Aetna: Most plans accepted including Medicare retirement plans. Aetna Whole Health is accepted. Aetnaâs Aexel network is designated for specific specialties. The Polyclinic is not designated for Gastroenterology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Urology or Vascular Surgery.
Antibiotics. 1  Oral antibiotics. These are the standard treatment for early-stage Lyme disease. 2  Intravenous antibiotics. If the disease involves the central nervous system, your doctor might recommend treatment with an intravenous antibiotic for 14 to 28 days.
Phase 2: Early disseminated disease. Untreated, skin redness associated with early localized Lyme disease resolves in about one month. The second stage occurs weeks or months after the appearance of the red rash. During this time, bacteria affect other parts of the body including the heart, joints, and nervous system.