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I have just been diagnosed with rocky mountain spotted fever. i have had mild symptoms for months. i was started on doxy antibiotic yesterday, but am worried that i might be too late and am going to get much worse. i have joint pain, abdominal pain, chest
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Correct medicine: however, symptoms may require anti-inflammatory medication. If your abdominal pain is severe: please proceed to your local ER.
Answered 9/3/2015
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Not too late: You had symptoms for a few months, give the antibiotics a few days to start working. Keep contact with your doctor. i hope you feel better soon!
Answered 9/3/2015
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