Hi, I am 47 years old, and was diagnosed with Lyme Decease about 2 months ago. I believe I have had the decease for 8-10 years. I was put on antibiotics for 30 days and I am scheduled to see my doctor in 1 week. I feel so much worse now than before. I have a lot of pain in my joints, fingers, feet, wrist, elbows, back, neck and pretty much all over. I also have ringing in my ears. I read about the herx reaction. But I have been off the antibiotics for over 3 weeks. Does anyone else feel like this?
Ringing in my ears started 2 weeks into Doxy. Hasn't stopped since finishing the Doxy in Feb. Other things get better over time as the body's immune system settles down. You should expect to struggle a bit until the third or fourth month when you will start to see some improvement.
I had a spinal tap yesterday to rule out CNS Lyme. I still don't feel myself after 6 mos. having finished abx.
Thank you so much for your response. It's good to know that with time things will get better. I hppe everything goes well for you with your spinal tap, and a complete recovery from Lyme decease.