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How Can Chronic Lyme Disease Be Treated?

Hi. I have been diagnosed with chronic lyme disease for over a year now and I am working part time. I am reallyy struggling to keep working as I have 3 rotas to manage and I feel like I need a break. Do you think would a few weeks off sick would help my recovery due to less stress? Thank you.
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria .
Lyme disease is best treated in the early stages.
-Early treatment is a simple 14 to 21 day course of oral antibiotics to eliminate all traces of infection. Medications used to treat Lyme disease include:
doxycycline for 14 days per os
-Persistent or chronic Lyme disease is treated with intravenous antibiotics for a period of 14 to 21 days. Though this treatment eliminates the infection, your symptoms improve more slowly.
-Be vigilant. Check your children, pets, and yourself for ticks. Don’t assume you can’t be infected again; people can get Lyme disease more than once.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can Chronic Lyme Disease Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria . Lyme disease is best treated in the early stages. -Early treatment is a simple 14 to 21 day course of oral antibiotics to eliminate all traces of infection. Medications used to treat Lyme disease include: doxycycline for 14 days per os -Persistent or chronic Lyme disease is treated with intravenous antibiotics for a period of 14 to 21 days. Though this treatment eliminates the infection, your symptoms improve more slowly. -Be vigilant. Check your children, pets, and yourself for ticks. Don’t assume you can’t be infected again; people can get Lyme disease more than once. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!