HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I just started my treatment for lyme disease w/an nd, i'm on smilax, glutathione, cinnamon bark oil and on on guard gel caps. over hydration? my hr ok

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not standard therapy: There is no scientific evidence for effectiveness of these treatments in Lyme. Erroneous diagnosis of Lyme is also common and well-documented. Be cautious about having symptoms wrongly blamed on Lyme, leaving the true cause undiscovered, and taking prolonged, unproven treatments for a potentially dangerous condition.

Dr Watry agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My husband has Lyme disease he had a reoccurrence with nervousness and stiffness on doxycycline 100mg 7 days. Is that enough treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the treatment for lyme disease and how long is the full treatment for a chronic infection ? Can it be transmitted through sexual intercourse ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is your views on diagnosis/ treatment for late stage (untreated) Lyme disease? Have had symptoms 5yrs and now getting Diagnosis. Thoughts on it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Why is the topic of chronic Lyme disease so controversial and do all infectious disease doctors specialize in Lyme disease treatment?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Are rheumatologists familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and its co-infections? If not, who treats these tick-borne infections?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm being treated for acute Lyme disease with IV anitibiotics. How long does it take to feel better once this treatment begins?
I'm just wondering, if you are infected with syphilis and Lyme disease would regular antibiotic treatment work?
Daughter just diagnosed with Lyme disease 5 years after bite. Has had numerous symptoms. Wondering what treatment should be.?
What's the best treatment for someone who has late stage Lyme disease? Will I ever feel better again?
Is it safe for my husband to be taking our dogs Lyme disease medicine? He was diagnosed with it just over a over a year ago and has had no treatment.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.