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.
Ending Treatment
You have prepared yourself, made informed decisions, and actively participated in your treatment. As your treatment nears its end, you may experience many feelings, just as you did
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when you were informed of your Lyme disease diagnosis. You are not alone. There are thousands of individuals with Lyme disease in the United States.
As your last treatment is completed, you may expect that things will suddenly return to normal and you may go back to your life as you knew it before you were diagnosed with Lyme disease. You may discover, persistence or recurrence of some symptoms. Get enough exercise. Take one thing at a time.
Learn to pace yourself. If you're feeling overwhelmed, divide your list into manageable pieces.
A major concern for Lyme disease patients is that their Lyme disease will recur. As your antibiotic treatment comes to an end and the time for your final visit approaches, you may feel anxious. Be comfortable discuss remaining symptoms with your doctor. You should consult your physician if the symptoms recur.
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