muscles don't work. I have memory issues, I get light headed, and if I try to exercise or even take a hot bath I get fairly sick from the herx.

It has been 3 weeks, my question is: WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO FEEL BETTER? Is this a sign that we didn't catch it as early as I thought, and I will be dealing with Lyme forever, or, is the treatment not quite right? Or, is this normal? If it is normal, how long before I start feeling more human again (I know this will be a rough approximation and everyone is different)???
Posted 8/12/2015 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Drgeek - welcome to our community!

First - regarding the GI issues - you should raise your probiotic dose...and see if that helps with the GI issues.

Three weeks is not long as far as treatment goes. I can't tell you when you will start to feel better. It is different for everyone.

So, you started your antibiotics - approximately 3 days after symptoms started? If so, that is catching it early - which is good.

How long were you prescribed the antibiotics? You must treat until symptoms have resolved plus a couple of months.

What are you doing for detox? This is something that is very important...as when the antibiotics kill the bacteria, the die-off creates endotoxins - resulting in symptoms (called a "herx").

Please read through the thread at the top of the page - "New to Lyme?..Start Here!" - There's lots of good information there...pay particular attention to the detox section...and start employing several methods...if you haven't already.

Finally, are you seeing a LLMD? If not, you really should - he/she will be able to determine whether you have babesia...or another co-infection...and then treat appropriately.
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