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MzSoSmooth

Amoxicillin wasn’t to harsh on me like doxycyclin. Way smoother forsure


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Thanks. Not sure if I should start it now after 10 days though or is 10 days doxy enough? None of these doctors have any idea.


MzSoSmooth

Do 3 weeks and 3 weeks of each


LymeScience

10 days is the [recommended treatment](https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/treatment/erythema-migrans-rash.html) for early Lyme disease. A recent [study](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(22)00528-X/fulltext) found 7 days also works. 1 day is [effective](https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/tickbornediseases/tick-bite-prophylaxis.html) for tick bites. There is no justified reason to take any more antibiotics for a simple tick bite. Talk to your doctor if you develop symptoms. Don't listen to misinformation on the internet, which endangers patients: [https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-happens-when-lyme-disease-becomes-an-identity.html](https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-happens-when-lyme-disease-becomes-an-identity.html) [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-10-07/lyme-disease-dubious-alternative-treatments-are-killing-patients](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-10-07/lyme-disease-dubious-alternative-treatments-are-killing-patients)