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    Lyme Disease Treatment

    Lyme Disease Treatment Online

    Licensed providersNo insurance neededAges 18+Not for emergencies
    Get Lyme treatment onlineAntibiotic prescriptions availableRx consults within one business day

    Overview

    Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Early treatment with antibiotics is highly effective and can prevent progression to later stages.

    A laptop on a clean desk showing a demo screenshot of the Plunge Care portal dashboard
    A laptop on a clean desk showing a demo screenshot of the Plunge Care portal dashboard

    Treatment

    Early Lyme disease is treated with doxycycline (100 mg twice daily for 10-21 days), amoxicillin, or cefuroxime. Prompt treatment leads to excellent outcomes.

    Not for emergencies. Plunge Care is not for emergencies. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

    Clinician-led decisions. All treatment decisions are made by the reviewing licensed provider. Plunge Care does not guarantee any specific prescription or outcome.

    Symptoms

    Early symptoms include a characteristic bull's-eye rash (erythema migrans), fever, fatigue, headache, and joint pain.

    How it works

    1. 1

      Create your account and share a brief health history.

    2. 2

      Submit your request through your secure patient portal.

    3. 3

      A licensed provider in your state reviews your request.

    4. 4

      If appropriate, your prescription or order is sent to your pharmacy or lab.

    A laptop on a clean desk showing a demo screenshot of the Plunge Care portal dashboard

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