Lyme Disease Treatments Fairfield CT

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

Local Businesses

Bilinski, Douglas L – Bilinski Douglas L

(203) 259-3755
1300 Post Rd # 207
Fairfield, CT 06824


Ivan S Cohen

(203) 259-7709
1305 Post Road – Suite 310
Fairfield, CT 06824


Jeffrey Steven Rosenthal

203-335-3223
75 Kings Highway Cutoff
Fairfield, CT 06824


Lawrence Blum

(203) 255-2681
1700 Post Rd – # B7
Fairfield, CT 06824


Rosenthal, Jeffrey S – Rosenthal Jeffrey S

(203) 337-2600
75 Kings Highway Cutoff # 2
Fairfield, CT 06824


Ivan Cohen

(203) 259-7709
1305 Post Rd – # 310
Fairfield, CT 06824


Harvey Jay Bluestein

(203) 254-8557
325 Reef Rd # 105
Fairfield, CT 06824


Sofer, Alfred – Alfred Sofer

(203) 336-9862
2238 Black Rock Tpke
Fairfield, CT 06824


Victoria Lynn Gross

1305 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824


Melvin Coolidge

(203) 255-3509
79 S Benson Rd # 1
Fairfield, CT 06824


Bilinski Douglas L

(203) 259-3755
1300 Post Rd Ste 207
Fairfield, CT 06824


Bluestein, Harvey J – Bluestein Harvey J

(203) 254-8557
325 Reef Rd # 105
Fairfield, CT 06824


Bluestein Harvey J

(203) 254-8557
325 Reef Rd Ste 105
Fairfield, CT 06824


Ivan Cohen

203-259-7709
1305 Post Rd Ste 310
Fairfield, CT 06824


Alfred Sofer

2238 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825


Bilinski Douglas L

(203) 259-3755
1300 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824


Samuelson, Nancy – Rosenthal Cosmetic Surgery Ctr

(203) 335-3223
75 Kings Hwy
Fairfield, CT 06824


Armington, Margaret – Orthopaedic Specialty Group

(203) 337-2600
75 Kings Hwy Cutoff # 2
Fairfield, CT 06824


Connecticut Ear Nose Throat

(203) 259-4700
1305 Post Rd Ste 302
Fairfield, CT 06824


Rosenthal, Jeffrey S – Rosenthal Cosmetic Surgery Ctr

(203) 335-3223
75 Kings Hwy
Fairfield, CT 06824


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Fairfield, CT

What is an interesting fact about Lyme disease?

Lyme disease has been found on every continent but Antarctica. Typically Lyme disease is transmitted through a bite from an infected tick. These ticks, often the size of a poppy seed, can leave an undetectable bite. Fewer than 50% of people infected get the bull’s eye rash.

What diseases mimic Lyme disease?

Called the “great imitator,” Lyme disease can present a variety of symptoms that mimic a wide range of illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, insomnia, and autoimmune disorders such as RA and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

What happens if you test positive for Lyme disease?

Your provider will prescribe antibiotic medicine if you are likely to have Lyme disease. Most people who are treated with antibiotics in the early stage of disease will recover completely. Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.

Does Lyme disease lower life expectancy?

Lyme arthritis is treated with a longer course of oral antibiotics but sometimes requires IV antibiotics. It is extremely unlikely for anyone to die from Lyme disease.

Does Lyme disease show up on MRI?

In addition, Lyme disease occasionally produces other abnormalities that are similar to those seen in MS, including positive findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brain and analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

What are the symptoms of Lyme disease years later?

pain and swelling in the joints. nerve problems – such as numbness or pain in your limbs. memory problems. difficulty concentrating. heart problems.

Does Lyme disease cause permanent damage?

Most people with Lyme disease respond well to antibiotics and fully recover. Varying degrees of permanent nervous system damage may develop in people who do not receive treatment in the early stages of illness and who develop late-stage Lyme disease.

How do you know if you have chronic Lyme disease?

Chronic Lyme disease is an ongoing Borrelia burgdorferi infection that can involve any body system or tissue. The infection produces a wide range of symptoms and signs, which can be debilitating for some patients. Common symptoms include severe fatigue, migratory musculoskeletal pain, headaches, and impaired memory.

What are the 3 stages of Lyme disease?

Like syphilis, Lyme is classified into 3 stages: localized, disseminated and persistent. The first two stages are part of early infection and the third stage is part of persistent or chronic disease. Stage 3 usually occurs within 12 months of the infection.

How does your body feel when you have Lyme disease?

Untreated Lyme disease can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the stage of infection. These include fever, rash, facial paralysis, and arthritis. The appearance of the erythema migrans rash can vary widely. Erythema migrans (EM) rash (see photos):