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Physicians often disagree over the treatment for chronic Lyme disease. Some physicians feel the symptoms are due to persistent infection and should be treated with antibiotics. Many physicians feel the symptoms of chronic Lyme disease are immune related and should be treated only for symptoms.
Other physicians might diagnose the same presentation as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or depression. They might treat the symptoms i.e. Headaches with ibuprofen and muscle pain with an antidepressant.
Your physician wants you to feel completely comfortable with any treatment plan especially if this involves prolonged or repeated courses of antibiotics. You may want a second opinion to confirm the recommendations of your doctor. Don’t
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feel like you have to justify your reasons for consulting another physician.
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.
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