I was pretty bad but not as bad as some stories I have heard. My infection was 5-6 months undetected before treatment.

At 4 months of orals I still wasn
t doing to well. Still I di not like the idea of IV. I staye with orals and now am into 11 months of treatment.

I still have symptoms but they are somewaht less. I am continuing treatment.

I have not ruled out IV, but Iam not anxos to jump to IV either.

Just wanted to give you an idea that you can do oral longer before makng a decision.

I should also mention I have neuro lyme and arthritis.

I have had Ld for 30+yrs..recently dx'ed though.

My LLMD felt that Iv's were the only real option for me with the intensity of my symptoms, and Gi problems with orals.

I had a port installed in my chest. It allows me much more freedom than a PICC line although it was a surgical proceedure.

I am getting some marked improvement..especially in decrease pain and increased mobility.

Neuro changes are coming more slowly.
Heart and lung problems are resolved.

I feel good with my LLMD's advice to jump into Iv treatment.

I think the option I chose is called "pulsing." I had a nurse insert an IV needle in me on Monday mornings. I then infused the Rocephin twice a day, Monday through Thursday. I took the needle out myself on Thursday evenings.

I wore long sleeved shirts at work, so no one even knew I was infusing. That schedule left my weekends IV-free so I could be as active as this disease allows. It was the best option for me, an option I'm willing to repeat.

It did help somewhat, but my case is chronic. I'll need more. Good luck.