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Reports show failure rates of 30 62% within 3 years of short-course treatment using antibiotics thought to be effective for Lyme disease. Conversely for neurologic complications of Lyme disease, doubling the length of intravenous ceftriaxone treatment from 2 to 4 weeks improved the success rate from 66 to 80%.
Treatment for chronic Lyme disease is often focused on reducing pain and discomfort caused by symptoms. Prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers may be used to treat joint pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and intra-articular steroids can be used to treat problems such as joint swelling.