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SYMPTOMS

Lyme disease is no Joke. People do NOT realize the extant of Lyme disease if not caught early. 

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Early Signs and Symptoms

(3 to 30 days after tick bite)

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  • Fever,

  • Chills,

  • Headache,

  • Fatigue,

  • Muscle and joint aches,

  • Swollen lymph nodes

  • Erythema migrans (EM) rash:

    • Occurs in approximately less than 50% of infected persons

    • Sometimes clears as it enlarges, resulting in a target or “bull’s-eye” appearance

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It is very important to realize these symptoms in order to get help ASAP!!!!! 

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Later Signs and Symptoms

(days to months after tick bite)

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  • Severe headaches and neck stiffness

  • Additional EM rashes on other areas of the body

  • Arthritis with severe joint pain and swelling, particularly the knees and other large joints.

  • Facial palsy (loss of muscle tone or droop on one or both sides of the face)

  • Intermittent pain in tendons, muscles, joints, and bones

  • Heart palpitations or an irregular heart beat (Lyme carditis)

  • Episodes of dizziness or shortness of breath

  • Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

  • Nerve pain

  • Shooting pains, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet

  • Problems with short-term memory

     

These are all symptoms posted from the CDC website. There are many other doctors and Lyme organization that believe Lyme cause more symptoms than listed.

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Here are some more symptoms:

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  • ​Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills or flushing

  • Unexplained weight change [loss or gain]

  • Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina

  • Unexplained hair loss

  • Swollen glands

  • Sore throats

  • Testicular or pelvic pain

  • Unexplained menstrual irregularity

  • Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction

  • Unexplained milk production or breast pain

  • Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido [sex drive]

  • Upset stomach or abdominal pain

  • Changes in bowel function-constipation and/or diarrhea

  • Chest pain or rib soreness

  • Shortness of breath or cough

  • Heart palpitations or skipping heart

  • Stiffness of the back

  • Muscle pain or cramps

  • Twitching of face or other muscles

  • Headache

  • Neck stiffness or pain

  • Tingling, numbness, shooting paints and/or skin sensitivities

  • Facial paralysis or Bell’s palsy

  • Joint pain or swelling

  • Vision problems-double, blurry, increased floaters, light sensitivity

  • Ear or hearing problems-buzzing, ringing, ear pain, sound sensitivity

  • Motion sickness, vertigo and/or poor balance

  • Lightheartedness, wooziness, unavoidable need to sit down

  • Tremor

  • Confusion and/or difficulty thinking

  • Difficulty with concentration and/or reading

  • Forgetfulness, short term memory loss, poor attention and/or problems
    absorbing information

  • Disorientation, getting lost and/or going to wrong places

  • Difficulty with speech, or writing or name blocking

  • Mood swings, irritability and/or depression and/or anxiety

  • Disturbed sleep-too much, too little, frequent awakening and/or early awakening

  • Foot pain

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