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Scared to take antibiotics for this long… suspected Lyme disease

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Yesssi · 24/06/2025 11:08

I’ve been given a three week course of doxycycline for suspected Lyme disease. I feel ok but I had it after being bitten in a very heavy Lyme disease area. I’m dreading taking them as apparently it can affect gut health and I’m feeling sorry for myself taking it even though it’s not 100% certain I have the disease (though likely).

Just wondered if anyone had taken them or had any advice or reassurance!

OP posts:
Fanxjanx · 24/06/2025 11:12

You must always finish a course of antibiotics.

Yesssi · 24/06/2025 11:12

@rubyslippers been advised to take it as the area we were in is common for Lyme disease

I rarely take antibiotics and I’m panicking a bit

OP posts:
rubyslippers · 24/06/2025 11:10

If you’ve been recommended this a course of treatment by a GP then I’d take it
If you’re worried about gut health then take a probiotic

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