I started taking doxycycline 7 days ago and 2 days ago developed painful hand tingling and numbness. I quit taking the antibiotic but the pain hasn't stopped. My doctor and pharmacist have never heard of this. Has anyone experienced this and if so how long did it continue?
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Looks like you posted this a long time ago.... But seems this same thing has happened to me.. Doctor says it not the doxycycline, but seems like it to me. How long did it take for it to get out of your system and numbness to go away. I have it in my fingers and feet.... I've been on it for 4 weeks now for sinus infection.
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I got numbness in left fingers and left foot when I started doxycycline. I am not sure if because of the docycycline or because it was killing my lyme disease. Did your numbness ever go away?
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I was on Doxcycline for just a few days and within a short time my symptoms progressed. I started with gait dysfunction and then numbness in hands and tingling of fingers..The pain in my lower extremities was unbearable.The muscle fatigue was like nothing I have ever experienced..I could not walk a flight of stairs nor put toothpaste on a toothbrush.. It has been over a month and just starting to recover; but slow.I have done extensive research and many have similar problems..I am currently going to PT for balance issues...
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Yes! That is happening with both my daughter & I (on Doxy for Lyme disease)
It did not happen till I was out in the sun, and when I came in and washed my hands, it feels like I have shoved them through crystallized snow/ice shards.
It did not happen till I was out in the sun, and when I came in and washed my hands, it feels like I have shoved them through crystallized snow/ice shards.
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This is my experience as well. My first indication was sitting under an umbrella in the sun wearing Water Babies sunscreen. I had been taking Dox for 5.5 days at that point and felt like my skin was literally burning. I thought it was the south Florida heat in July. The next day the tingling/numbness in my arms started. My hands and feet cannot take temperature changes. If I start to get warmer than room temperature, my hands and feet 'burn'. Washing my hands in cold water is painful too. My toenails feel like they will come off with the burning on my feet as well. I'm waiting for the Dox to get out of my system now. I've stopped taking it.
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I just was out in sun and now have exactly that where water makes my hands tingle worse. Did it ever go away? I started doxy for a bulls eye rash after a bug bite
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Doxycycline is an antibiotic commonly used to treat various infections, including Lyme disease (which can cause a bulls-eye rash). Some individuals may experience sensitivity to the sun while taking doxycycline, resulting in a skin reaction known as photosensitivity. This reaction can cause the skin to become more sensitive to sunlight, leading to symptoms such as tingling, itching, redness, or a rash when exposed to the sun.
To protect your skin from further sun exposure while on medication, consider taking these precautions:
Avoid direct sunlight: Stay out of the sun during peak hours (usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
Wear protective clothing: Cover your skin with long-sleeved shirts, pants, and wide-brimmed hats.
Use sunscreen: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to exposed areas of skin, and reapply every two hours or more frequently if swimming or sweating.
Seek shade: When outdoors, find shaded areas to reduce direct sun exposure.
Use sun-protective accessories: Consider using sunglasses with UV protection to shield your eyes from the sun's rays.
Cool compresses: If you develop a rash or experience discomfort, apply cool compresses to the affected areas to soothe the skin.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, especially if you are spending time outdoors in the heat.
Moisturize: Apply a gentle, hypoallergenic moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and help reduce irritation.
Remember, if you experience severe symptoms or the rash worsens, seek medical attention promptly.
To protect your skin from further sun exposure while on medication, consider taking these precautions:
Avoid direct sunlight: Stay out of the sun during peak hours (usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
Wear protective clothing: Cover your skin with long-sleeved shirts, pants, and wide-brimmed hats.
Use sunscreen: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to exposed areas of skin, and reapply every two hours or more frequently if swimming or sweating.
Seek shade: When outdoors, find shaded areas to reduce direct sun exposure.
Use sun-protective accessories: Consider using sunglasses with UV protection to shield your eyes from the sun's rays.
Cool compresses: If you develop a rash or experience discomfort, apply cool compresses to the affected areas to soothe the skin.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, especially if you are spending time outdoors in the heat.
Moisturize: Apply a gentle, hypoallergenic moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and help reduce irritation.
Remember, if you experience severe symptoms or the rash worsens, seek medical attention promptly.
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