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Rider3

(919 posts)

5. feeling like you have the flu

Reply to REP (Original post)

Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:24 PM

Jan 2013

I got Lyme in October 2005. It sucked! I felt like I had the flu; my hair hurt. Fever (100-101). Just felt like I didn't want to move. Got treated when the symptoms came and was put on Doxycycline (I think) 3x/day for 3 weeks. Did the trick! Now, however, when I get bitten by a tick, I take a dose of Doxy and hope I don't get the symptoms. It's been working. I hope you stay well!

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Black-legged tick on me for 3 days (seeing a doctor tomorrow) [View all] REP Jan 2013 OP

Be careful OccupyManny Jan 2013 #1

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I have had Lyme since '95 sunwyn Jan 2013 #3

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feeling like you have the flu Rider3 Jan 2013 #5

If it left anything behind, it's suspicious for Lyme Warpy Jan 2013 #6

Update: doxycycline for 10 days and Cormax ointment REP Jan 2013 #7

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