Lyme Disease Treatments Menlo Park CA

Find top doctors who perform Lyme Disease Treatments in Menlo Park, CA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Menlo Park, CA.

Local Businesses

Mary Sheu

(650) 498-6500
1300 Crane Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025


S Honor Fullerton

650-325-1511
888 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Pearlman, Dale

(650) 325-0505
1220 University Dr, Ste 203
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Mary Y Sheu

650-498-6725
1300 Crane St
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Family Dermatology

(650) 325-0505
1220 University Dr, #203
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Hoffman, Thomas

540-265-1600
888 Oak Grove Ave Ste 8
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Menlo Dermatology Medical Group Laser Center Incorporated

(650) 325-1511
888 Oak Grove Ave, Ste 8
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Dale Lawrence Pearlman

(650) 325-0505
1220 University Dr – Suite #203
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Recia Kott-Blumenkranz

(650) 323-0276
1225 Crane Street – Ste 102
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Jacob Asher

650-743-4348
325 Linfield Pl
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Recia Kott Blumenkranz

650-323-0276
1225 Crane St Ste 102
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Radiant Skincare Clinic

(650) 838-9800
1142 Crane St, Ste 2
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Thomas Edward Hoffman

415-325-1511
888 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Edward George Butler

650-498-6745
1300 Crane St
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Melinda Ann Longaker

650-323-0276
1225 Crane St Ste 102
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Mittelman, Harry – Facial Plastic Surgery Ctr

(650) 854-2000
2200 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Stone, Honor

650-325-1511
888 Oak Grove Ave Ste 8
Menlo Park, CA 94025


S Fullerton

650-617-1072
888 Oak Grove Ave Ste 8
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Fullerton, Honor – Menlo Dermatology Medical Grp

(650) 325-1511
888 Oak Grove Ave Ste 8
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Dale Lawrence Pearlman

650-325-0505
1220 University Dr Ste 203
Menlo Park, CA 94025


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Menlo Park, CA

How do you test for Lyme disease?

A doctor will test your blood for antibodies that are trying to fight the bacteria in your blood. One of these tests is called the ELISA test, and you’ll often have a second test called the Western blot test to confirm you have Lyme disease. To treat Lyme disease, you may need to take antibiotics for up to a month.

Does Lyme arthritis ever go away?

About 60% of people who are infected with Lyme develop arthritis unless they receive antibiotics. In most, Lyme arthritis resolves after 30 days of treatment with an oral antibiotic, such as doxycycline or amoxicillin.

What are the symptoms of a Lyme disease flare up?

an increase in fatigue. problems with memory and concentration, sometimes referred to as ‘brain fog’ extreme sensitivity to bright lights, heat, cold, and noise. muscle stiffness. mood changes (including irritability) poor quality sleep. dizziness.

What is the death rate for Lyme disease?

Lyme disease was listed as an underlying or multiple cause of death on 114 death records during 1999–2003. Upon review, only 1 record was consistent with clinical manifestations of Lyme disease. This analysis indicates that Lyme disease is rare as a cause of death in the United States.

What does Lyme disease do if left untreated?

If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks. Laboratory testing is helpful if used correctly and performed with validated methods.

Can Lyme disease go away on its own without treatment?

Can Lyme Disease Go Away on Its Own? It is possible a person with Lyme disease can clear the infection on their own, but it’s better to be treated because complications that can arise are very serious. For most people, the disease and its symptoms do not resolve without treatment.

What are 4 late symptoms of Lyme disease?

Symptoms of late stage Lyme disease Facial palsy, also known as Bell’s palsy – paralysis of one side of the face. Arthritis or joint pain and swelling, especially of large joints (such as the knee) Intermittent tendon, muscle, joint, nerve, or bone pain. Heart palpitations or arrhythmia.

Can Lyme cause death?

If it lands in the heart, it can cause disturbances in cardiac conduction — arrhythmias or even complete heart block; cardiac Lyme disease can lead to death if not detected and treated early.

Can you recover from Lyme disease on your own?

It’s certainly possible for people to get Lyme disease and to clear the infection on their own, without treatment, said Dr. Kuritzkes. “But it’s better to be treated because some of the complications—like arthritis and myocarditis and damage to the central nervous system—can be very serious,” Dr. Kuritzkes said.

Is Lyme disease a lifetime disease?

If treated, Lyme disease does not last for years. However, for some people, the after-effects of the disease can linger for months and sometimes even years.

How soon do you need antibiotics after a tick bite?

Prophylaxis can be started within 72 hours of tick removal. The patient has no contraindication to doxycycline.

Is there a vaccine for Lyme disease?

A vaccine for Lyme disease is not currently available. The only vaccine previously marketed in the United States, LYMERix®, was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2002, citing insufficient consumer demand. Protection provided by this vaccine decreases over time.

Can Lyme trigger an autoimmune disease?

Indeed, there is growing evidence that Lyme disease and other bacterial infections can trigger autoimmune diseases, especially in patients who are genetically predisposed to them.

Is Lyme disease serious if caught early?

If diagnosed in the early stages, Lyme disease can be cured with antibiotics. Without treatment, complications involving the joints, heart, and nervous system can occur. But these symptoms are still treatable and curable.