Hi and welcome to our forum,
If you have a bulls eye rash you have Lyme.

You also have had a bite and have symptoms.

The recommended dose is 400 mg a day, taking 200 mg in a.m and the 200 mg in p.m.

You can go to ilads.org for treatment guidelines.

Early antibiotics is your best chance at stopping the Lyme bacteria from taking hold and becoming chronic.

Make sure to also take a probiotic when on the doxy. Take this preferably at bedtime at least a few hours away from any antibiotics.

We do encourage all new members to read ur "New to Lyme" start here thread at the top of the page.

Please always check for side effects and contradictions when using any abx/supplements/herbals as I am not an medical expert.

If you wish to look for a lyme literate Md you can do that at : https://www.ilads.org/patient-care/provider-search/

or start a new post "seeking an llmd in your area'

Take care and I wish you the best of healing.

Post Edited (goshawk) : 10/22/2018 6:50:38 PM (GMT-6)

CalmLittleBuddha said...
Hello, I was hoping to post a photo but I am not quite sure how to do that hopfully the image works but incase it doesn't i am going to try and explain what my bite/rash looks like as good as possible . A few days ago I had terrible aching bone pain on the tops of both of my feet. I also developed a sore throat and felt dizzy/disoriented, then I noticed a bug bite on my lower leg, it did not itch or hurt at all. The score throat and other symptoms went away but two days later a perfectly round rash appeared surrounding the bite, I have never had a rash like this before, it was about 2 inches across. It has been about 5 days and the rash is getting better but not gone. I contacted my doctor and she said she wanted me to take one dose of doxy but I don't think they will be enough to knock out any bacteria if it is Lyme. Is there any other bite that could appear like this and not be Lyme? Any advice would be appreciated thank you!
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Welcome to our community!

To post a photo you need to use another site - like PhotoBucket or tinypic.com.
You upload your photo on the site and then paste a link here in your post.
You had a bug bite with a rash and symptoms - and you need more than one doxy.

The treatment is until all symptoms are gone plus another 4-6 weeks.

It’s best you seek out a LLMD.

Bring your photo to the appt.

Thank you all for your help! Hopefully If you copy and paste this link it will work.
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKxJbC5JFDuYCIh4l5k2TGxc#.W89Qluv3aK1
I have been reading up on different Lyme protocols, would doing one of those help or would I need to take a course of antibiotics along with that? I went to an Immdiate care and they blew me off saying that it was just a bug bite and not Lyme and my primary doctor said she will only treat me with a longer course of antibiotics if my blood test comes back positive in 3 weeks. I am going to try and find a Doctor who knows more about Lyme but I am not working right now and would not be able to pay out of pocket for treatment. I am almost scared to ask but If left untreated what can happen and how long do I have to treat it before more symptoms acure? Just know o noticed that two of my fingers one on each hand are swollen right at the joint, I've never had this happen before, could this be a symptom of Lyme already? Thank you again for the Information.

Post Edited (CalmLittleBuddha) : 10/23/2018 2:11:02 PM (GMT-6)