Early detection of Lyme disease

Early detection

Lyme disease can usually be successfully treated when found early, often with 4 weeks of antibiotics.Learning about the differing rash presentations and early symptoms are two very important steps to take in protecting your health.

Chronic Lyme disease is becoming the most common form of Lyme disease in the United States, and every individual is at risk. At the present time, there is no certain way to prevent recurrent Lyme disease and the exact cause of recurrent Lyme disease is not known. Individuals can learn more about Lyme disease and seek medical treatment for any persistent symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, poor memory and concentration, lightheadedness, and joint pain.

Symptomatic treatment
Despite the many advances in Lyme disease and treatment in the last two decades, often individuals will not remain sick after 3 to 4 weeks of antibiotic treatment. These individuals are offered the choice of symptomatic treatment or repeated and prolonged antibiotics or treatment for coinfections. If your Lyme disease has advanced or you only have temporary benefits from antibiotics, you may be treated symptomatically.
Symptomatic treatment focuses on providing physical and emotional support to patients with chronic symptoms. The goal of symptomatic treatment is to help you live as comfortable as possible.