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i was prescribed doxycycline when i had symptoms of lyme which i've had twice in the last seven years. i immediatly had a blood test which was negative. i no longer have any symptoms however i've read that a negative test taken so soon after the first symptoms can be false. my question is can i continue the antibiotics just to be on the safe side? thanks
I have exactly the same symptoms twice in seven years. I was taking doxycycline for two months and then in an herbal medicine. I also keep having Ayurveda massage, taking Omega 3-6-9 and glucosamine/chondroitin which help me a lot because my main symptom is swelling knees. So far so good.
The tests are not all that accurate, and must be read in light of your symptoms and history. You should ask your MD about taking (more) doxycycline -- and tell him/her whether you stopped taking it before finishing the whole course as prescribed. Best wishes --
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