Aetna: Most plans accepted including Medicare retirement plans. Aetna Whole Health is accepted. Aetnaâs Aexel network is designated for specific specialties. The Polyclinic is not designated for Gastroenterology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Urology or Vascular Surgery.
Antibiotics. 1  Oral antibiotics. These are the standard treatment for early-stage Lyme disease. 2  Intravenous antibiotics. If the disease involves the central nervous system, your doctor might recommend treatment with an intravenous antibiotic for 14 to 28 days.
Once Lyme disease is diagnosed, two to three weeks of oral antibiotics usually help patients feel better and eliminate all symptoms. If it goes untreated for several months, however, a longer course of drugsâusually four weeksâis often needed. In extreme cases, antibiotics may also be given through an IV.