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I'm having dull pain in my knees and my elbows. was advised by dr. i tested borderline for lyme's disease. will the doxycycline100 take the pain away?
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Maybe: Doxycycline is an antibiotic that will treat the disease and that will ease the pain. You might find that taking over the counter ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen if you can tolerate them may help with the pain. Also applying heat to the joints or using creams may give some relief.
Answered 1/17/2021
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