Antibiotics are the only proven treatment for Lyme disease. Typically, the sooner treatment begins for a patient, the quicker and more complete recovery will be. Antibiotic treatment methods include: • Oral antibiotics - The standard for early-stage Lyme disease • Intravenous antibiotics - These are used when the disease is affecting the central nervous system; this treatment is very effective in eliminating the infection, but there may be some side effects of the treatment, like a lower white blood cell count, mild to severe diarrhea, or colonization/infection with other antibiotic-resistant organisms (the sooner you see us, the less likely you'll need intravenous antibiotics) We can provide diagnosis and/or treatment here at Immediate Care of Oklahoma. Don't hesitate to come see us, as the sooner the disease is addressed, the better your recovery will be, and the lower your chance will be of having continuing, chronic complications. Our clinic is available to you from Monday to Friday 7am to 10pm, Saturday Sunday 8am to 8pm, and walk-ins are no problem for us!