If treated, Lyme disease does not last for years. However, for some people, the after-effects of the disease can linger for months and sometimes even years. Alternative medicine providers call this condition Chronic Lyme disease, but this title is simply wrong.

Can you be completely cured of Lyme disease?

Although most cases of Lyme disease can be cured with a 2- to 4-week course of oral antibiotics, patients can sometimes have symptoms of pain, fatigue, or difficulty thinking that last for more than 6 months after they finish treatment. This condition is called ”Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome” (PTLDS).

Can you build up an immunity to Lyme disease?

But a new study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has some brighter news: Once infected with a particular strain of the disease-causing bacteria, humans appear to develop immunity against that strain that can last six to nine years.

Does Lyme disease go away and come back?

People with Lyme disease typically have a rapid and complete recovery. Experts are unclear as to why some people dont fully recover after treatment. Some experts think that the symptoms are caused by persistent bacteria that werent destroyed by the antibiotics, though there is no evidence to support this conclusion.

Can you keep getting Lyme disease?

The answer is yes, you can. Even if youve already had Lyme disease (and received treatment for it), you can get it again if youre bitten by an infected tick carrying Lyme bacteria. Protecting yourself from tick bites is one of the best ways to prevent Lyme disease—regardless of whether youve had it before.

What does Lyme disease fatigue feel like?

Symptoms are often cyclical, waxing and waning every few weeks ( 12 ). Tiredness, exhaustion, and lack of energy are the most frequent symptoms. The Lyme fatigue can seem different from regular tiredness, where you can point to activity as a cause. This fatigue seems to take over your body and can be severe.