Lyme Disease Treatments Salt Lake City UT

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

Local Businesses

Glen Bowen

(801) 581-2955
30 N 1900 E Rm 4B
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


David Naylor Clayton Facs

801-424-9211
2060 Keller Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84109


Shirodhara Day Spa

(801) 943-3840
414 N Camden Dr Ste 800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121


Cottonwood Eye & Laser Clinic

(801)268-6600
201 S Lasky Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Johnson, Justin – Johnson Justin

(801) 424-3223
416 N Bedford Dr Ste 406
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Dennis Russell

(801) 535-8122
333 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84101


Mark Dayton Herron

100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113


John G Erickson

818-981-8510
30 N 1900 E Som 2A152,
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


Chen, June S – Chen June S

(801) 943-0401
416 N Bedford Dr Ste 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Pledger Charles V Plastic Surgeon

1-801-272-8282
Salt Lake City Ut, 84117
Salt Lake City, UT 84117


Payam Tristani Firouzi

(801) 581-7837
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


Edward Glen Southwick

801-966-1403
3465 Pioneer Pkwy Ste 1
Salt Lake City, UT 84120


June Chen

(801) 943-0401
7240 South Highland Drive Suite 175
Salt Lake City, UT 84121


Tena Maria Rallis

801-591-7837
Univ Of Utah Medical Cente
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


Lane Smith

468 N Camden Dr # 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Lane Fielding Smith

801-268-2650
279 E 5900 S Ste 201
Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Anderson, Richard L – Center For Facial Appearances

(801) 363-3355
9301 Wilshire Blvd Ste 401
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Bennett, John R – Bennett John R

(801) 328-2522
436 N. Bedford Drive Suite 301-302
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Dr.Don Reese

(801) 272-3030
Suite 200, 1377 East 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84124


Christopher Mackay Hull

6095 South 300 East South
Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Salt Lake City, UT

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.

What are the symptoms of a Lyme disease flare up?

an increase in fatigue. problems with memory and concentration, sometimes referred to as ‘brain fog’ extreme sensitivity to bright lights, heat, cold, and noise. muscle stiffness. mood changes (including irritability) poor quality sleep. dizziness.

Can doxycycline cure late stage Lyme disease?

Although early-stage LD can be successfully treated with doxycycline or amoxicillin, late-stage LD with arthritis and neurological symptoms can be refractory to antibiotic treatment.

Does Lyme disease destroy your immune system?

Lyme disease weakens the immune system, making it unable to produce antibodies. There isn’t a way to make your body produce more or better antibodies. However, you can get healthy antibodies from donors.

What are 4 late symptoms of Lyme disease?

Symptoms of late stage Lyme disease Facial palsy, also known as Bell’s palsy – paralysis of one side of the face. Arthritis or joint pain and swelling, especially of large joints (such as the knee) Intermittent tendon, muscle, joint, nerve, or bone pain. Heart palpitations or arrhythmia.

What does long term Lyme disease look like?

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 part of the body is most affected by Lyme disease?

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.

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).

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.

Can you get rid of Lyme disease?

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 lasts for more than 6 months after they finish treatment. This condition is called Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS).

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.

What is the first and most obvious symptom of Lyme disease?

The first and most obvious symptom of Lyme disease is a localized rash that begins as a pink or red circle that expands over time and may become several inches or larger. It may appear from 3 to 30 days after the bite occurred. Some people may have a single circle, while others may have many.

What are the 3 stages of Lyme disease?

Stage 1 is called early localized Lyme disease. The bacteria have not yet spread throughout the body. Stage 2 is called early disseminated Lyme disease. The bacteria have begun to spread throughout the body. Stage 3 is called late disseminated Lyme disease.

Should I be worried if I have Lyme disease?

Untreated, Lyme disease can spread through the body, affecting the heart, joints and nervous system. As a bacterial infection, Lyme disease is frequently treated with antibiotic medication such as doxycycline or amoxicillin.