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How long does joint pain and stiffness associated with lyme advanced last?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Depends!: You should have been treated with Doxycycline 100mg bid for at least a month. Improvement speed is related to the stage of disease the lyme was found. You should take an NSAID for pain. A low dose (2.5mg) of Prednisone in the morning will also help with your arthritis symptoms.

Answered 6/30/2014

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