Lyme Disease Treatments Lakewood WA

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

Local Businesses

Mark Zilmer

(253) 582-8486
9315 Gravelly Lake Suite #103
Lakewood, WA 98499


Myles Ellis Goldflies

253-582-8486
9315 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw # 103
Lakewood, WA 98499


David Alexander Ekland Facs

253-582-8486
6103 Mount Tacoma Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499


Myles Goldflies

(253) 304-3548
15 Blossom Ln Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499


David Ekland

(253) 582-8486
9315 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw Suite #103
Lakewood, WA 98499


The Avalon Clinic For Cosmetic Surgery

(253)582-8486
4902 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499


Dr.David Ekland

253-582-8486
6103 Mount Tacoma Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499


Stephen Douglas Clift

253-582-8486
7519 100Th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498


Todd Willcox

(253) 985-6630
824 S 28Th St
Lakewood, WA 98499


Alisa Gertrude Rekow

253-582-8466
6103 Mount Tacoma Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499


Avalon Clinic For Cosmetic

(253) 582-8486
6103 Mount Tacoma Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499


Robert Kenevan

(253) 582-8486
9315 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw #103
Lakewood, WA 98499


John Henry Mcgowen

5900 100Th St Sw Ste 32
Lakewood, WA 98499


David A Ekland

253-582-8486
9315 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw # 103
Lakewood, WA 98499


Chow, Robert

425-228-4520
13512 Ambaum Blvd Sw Suite 100
Lakewood, WA 98499


Avalon Clinic For Cosmetic

(253) 582-8486
7247 S Pine St
Lakewood, WA 98498


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Lakewood, WA

Can Lyme disease be completely cured?

Although most cases of Lyme disease can be cured with a 2- to 4-week course of oral antibiotics, patients can sometimes have symptoms of pain, fatigue, or difficulty thinking that last for more than 6 months after they finish treatment. This condition is called ”Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome” (PTLDS).

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):

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 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.

What is the latest treatment for Lyme disease?

Researchers found that a neglected antibiotic called hygromycin A selectively kills the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.

How long does it take to recover from Lyme disease?

Lyme disease treatment with antibiotics is successful most of the time, but the disease lingers sometimes. People with early stage Lyme disease may recover in a few weeks with treatment, but recovery time may be as long as six months for late stage Lyme disease.

What does Lyme disease do to your organs?

Lyme disease can affect the heart. This can lead to an irregular heart rhythm, which can cause dizziness or heart palpitations. It can also spread to the nervous system, causing facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy) or meningitis. The last stage of Lyme disease happens if the early stages weren’t found or treated.

What does Lyme arthritis feel like?

The joint may feel warm to the touch or cause pain during movement. Joint swelling can come and go or move between joints, and it may be difficult to detect in the shoulder, hip, or jaw. Lyme arthritis typically develops within one to a few months after infection.

Where does Lyme disease come from?

Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria. Ticks that can carry borrelia bacteria live throughout most of the United States. But Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

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.