Lyme Disease Treatments

Early treatment of a Lyme disease infection is crucial to reduce the risk of complications. Managing the illness usually requires a combination of strategies aimed at relieving symptoms, controlling infection, and preventing long-term effects.

There is no standard single treatment for Lyme disease. Many patients must try different approaches -or a combination of them- before finding what works best. 

Most common treatments include:

  • A combination of oral or intravenous antibiotics
  • Herbal protocols, or
  • Alternative therapies.
Most approaches also emphasize detoxing, supporting the body’s ability to clear toxins produced during the treatment of Lyme disease. Many patients report experiencing temporary symptom flare-ups while treating Lyme disease.

Below, you will find a curated directory of the most common treatments, supportive therapies, and wellness tools utilized within the Lyme community.

Our goal is to provide a central resource for your healing journey. You can click on any of the treatment names below to access a dedicated deep-dive page with more information.

Note to our visitors: LymeAndMore is currently expanding. We are working hard to finalize every section of this resource. If a link is not yet active, please check back soon as we continue to add new, high-quality content daily.

Herbal Options:

Antibiotica Treatments:

  • Doxycycline (standard)
  • Combination Pulsed Antibiotics
  • Double Dapsone Protocol
  • IV Antibiotics

Alternative Therapies:

  • SOT
  • HBOT
  • DesBio
  • Peptide therapy
  • Bee Venom Therapy (BVT)
  • Hypothermia
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Ozone Therapy
  • Rife Treatment
  • Homeopathy
  • Biomagnetism
  • Aromatherapy (Essential Oils)
  • LymeStop

Supportive Therapies:

  • Infrared Saunas
  • Accupuncture
  • EWOT
  • Red Light Therapy
  • PEMF Therapy
  • Nicotine Patching
  • LifeWave Patching
  • Brain Retraining
  • Ionic Foot Baths
  • Colloidal Silver
  • Rebounding
  • Qi Gong / Tai Chi
  • PK Protocol

Navigating Your Recovery: A Guide to Lyme Disease Treatment

Finding the right treatment for Lyme disease and its co-infections is rarely a straight line. Because every person’s immune system and toxic load are different, a “one-size-fits-all” approach often falls short. This guide is designed to help you understand the three main pillars of recovery: conventional medicine, integrative protocols, and the essential support systems that keep your body functioning.

1. The Standard Path (Conventional Medicine)

For most, the journey begins with a visit to a primary care physician or an infectious disease specialist. This “standard” route focuses on a pharmaceutical-first approach, primarily utilizing oral antibiotics like Doxycycline.

While this path is often successful for acute, early-stage infections (caught within days of a tick bite), many in the chronic Lyme community find that these standard guidelines do not fully address persistent symptoms or the complexities of late-stage neurological Lyme. Understanding the strengths and limitations of the conventional path is the first step in advocating for your health.

2. The Alternative Route (Herbals & Functional Medicine)

When the standard path isn’t enough, the “Alternative Route” offers a deeper, more systemic approach. This field -often led by Lyme-Literate Medical Doctors (LLMDs) and Naturopaths- blends ancient herbal wisdom with cutting-edge functional medicine.

Instead of just “killing” the bacteria, these protocols focus on disrupting biofilms, protecting your organs, and modulating the immune system so your body can fight back effectively. Whether you are exploring the Buhner Protocol, SOT therapy, or Peptide therapy (rotation?), this section explores the treatments that look beyond the pharmacy.

3. The Support Pillars (Detox & Lifestyle)

You cannot heal in a toxic environment. Many patients make the mistake of focusing 100% on “killing” the infection while neglecting their “drainage” pathways. If your body cannot effectively remove the debris of dead bacteria and environmental toxins, you will remain stuck in a cycle of inflammation.

The Support Pillars are the tools that keep your “trash cans” empty. From Infrared Saunas and binders to Brain Retraining, these therapies are not just “extras”—they are the foundation that allows your actual treatment to work without overloading your system.

⚠️ Warning: The Detox Reaction (Herxheimer)

As you begin any effective treatment, you must be aware of the Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction, commonly known as a “Herx.” This happens when the die-off of bacteria occurs faster than your body can clear the toxins, leading to a temporary flare-up of your symptoms.

Understanding the Herxheimer reaction is vital; it is a sign that your treatment is hitting the target, but it is also a signal from your body that you may need to slow down and increase your detox support.