Lyme Disease Treatments Garden City NY

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

Local Businesses

Alan Lee Spinowitz

516-745-0606
877 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530


Daly Theodore J Faafd Fasd Pc

1-516-227-3376
877 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530


Matthew Kilgo

(516) 742-3404
999 Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530


Sheng Chen

21 Cathedral Ave
Garden City, NY 11530


Laurence Glickman Frcsc Facs

(516) 742-3404
999 Franklin Avenue Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Pc
Garden City, NY 11530


Long Island Plastic Surgical Group , P C

1-516-742-3404
999 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530


Mitchell S Meyerson

(516) 746-1227
520 Franklin Ave Ste 229
Garden City, NY 11530


Alizadeh, Kaveh – Alizadeh Kaveh

(516) 742-3404
999 Franklin Ave # 3
Garden City, NY 11530


Rachel Anne Ruotolo

(516) 742-3404
999 Franklin Ave – 3rd Floor
Garden City, NY 11530


Bruce William Brewer

516-742-3404
999 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530


Joseph Onorato

516-488-1313
54 New Hyde Park Rd
Garden City, NY 11530


Cameron Rokhsar

646-322-6248
901 Stewart Ave Ste 240
Garden City, NY 11530


Tina Funt

(516) 747-7778
229 7Th St
Garden City, NY 11530


Alan Spinowitz

(516) 745-0606
877 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530


Peter Edward O’Neill

516-739-1141
226 7Th St Ste 103
Garden City, NY 11530


Michael Bruck

(516) 488-1313
54 New Hyde Park Road
Garden City, NY 11530


Gene W Lee

(516) 742-3404
999 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530


Jeanne M Franck

(516) 741-1055
520 Franklin Ave Ste 207
Garden City, NY 11530


John Knowle Swinbume

(516) 742-3404
999 Franklin Ave # 6
Garden City, NY 11599


Carol Huang

(516) 746-1227
520 Franklin Ave Suite 229
Garden City, NY 11599


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Garden City, NY

What is the best treatment for Lyme disease?

For early Lyme disease, a short course of oral antibiotics, such as doxycycline or amoxicillin, cures the majority of cases. In more complicated cases, Lyme disease can usually be successfully treated with three to four weeks of antibiotic therapy.

Can Lyme disease spread from person to person?

There is no evidence that Lyme disease is transmitted from person-to-person. For example, a person cannot get infected from touching, kissing, or having sex with a person who has Lyme disease. Untreated Lyme disease during pregnancy can lead to infection of the placenta.

What does Stage 2 Lyme disease look like?

Symptoms of early disseminated Lyme disease (Stage 2) may occur weeks to months after the tick bite, and may include: Numbness or pain in the distribution of a nerve. Paralysis or weakness in the muscles of the face, especially a facial nerve palsy. Meningitis, characterized by severe headache, stiff neck, fever.

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.

What does the beginning of Lyme disease feel like?

Early Lyme disease may feel like the flu: fever, sore muscles, headache and fatigue. Some people may develop a highly distinctive rash, which may look like a bull’s-eye. However, many people with Lyme never knew they were bitten and never developed a rash. The CDC reports that rashes occur in 60-80% of cases.

Can you get Lyme disease twice?

Yes, you can get Lyme disease twice – or more. This is different from being newly infected by other tick-borne illnesses, such as Ehrlichia or Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, which can present with Lyme-like symptoms but are actually caused by different bacteria than the Lyme disease bacteria.

What does Lyme disease do to a person?

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection you get from the bite of an infected tick. At first, Lyme disease usually causes symptoms such as a rash, fever, headache, and fatigue. But if it is not treated early, the infection can spread to your joints, heart, and nervous system. Prompt treatment can help you recover quickly.

How many days should you take doxycycline for Lyme disease?

Doxycycline is given for 10 to 21 days, and amoxicillin and cefuroxime are given for 14 to 21 days. Antibiotics prevent worsening of the disease and may decrease the duration and severity of symptoms. (See “Musculoskeletal manifestations of Lyme disease”.)

What type of victim is usually affected by Lyme disease?

Lyme disease can affect people of any age. People who spend time outdoors in activities such as camping, hiking, golfing, or working or playing in grassy and wooded environments are at increased risk of exposure. The chances of being bitten by a deer tick are greater during times of the year when ticks are most active.

What kills Lyme disease?

People treated with antibiotics for early Lyme disease usually recover rapidly and completely. The antibiotics most commonly used to treat Lyme disease include: doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil. Some patients may have persistent or recurrent symptoms and may require another course of antibiotics.

When should you get tested for Lyme disease?

You may need a test if you have symptoms of infection and were exposed or possibly exposed to ticks that carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The first symptoms of Lyme disease usually show up between 3 and 30 days after the tick bite.

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.

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.

Is it hard to diagnose Lyme disease?

Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because early symptoms of fever, severe fatigue, and achiness are also common in many other illnesses. In addition, diagnostic blood tests are not always dependable, particularly in early disease.