09/12/2026
No — your body cannot reliably fight off Lyme disease on its own. Antibiotics, like doxycycline are needed to safely clear the infection.
The bacteria that cause Lyme disease can change it's surface proteins, making it harder for your immune system to recognize and eliminate them.
Without appropriate antibiotic treatment, the bacteria can move beyond the initial site of infection and spread to other parts of the body, including the:
• Bloodstream
• Joints
• Heart
• Nervous system
Early recognition and appropriate antibiotic treatment can help prevent the infection from progressing and reduce the risk of complications.
This has been an extremely rough tick season, and it is far from over. The best way to deal with Lyme disease is to prevent the tick bite in the first place.
Call us at 631-229-9817 to schedule an appointment with our professional team.