Lyme Disease Treatments Vancouver WA

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

Local Businesses

Michael Lee Workman

360-896-6000
1405 Se 164Th Ave Ste 100
Vancouver, WA 98683


Season Salon

(360) 885-2247
876 S Market Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98683


Datloff, Joel – Dermatology Associates

(360) 254-5267
505 Ne 87Th Ave # 303
Vancouver, WA 98664


Green Jr, Richard K – Interlude Cosmetic Surgery

(360) 574-7784
1946 4Th Ave E
Vancouver, WA 98660


Fred D Ott

(360) 418-6001
14406 Ne 20Th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686


Manjit Inder Singh Brar

360-695-5754
3100 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663


Mah, Theresa C Do – Vancouver Clinic

(360) 397-3540
501 Se 172Nd Ave, #150
Vancouver, WA 98684


Edgerton Bradly Phd

1-360-256-4425
1405 Southeast 164Th Avenue Suite 102
Vancouver, WA 98683


Anderson Phil L

1-360-256-4425
1405 Southeast 164Th Avenue Suite 102
Vancouver, WA 98683


Kazmierowski, John A – Allergy Asthma & Dermatology

(360) 254-6844
417 Se 164Th Ave # 300
Vancouver, WA 98684


Allen Gabriel

(360) 514-1010
1610 Bishop Rd Sw Ste 103
Vancouver, WA 98664


Basheer Badiei

(360) 834-2000
15613 Se Mill
Vancouver, WA 98684


Karen M Vigeland

(360) 254-5267
505 Ne 87Th Avenue – Bldg B Suite 303
Vancouver, WA 98664


Qian, Zheng

360-397-3540
501 Se 172Nd Ave Ste 150
Vancouver, WA 98684


Stanley Cyran

(360) 254-1240
700 Ne 87Th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98664


Susan Marie Orchard

(360) 254-5267
505 Ne 87Th Ave – Bldg B Suite 303
Vancouver, WA 98664


Cynthia Gray

(360) 892-0096
615 S.E. Chkalov Drive #14
Vancouver, WA 98683


Theresa Mah

(360) 254-1240
700 Ne 87Th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98664


Workman Michael

1-360-896-6000
1405 Se 164Th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683


Henrik Martens

360-695-1519
324 W 36Th St
Vancouver, WA 98660


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Vancouver, WA

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 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 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.

Can Lyme disease affect behavior?

In severe cases, individuals with late-stage Lyme disease may experience impaired concentration, irritability, memory and sleep disorders, and painful nerve dysfunction.

Can untreated 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.

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.

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 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.

What does a lymes rash look like?

The most common early sign of Lyme disease is a skin rash that has a “bull’s eye” appearance. It begins as a reddened area near the tick bite. As the rash increases in size, it clears in the middle and develops a red ring around the outside.

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 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.

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 diseases mimic Lyme disease?

Called the “great imitator,” Lyme disease can present a variety of symptoms that mimic a wide range of illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, insomnia, and autoimmune disorders such as RA and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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.

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.