- I need some advise please 25th September 2007
... but asked me to start the anitbiotics. They gave me Doxycycline two times a day for 14 days.
Here's my question...
- Treatment for Chronic Lyme? 22nd September 2007
... LEVOFLOXACIN (L isomer of Ofloxacin) a fluoroquinolone
DOXYCYCLINE (vibramycin) a tetracycline type-lipophilic.
MINOCYCLIN...
- Losing Myself 20th September 2007
... have it!!!
My family doc tried 5 months of oral doxycycline after we got the positive diagnosis but it did no...
- New On Doxy, what is "normal"? 17th September 2007
... medications.
Be sure and avoid sun exposure while on doxycycline , it is possible to get a nasty burn even through a...
- Dr. Donta in MA 16th September 2007
... me worse?
As a teenager I took antibiotics like doxycycline and minocyclen for years for acne and although my...
- I have it. 8th September 2007
... the board! Sorry you have Lyme though. probably doxycycline . Yes, Lyme can pop up for years after you contract...
... knees and elbows I'm only 27 years old. I am taking doxycycline Thank you all for those who respond to me.
Take...
- Is it possible to get it again?! 7th September 2007
... of the symptoms were gone under his care. I'm on doxycycline , rifampin, and zithromax and on the antibiotic therapy...
- Gynecological problems and Lyme Disease 1st September 2007
... it.
My brother was only treated for 4 weeks with Doxycycline and he still feels yucky. I really think that he has...
- Back Pain 27th August 2007
... requires high doses (ILADS recommends 400-600 mgs of doxycycline ) of antibiotics for at least 4-6 weeks, unfortunately...
- multiple lyme infections? 26th August 2007
...
Early Lyme Disease
Erythema migrans. Doxycycline (100 mg twice per day), amoxicillin (500 mg 3 times ... twice per day) for 14 days (range, 10–21 days for doxycycline and 14–21 days for amoxicillin or cefuroxime axetil...
- Huge problem..need some help ticker. 20th August 2007
... I would take him to the ER, get them to put him on doxycycline right away. when a tick is squeezed and smashed it...
- Lyme Disease and Exercise 19th August 2007
... symptoms becoming more prevalent. The doctor prescribed Doxycycline for 4 weeks and thus far my body is responding well...
- Help 17th August 2007
... Minocycline is in the "cycline" family of drugs like Doxycycline and Tetracycline. I just don't know if it is as effecitve...
- Does Levaquin burn like Doxy? 17th August 2007
... you get the same burns on Levaquin that you get on Doxycycline ?...
- Where does your back hurt? No flu symptoms? 15th August 2007
... RA, I'll seek out an LLMD, as I know my dosage of doxycycline is not strong enough to truly be treating Lyme's if...
- I am so mad!!! 13th August 2007
... saw a Lyme specialist and was on oral antibiotics ( Doxycycline 200 mg twice a day) for six months. When I mentioned...
- Bruises and Bathroom issues???? 11th August 2007
... had the bathroom thing too when I first started my Doxycycline . I thought it was a reaction to the antibiotic and...
- antibiotic...... 10th August 2007
... some common antibiotics for Lyme and what they do.
Doxycycline - bacteriostatic properties stops synthesis of bacteria...
- May be cured of Lymes, but an unexpected twist 8th August 2007
... help.
Sick since May 2004. Had the usual 3 weeks of Doxycycline 200mg twice and it didn't work. Took until October...
- Doxycycline and the sun 8th August 2007
... scary symptom. Try not to worry, ok?
I was on Doxycycline for about 9 months. I wore a high SPF sunscreen...
- Antibiotics question 6th August 2007
... headache, muscle aches and pain. Treatment is most often Doxycycline , which can also be effective against Lyme.
Bartonella ... pain, and cognitive problems. Treatment is usually Doxycycline , Minocycline, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, or Ciprofloxaci...
- Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! 6th August 2007
... my 10-year-old brother. He is on his second day of Doxycycline . He took the pill when he woke up before he ate. I...
- Amiloo- Try Dr Sam Donta, Boston Medical 6th August 2007
... Rifampin. The Ehrlichiosis co-infections respond best to Doxycycline . This is in the same family as Tetracycline so it ... everyone I know who has Ehrlichiosis is treated with Doxycycline not Tetracycline. The same is true with Mycoplasma...
- My brother tested positive for Lyme Disease 4th August 2007
... turns out that he does have it. He's going to be on Doxycycline .
Ahhhhh. Now I'm making my dad get tested, too...
- Saw Doctor-Blood Test 3rd August 2007
... Hi Julie. Doxycycline and Zithromax are not in the same class of drugs. ...
It is important that you get the right dose of Doxycycline . I believe the recommended dose for Lyme is 300-600...
- I'm new 1st August 2007
... LD, and, as a safe guard, he was put on 6 weeks of doxycycline . He also took probiotics every day. This doc felt...
- new to lyme disease world 31st July 2007
... any Lyme specialists in Maine? And is 2 weeks of Doxycycline 100mg enough to bounce this thing out?
Sorry too...
- Insurance 26th July 2007
... wondering if I should ask my doctor to also prescribe Doxycycline oral at the same time. I was curious to know if other...
- Terrible back pain from deer tick 26th July 2007
... the co-infections can overlap.
Is your husband on Doxycycline ? What dose? How long is it prescribed for?
It...
- rash question 26th July 2007
... She says it's most likely Lyme and has started me on doxycycline . When I went to see her (yesterday), I didn't have...
... caught as soon as the rash appears, at least 4 weeks of doxycycline is required, 6 weeks is preferable. The reason for...
- Scary symptoms, think I may have Lyme Disease, need advice! 24th July 2007
... It is very imporant to get the proper treatment. Doxycycline is often prescribed first because it can be effective...
... saw my bulls-eye rash and started me on 200mg/day of Doxycycline (Center for Disease Control standard treatment and ... herself. My doctor and I agreed she'd prescribe 400mg Doxycycline for 6 weeks for me as the recommended first treatment ... would be willing to treat you with the higher dose of Doxycycline for 6 weeks, too. It won't hurt to ask!
Wishing...
... have no idea about whether the Zithromax followed by Doxycycline might cause a problem, but a pharmacist could tell ... The real annoyance is that you're not getting the Doxycycline that is really effective on new bites.
The main...
- I Need A Good Doctor In St. Louis!!!! 13th July 2007
... blood tests, that i do have lyme disease. I was put on doxycycline 2 weeks ago and my symptoms havent gotten better....
- Is It Lyme or Is It something else??????????????????? 13th July 2007
... think it is Lyme but not 100% sure. I have now been on doxycycline for 2 weeks and do not feel an ounce better. I never...
- Lyme Treatment 13th July 2007
... Obviously positive.
I then went through 6 months of Doxycycline at 200 mg twice a day. Seemed to do nothing and I...
- question for Ticker 12th July 2007
... the ER but that's what they said. They put me on doxycycline 100mg 2x a day. During that time my neck started...
- Chicago Lyme Specialist 9th July 2007
... also for the md doctor referrals. I'm taking 100mg of doxycycline twice a day and 250mg of zithromycin once a day. ...
- SCARED!! Lyme, Rocky Mountain, or West Nile we do not know! 7th July 2007
... is known for false Negatives. They started him on Doxycycline and admitted him overnight. They released him on the...
- Doxy and indigestion 26th June 2007
... Hi Barbara.
I was on Doxycycline for 9 months. It's a pain having to time the medicine...
- weight loss from lyme 23rd June 2007
... acidophilus supplements (stupid initial doc put me on Doxycycline for 3 weeks, didn't mention acidophilus and I didn...
- jh symptoms for lyme someone help 22nd June 2007
...
:D
thanks jojo for the information and i am on doxycycline 100mg 2x a day and have been on it for 11days now...
- Lyme Disease possibly? 20th June 2007
... Test - Pending Results.
Gave me a prescription for Doxycycline (After telling her I was allergic to Penecillian)...
- A Lyme story - maybe 19th June 2007
... which I know often not the case).
Tonight I started Doxycycline , 100 mg 3x per day. We'll do this for a month, then...
- Co-infection testing/treatment 17th June 2007
... headache, muscle aches and pain. Treatment is most often Doxycycline .
Bartonella also known as cat-scratch fever is ... pain, and cognitive problems. Treatment is usually Doxycycline , Minocycline, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, or Ciprofloxaci...
- I give up. no one wants to help me 16th June 2007
... and azithromycin; the tetracycline-based drugs, i.e. doxycycline and minocycline; there are also the quinolones, i...
- rocephin 11th June 2007
... Biaxin, Ceftin, Omnicef, Levaquin, Malarone, Plaquenil, Doxycycline , Tetracycline, Cats Claw, and a few others I can't...
- New Here, Saying Hello :) 9th June 2007
... understand, the Ehrlichiosis co-infections respond best to Doxycycline . Bartonella is usually treated with Levaquin or Rifampin...
- Rocephin out... new ABX in... question 7th June 2007
... drugs, etc.
I've tried Biaxin, Omnicef, Ceftin, Doxycycline , Ketek, Levaquin, Bicillin, Malarone, and now Rocephin...
- Need Help, Newbee!!! 5th June 2007
... week. My doctor saw the rash and put me on 200mg/day Doxycycline for 3 weeks, but did up it to 400mg/day for 6 weeks...
... the Lyme test. But she gave me a prescription for Doxycycline but only 200mg. a day. What do I do if the Lyme test...
- I will be starting treatment 23rd May 2007
... microlide( Biaxin, Zithromyacin) or a tetracycline ( doxycycline , Minocycline) I take all 3 Biaxin, Plaq. and Mino...
... microlide( Biaxin, Zithromyacin) or a tetracycline ( doxycycline , Minocycline) I take all 3 Biaxin, Plaq. and Mino...
- Is anyone cured? 21st May 2007
... antibiotics, now including rifampin, amoxycilin and doxycycline , and believe I have a competent doctor. Just wondering...
- I'm new at this trying to learn more. 18th May 2007
... Been Real Sick Since Jan Thru May...i've Been On A Doxycycline For A Month And I Have One More Month To Go.....and...
... Thanks Sarah, I've Been On The Doxycycline For Over A Month And Today I'm Feel Like I'm Dieing...
- Any advice for a "new guy"? 17th May 2007
... hundreds of dollars to this guy for prescribing me Doxycycline and Mepron. He wouldn't even tell me what the results...
... hundreds of dollars to this guy for prescribing me Doxycycline and Mepron. He wouldn't even tell me what the results...
... the co-infection Babesia as well as having been on Doxycycline and now Amoxycillin for several months. Fortunately...
... Wait Intill June 20 So My Question Yes, I'v Been On A Doxycycline For 5 Weeks And I'm Going To Have My Lyme Test Done ... With Igenex. So Since I've Been On Doxycycline Will That Mess Up The Test For Igenex? I Was Tring...
... Wait Intill June 20 So My Question Yes, I'v Been On A Doxycycline For 5 Weeks And I'm Going To Have My Lyme Test Done ... With Igenex. So Since I've Been On Doxycycline Will That Mess Up The Test For Igenex? I Was Tring...
... THEY TREAT BOTH TOGETHER.. SO SAY THEY WOULD GIVE YOU DOXYCYCLINE , AND WHAT EVER THEY GIVE YOU FOR Babesia...THANKS...
- Babesiosis or lyme? 9th May 2007
... headache, muscle aches and pain. Treatment is most often Doxycycline .
Bartonella also known as cat-scratch fever is ... pain, and cognitive problems. Treatment is usually Doxycycline , Minocycline, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, or Ciprofloxaci...
- Help /w Test resuls 1st May 2007
... Hi ticker,
I'm on the doxycycline , 200 mg, rifamipn and on the weekend zithromycyn....
- Co-infection symptoms 1st May 2007
... anemia, muscle aches and pain. Treatment is most often Doxycycline .
Bartonella also known as cat-scratch fever is ... pain, and cognitive problems. Treatment is usually Doxycycline , Minocycline, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, or Ciprofloxaci...
- can you make sense of my igenex results? 25th April 2007
... wouldn't be my first choice for LD. Did she mention Doxycycline and Flagyl? Or just suggested IV Rocephen. She also...
... wouldn't be my first choice for LD. Did she mention Doxycycline and Flagyl? Or just suggested IV Rocephen. She also...
- Do antibiotics always cause "herxes"??? 18th April 2007
... the lab tests. They ususally will start you off on doxycycline , biaxin, or Ketek and then add a Anti-protazoal or...
- Sick from all the Meds. 18th April 2007
... suffering I finally got to a LLMd. I have been on Doxycycline , Rifampin and Zithromycin for three weeks and have...
- symptoms lyme? 16th April 2007
... were not sure what it was, however, started me on Doxycycline IV (and another antibiotic). I felt really bad for...
- What are most successful ABX's? 27th March 2007
... rescriptions I have taken include: ceftin, biaxin, omnicef, doxycycline , tetracycline, plaquenil, levaquin, thyroid medicine...
... rescriptions I have taken include: ceftin, biaxin, omnicef, doxycycline , tetracycline, plaquenil, levaquin, thyroid medicine...
- Are there any LLMD's that are covered by insurance? 26th March 2007
... the time we thought might be a drug reaction to the Doxycycline I was on. I was on the Minocycline for ONE day and...
... diagnosed until Aug 2004. I was treated twice with Doxycycline 200mg for 21 days, and Flagyl with little effect. ... because of what were possible drug reactions (first to Doxycycline , then Minocycline) - they turned out to be probably ... normal, but then had the possible drug reaction to Doxycycline a few days before seeing him for the first time. I...
- Abx specific for Babesia/others 7th March 2007
... the best med for the Ehrlichiosis co-infections is Doxycycline , but I don't think it is prescribed for young children...
- Any threat to baby? 5th March 2007
... Initially treated twice with the standard treatment (200mg Doxycycline for 21 days). Showed some improvement, but still ill ... doc who knew how to handle Lymes. He put me on 400mg Doxycycline daily for 28 days with 5 days Tindamax in between...
- Help please : have alot of muscle twitching 3rd March 2007
... i need to know what meds to take. I have read that doxycycline , the cephalosporins and flagyl are ones that help...
... mucle twitches, I have been on alot of amoxycillin and doxycycline in the past....i do think doxy helped with the twitches...
- Marshall Protocol 3rd March 2007
... I saw another doc back in Sept who started me on Doxycycline 400mg plus some Tindamax, and he then closed his practice ... a couple months until I had a drug reaction to the Doxycycline and had to stop.
This disease has cost me alot...
- new here, first post 15th February 2007
... on Minocycline, but I had a drug reaction to it and Doxycycline , so the Cefzil was an alternative (similar in effect...
- Antibiotic & detox bath questions 13th February 2007
... sick. This includes the alcohol in mouthwash etc.
Doxycycline is often prescribed first because it may be effective...
- Got an appointment!! 8th February 2007
... another for about a year with no results. Then I tried Doxycycline for 9 months and felt a tiny improvement.
Not only...
- Regarding Lyme's Disease 4th February 2007
... headache, muscle aches and pain. Treatment is most often Doxycycline .
Bartonella also known as cat-scratch fever is ... pain, and cognitive problems. Treatment is usually Doxycycline , Minocycline, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, or Ciprofloxaci...
- Is it normal......... 31st January 2007
... put on effective treatment (at first it was 400mg Doxycycline until I had a drug reaction to it, and currently Cefzil...
... put on effective treatment (at first it was 400mg Doxycycline until I had a drug reaction to it, and currently Cefzil...
- Babesiosis 23rd January 2007
... I was totally exhausted. The Dr. then put me on doxycycline 100 milligrams twice a day for the "past" babesiosis ... she would treat me anyway. I have been taking the doxycycline for 2 weeks today and I feel a little better, but ... infection, then I wonder why she agreed to put me on doxycycline , and I wonder if 100 milligrams twice a day is enough ... looking for something else. Also my Dr. gave me the doxycycline for a 1 month script with a refill for an additional ... the additional month over the phone, she just said doxycycline for 1 month. I want to switch PCP's but I'm afraid...
... and pains.
I would suggest definitely taking the doxycycline as prescribed. Refill at end of month and continue...
... You need a new doctor!
Doxycycline is not the treatment for Babesia and 200mg a day is...
- Adverse reaction to an antibiotic 21st January 2007
... I had a strange reaction when I had been taking Doxycycline 400 mg for nearly 2 months. Got a strange rash over...
- Desperate 19th January 2007
... through menapause)
I started p.o. abx in May 2006 - doxycycline , amoxicillin and flagyl.
I have been on an IV abx...
- Frustrated & not sure what to do next 18th January 2007
... time, I was admitted to the hospital and treated with Doxycycline and rocephin iv antibiotics for 7 days and then on...
- Advice on Doxy abx 11th January 2007
... it gets worse during that time.
Now he's on the Doxycycline his symptons have decreased a lot and he seems to...
