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