Lyme Disease Treatments Portage MI

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

Local Businesses

Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery

(269)329-2900
6308 8Th Ave # 104
Portage, MI 49024


Gerald D Karabin

(269) 343-4679
6100 Newport Rd – Suite 100
Portage, MI 49002


William Frederick Weston

269-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


West Michigan Ear Nose-Throat

(269) 327-7200
400 Bay View Rd Ste D
Portage, MI 49024


David Charles Semler

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Semler, David C – Southwest Michigan Dermatology

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Gerald Dennis Karabin

269-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Raghuram Elluru

(269) 329-2900
N2950 State Road 67
Portage, MI 49024


David Charles Semler

269-321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Paul Wen-Shan Wang

269-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Weston, William

219-324-1790
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Plastic Surgery Of Kalamazoo P C

(269)372-3000
6308 8Th Avenue Suite 104
Portage, MI 49024


Craig Albert Mohney

616-321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Elluru Raghu G

1-269-375-2300
4855 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024


Alan Stuart Messinger

616-372-3000
7901 S 12Th St Ste 100
Portage, MI 49024


Kenneth R Dorner Facs

5030 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Elluru, Raghu G – Great Lakes Hand Surgery

(269) 329-2900
N4W22370 Bluemound Rd # 100
Portage, MI 49081


Southwest Michigan Dermatology

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Holley, Scott D – Great Lakes Hand Surgery

(269) 329-2900
N4W22370 Bluemound Rd # 100
Portage, MI 49081


Mohney, Craig A – Southwest Michigan Dermatology

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Portage, MI

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.

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.

What is the strongest antibiotic for Lyme disease?

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Ceftriaxone has excellent penetration of the blood-brain barrier and is one of the most effective drugs for Lyme disease.

What are the long term effects of Lyme disease?

These longer-lasting symptoms may include: Arthritis that begins with Lyme disease and doesn’t improve. Body aches and pains. Constant or frequent tiredness.

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.

What kind of doctor tests for Lyme disease?

Rheumatologists are doctors who are experts in diagnosing and treating diseases that can affect joints and muscles, including infections such as Lyme disease. Primary care physicians and infectious disease doctors also diagnose and treat people with Lyme disease.

Can you heal Lyme without antibiotics?

In some cases, patients prefer chronic lyme treatment without prescription antibiotics. In others, herbal and immune system options are the best options. In some cases, patients prefer chronic lyme treatment without prescription antibiotics.

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.

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 late stage Lyme disease be cured?

Without early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment, Lyme disease can cause many serious long-term health complications. But even people with late-stage Lyme disease can recover fully with the right treatment. It may take longer to get back to normal, and you may need several courses of medication.

How do you test for Lyme disease years later?

The diagnosis of late-stage Lyme disease can be very difficult, and is usually made by a specialist in infectious diseases. The diagnosis can be confirmed if the affected person has had the characteristic ‘bull’s eye’ rash and has lived or worked in areas where ticks are present, or with a blood test.

What happens if Lyme disease is not treated?

Lyme disease that goes untreated for many months or years may be harder to treat with antibiotics. Untreated cases can progress to serious, even fatal health conditions, from arthritis and nerve pain to cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or Lyme neuroborreliosis (inflammation of the brain and spine).