Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 18, 2018, at 10:58:49
In reply to Re: To Ed_Uk - I see, posted by Jeroen on March 18, 2018, at 9:05:24
Hi J,
>if the doctor decides to prescribe it, in case my second test is positive.
If your test was positive, I think they would probably still do more investigations before prescribing antibiotics. If you had typical physical symptoms of Lyme disease, they would start antibiotics straight away, but you don't. As a result, you might be referred to a specialist if you have a repeat positive test.
>i am resistant to this anti biotic now, will i be resistant to doxycycline at the start
With an infection, it's not about you being resistant, it's about the specific bacteria you want to kill... and whether or not they are resistant. It's not like a psychiatric med where you might say *you* were resistant to the drug. The antibiotic isn't really for you, it's for the bacteria! If that makes sense :)
Borrelia are not normally resistant to doxycycline, but a long course can sometimes be needed. I don't think you should worry about resistance.
>I might get a Herxheimer reaction like hallucinations, extreme paranoia...
Minocycline sometimes causes a strange dizzy feeling which can make people panic. Doxycycline does not cause dizziness. Most people can take doxycycline without a problem so long as they take it with meals.
A Herxheimer reaction is caused by endotoxins being released into the blood when certain types of bacteria are killed. Not everyone gets one. The symptoms are:
Sudden fever
Chills with shacking
Strong flu-like symptoms
Flushing
Muscle painAlthough Herxheimer reactions can cause anxiety, there would be physical symptoms as well.
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If you do get doxycycline, the main side effects of are:
Feeling sick. To prevent this, take it with a meal.
Sensitivity to getting sunburn - avoid bright sunlight and sunbeds.
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