Lyme Disease Treatments Los Alamitos CA

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

Local Businesses

Myron Bloom

(562) 596-4645
Suite 212 3801 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Michael P Tabibian

(562) 799-3330
3801 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Myron J Bloom

(562) 596-4645
3801 Katella Ave – Suite 212
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Douglas A Smith

562-436-6787
Po Box 5250
Los Alamitos, CA 90721


Aesthetic Laser & Sinus

(562) 799-4118
39350 Civic Center Dr Ste 125
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Cole Marie Fulwider

562-430-4294
3772 Katella Ave Ste 206
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Parham Tabibian

818-706-3744
3801 Katella Ave Ste 101
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Ocean Plastic Surgery Center

1-562-594-5996
10921 Cherry Street Suite 200
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Linda Swanson

27400 Hesperian Boulevard
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Swanson Linda L

(310) 517-0931
20055 Lake Chabot Road Suite 240
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

562- 598-8593
3801 Katella Ave – Ste 101
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Farbod Esmailian

(562) 430-7373
1260 A St Ste 100
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Jay Shirlene

562- 430-4294
3772 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Coastal Dermatology Plastic Surgery

(562) 598-8593
3801 Katella Ave, Ste 101
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Clark Lani E

562- 430-4294
3772 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Clark, Lani E – Patient Preferred Dermatology

(562) 430-4294
3772 Katella Ave, #206
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Lani Elizabeth Clark

562-430-4294
3772 Katella Ave Ste 206
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


William Aiello

(562) 594-5996
10921 Cherry St Ste 200
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Alamitos Dermatological Medical Clinic

714- 523-9493
3801 Katella Ave – Ste 101
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Luxenberg Matthew B

1-562-598-8593
3801 Katella Avenue Suite 101
Los Alamitos, CA 90720


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Los Alamitos, CA

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 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.

What does Lyme disease do to your brain?

Neurological complications most often occur in early disseminated Lyme disease, with numbness, pain, weakness, facial palsy/droop (paralysis of the facial muscles), visual disturbances, and meningitis symptoms such as fever, stiff neck, and severe headache.

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 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.

Why can’t doctors treat Lyme disease?

Because there are no definitive tests or treatments for this condition, patients who have symptoms can be dismissed by the medical establishment. Many are denied medications such as antibiotics they believe can control the chronic infections they suspect they have.

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.

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.

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 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.