 | | | | Medical Health Encyclopedia | | Other Treatments. Some other approaches for post-Lyme disease syndrome include: - Pain control and cognitive behavioral therapies may be helpful. Cognitive behavioral treatment, which helps patients learn to cope and manage their symptoms, may be very helpful. According to one study, this process can take many months of three to four sessions a week before the patient experiences its full benefits.
- Some experts believe that the condition is caused by a persistent and abnormal immune response. In such cases, anti-inflammatory drugs may be tried.
- In rare cases of severe and persistent arthritis of the knee or other joints, surgery may be required.
Alternative Therapies. Some individuals use vitamin B complex, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (found in primrose oil and fish oils), and magnesium supplements (magnesium L-lactate dihydrate) to help relieve symptoms. No evidence exists on their benefits. Newsletters and Internet sites have cropped up in recent years advertising untested treatments to patients with symptoms of Lyme disease who are frustrated with traditional medical channels. Some remedies are dangerous, and most are ineffective. Any such therapies should be discussed with a doctor. Herbs and Supplements
Generally, manufacturers of herbal remedies and dietary supplements do not need FDA approval to sell their products. Just like a drug, herbs and supplements can affect the body's chemistry, and therefore have the potential to produce side effects that may be harmful. There have been a number of reported cases of serious and even lethal side effects from herbal products. Always check with your doctor before using any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.
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