Lyme Disease Treatment

Standard antibiotic regimens for Lyme disease should last at least 14 days to cover the spirochete replication cycle. LDN is used off-label for Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions, with dosing typically starting at 1 mg and increasing gradually. The Buhner Protocol uses Japanese knotweed, cat's claw, and andrographis as foundational core herbs. The Cowden Protocol rotates 14 herbal products every four to six weeks over about one year. If there is a visible rash or very recent bite, the article recommends empirical herbal or antibiotic prophylaxis and delaying antibody testing until 3–4 weeks have passed. IVIG is used for antibody deficiency states and is more commonly used in pediatric cases involving PANS/PANDAS.