Lyme Disease Chronic

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Most cases are successfully treated with oral antibiotics. It is those who suffer with persistent and devastating effects despite the antibiotic treatment are called Chronic Lyme disease. The symptoms are similar to that of Lyme disease the only difference is that the patient is not cured.

Chronic Lyme disease is surrounded by controversy which leads to problems with mostly family and those who depend on health care benefits or insurance.

There is no known cure for chronic Lyme disease. Treatment and the response to treatment vary from each individual. Some patients may need a combination of medications, others may need to be on the treatment for a long period of time, some need natural therapies and find they need to stay on antibiotics for a long period of time and some patients need to be treated based on the symptoms they display.

There are those who are lucky with the treatment and experience full recovery, while the rest of the patients are left to try and experiment with medication until they are cured or partly cured.

It is found that those with chronic Lyme disease have or suffer from other tick-borne illnesses and these illnesses are said to contribute to the complexity with treatment.

It is very unfortunate that physicians are not in a position to recognize chronic Lyme disease at the onset or as a medical condition. Treatment is most often not administered and the patient is ignored which increases the patients suffering and discourages the person mentally.

There is plenty of support groups and networks both online and within the community who are very helpful for those patients suffering with chronic Lyme disease. The local hospital will give a patient detail of such groups and networks. These groups are very helpful emotionally and as well as help the patient to learn about the treatment options and simply share a word or complain and connect with others facing the same worries.

In conclusion, Chronic Lyme Disease is a medical condition, caused by the Lyme disease bacteria in the body. It is critical that physicians and patients identify the symptoms and prevent additional suffering and discomfort.

Specialized research facilities have been opened to determine the cause and treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease. The establishment of such facilities is a stepping stone and an ever continuing promise to those suffering from chronic Lyme disease that there is hope.

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