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Posted 10/30/2015 2:55 PM (GMT -5)
So a week ago my LLMD switched me from tetracyline, rifampin, and tindamax to doxycyline, rifampin, and bactrim. Ever since then I have been very nauseous (not only after I take the meds, almost all the time). I've also been getting dizzy spells and cold sweats. I was told that this would get better after a week. I have been taking alka seltzer gold as well as drinking peppermint and ginger tea. Nothing helps. Last night I woke up out of a dead sleep feeling nauseous as hell and the whole room was spinning. I put a call in to my LLMD today to let him know what's going on and see if he wants to switch meds. I am terrified of taking the pills (I'm guessing it's the doxy that is hurting me the most). Is it okay to stop taking these meds cold turkey until I hear back from my LLMD? I am just afraid of going backwards on my treatment. I would hope I hear from him later tonight but I feel I won't hear back until Monday.
Posted 10/30/2015 3:12 PM (GMT -5)
Taking a few days off isn't going to set you back. Right now the fear of taking the abx's is creating stress which is harmful.

If you don't hear back from your doctor start back on the abx every other day and see if you can build up to where you tolerate them.
Posted 10/30/2015 3:17 PM (GMT -5)
Doxy, Rif and Bactrim is tough on the gut, but so was your first combo. Most likely the doxy. Are you taking it with food? Try taking it in the middle of the meal.

I recall many mornings vomiting about half hour after am meds, when I was on doxy/zith/Rif, and then again a few years later on mino/rif/plaq combo.
Right now I'm on Tetra/Plaq/Cipro and just got over a nauseous period a few weeks back. I always tried to plow thru it, but if you need a break take it. If you can handle just the Rif alone for a few days tht may be best, and if you improve then add in the Bactrim and finally the doxy.

good luck
Posted 10/30/2015 3:28 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the advice. I plan to take a break from abx until I hear back from my LLMD. Hopefully we can sort this out.

Also, to answer your quesiton, I always take my abx during a meal. My LLMD advised me to do so from the get go because of how harsh these meds are on the stomach. I also take a very good probiotic (50 billion).

Thanks again! It helps just to rant about this crap.
Posted 10/30/2015 9:05 PM (GMT -5)
Teejay86 there's a pretty good refrigerated probiotic my LLMD turned me onto called VSL #3. this is the superman of probiotics if you want to look into it.
Posted 10/31/2015 2:11 PM (GMT -5)
In the beginning of my treatment, I had a really difficult time with nausea from meds. I also have a lot of nausea from my infections. What helped me get through my rough start was Zofran. Sometimes, Alka Seltzer Gold helps.

I would eat half my meal, take my antibiotics and then finish eating. I also would keep my torso upright for at least 30 minutes after taking doxy. Bactrim made me nauseated too. It will get easier. Hang in there! Hopefully, your LLMD will have some suggestions.
Posted 11/1/2015 3:02 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Teejay86, Ive had a very fair share of BAD nausea with treating and knock on wood but I rarely see it lately. I think it has to do with too much die-off and your body being OVERLY toxic. Even when I took pharmaceuticals (and I have every one in my arsenol) they would not help. The one thing that help me SO much was activated charcoal. You can get from CVS and its cheap. It binds to alot of the toxins in the body. It has to be spaced far away from meds and cant eat like 3-4 hours within taking so I recommend taking a night before bed.

Nausea is an icky feeling...hope you feel better soon~~

-Courtney
Posted 11/1/2015 9:27 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Teejay,

I feel you should do what you feel is best for you. However, I would listen to your body as your body is telling you so much about your gut and the effect antibiotics are having.

So many members here have destroyed their gut from long-term antibiotics (even taking the highest amount of probiotics) and it takes them a long time to heal their gut.

Thus I suggest reading books such as Healing Lyme by Stephen Buhner, Beating Lyme Disease by Dr. Jernigan, etc. Learn about all the different alternative protocols out there as there are so many. Herbals work just as well if not better than the chemical antibiotics without the side effects.

I always say that people should become their own advocates for their health and educating oneself is of utmost importance. There are free videos, lectures, articles, etc.

Just my thoughts,
Denise
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