I've Lyme and just wanted to hear if anyone else has the same symptoms, I bitten at the just over 3 weeks ago. The worse thing I get extreme fatigue to the point where I feel I can't move for hours on end, and often feel like I am going in and out of consciousness, neck pain but only on a bad day, my knee is swollen and sore, the bulls eye rash is still there but faint. The extreme tiredness seems to come on about every 3 days but totally debilitating when it does happen. GP thinks this is due to my depression but it doesnt feel that way. Antibiotics (Doxycycline 200mg twice a day) are due to run out in two days and I'm wondering if I need more. Help and advice greatly appreciated.
Oh and I forgot to say I have a distended abdomen when I have eaten anything.
I did doxy for 28 days. 200 mgs 2x. After I finished the doxy I still felt bad. But, over the mos. that follow some things go better: vision, cough, dizziness. But, I remained very fatigued and just felt like a wet blanket was on me. Also, I still had noise sensitivity. My flight/fight response would kick-in everytime I heard a door slam. Only, this past weekend did that stop. I was lying on the couch and realized I didn't notice any noises. I had the windows open and nothing was bothering me. My breathing was so shallow. And the past two days I have had energy and been more like my old self. Today is four and half mos. after finishing the doxy. So what I can tell is what the my doc told me and what the CDC says on the matter....give it time. Your body has launched a major attack against the infection so even after it has been killed by the doxy it can take several mos. before the symptoms of the original infection disappear. I know this brings little comfort, but I can tell you I thought I would never feel better and the last two days have been so pleasant. Energy, relaxed, upbeat. I hope it continues to get better. Good luck.
Thank you and I hope you continue to get better too. Like you said though it could be a long job and I've not much patience!