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   Can antibiotics treat Lyme disease?

   • The mainstay of treatment is with oral (pill) antibiotics, but intravenous antibiotics are sometimes indicated for more difficult to treat cases of neurologic-Lyme disease, such as meningitis, and cases of late Lyme arthritis. Why are antibiotics the first line of treatment for Lyme disease?

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   What if I still have Lyme disease after antibiotic treatment?

   • If you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease but still experience symptoms after completing antibiotic treatment, talk to your healthcare provider. Additional treatment may be required. Lyme disease is not fatal, and most people make a complete recovery after antibiotic treatment.

   Is Lyme Disease Curable: Treatment, Prognosis, Complications

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   How long does Lyme disease treatment last?

   • Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. In most cases, recovery will be quicker and more complete the sooner treatment begins. The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on your symptoms.

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   The mainstay of treatment is with oral (pill) antibiotics, but intravenous antibiotics are sometimes indicated for more difficult to treat cases of neurologic-Lyme disease, such as meningitis, and cases of late Lyme arthritis.

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   Mar 28, 2023 · Lyme disease is not fatal, and most people make a complete recovery after antibiotic treatment. The best outcomes follow an early diagnosis, but those who develop stage 2 or stage 3 Lyme disease will usually still be cured either by more aggressive antibiotics or with the passage of time.

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   May 15, 2024 · People treated with appropriate antibiotics in the early stages of Lyme disease usually recover rapidly and completely. The antibiotics most commonly used to treat Lyme disease include doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on your symptoms. It's important to take all pills as directed even if you're feeling better.

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   Sep 13, 2022 · There is no universally effective treatment for Lyme disease. Prescribed medication will vary from person to person and should be monitored by a medical provider. This resource is designed to educate patients and caretakers about the antibiotics commonly used to treat Lyme.

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   Within 24 hours of beginning antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease at any stage you may experience a variety of symptoms including fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, headache, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, hyperventilation, flushing, and muscle aches and pain.

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   Dec 6, 2022 · Prescription antibiotics can cure Lyme disease. Receiving treatment in the early stages is key to avoiding long-term damage to the joints and nervous system.