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Posted 6/14/2017 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I am on my last week of doxycycline (6th week) - 300 mg per day. Since past one week , I am having extreme fatigue. I am hoping once I stop taking doxy in couple of days, it will go away assuming it is all doxy's side effects.

What is next step after the doxy is done? My previous doctors including my llmd have not been very helpful . LLmd's last message was finish your doxy's six weeks course and you would be fine( I was diagnosed six weeks back for lyme as i developed multiple rashes ) .

Thanks
Posted 6/14/2017 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
The guidelines for a rash and no other symptoms is treat until sign/symptom free for 4 weeks with a minimum of 6 weeks treatment.

For Early Disseminated - treat to symptom free plus 4-8 weeks (typically 4-6 months)

You have fatigue - are they not thinking it is a symptom?
When did the fatigue start?

I would keep treating. Have a discussion with your LLMD about Dr. B's guidelines.
Posted 6/15/2017 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
llmd thinks that fatigue might be because of taking 300 mg of doxy. Fatigue was there on and off initially but last whole week it was every day and this week is not looking good either.

I am not sure in which category of lyme stage I will fall. I have only rash as a symptom but rashesh kept re appearing till last week, so they kept appearing from week 1 to week 5. No other symptom but too much fatigue starting last week ...
Posted 6/15/2017 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
Well the guidelines say to treat until sign/symptom free for 4 weeks.
So, if it has just subsided (the rashes) - then you really should treat for another 4 weeks. (that is if we ignore the fatigue as a symptom)


See if you can get a few more weeks...even if it's 2 weeks - that is better than none. Then you will be able to see if the fatigue lifts as well.

I think it's premature to stop now.
Posted 6/15/2017 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi prags -

I agree w/ Girlie - I would not short-change treatment.

THe fatigue is common when you start treatment - you're killing te microbes, which can have a toxic effect and it's tough on the body. I would try to take it easy as much as possible - don't try to resume your normal daily/weekly schedule until you're done w/ treatment. It will go much more smoothly if you're not exhausted all the time.

-p
Posted 6/17/2017 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
I have one more week's supply with me. My llmd is eager to stop the doxy.
what is herbal protocol to follow. I am wondering after the doxy is finished , I can go on herbal protocol.
As Doxy gives me nausea through out the day , its been six weeks but it have not gone down.
Posted 6/17/2017 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
I was just reading older comments on here about the CSA formula and saw that it helps immensely with fatigue. It's a combo of Cryptolepis, sida acuta, and alchornea cordifolia with organic apple cider vinegar, Adirondack water, white cedar, Goldenseal flower essenses. And alcohol.

Wonder if just the Cryptoleps is also energyzing.

I love taking herbs for their benefits of healing the body, we need that.
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