I was diagnosed with lyme disease in '93. could I still be having some symptoms now? I know when I went to the doctor after a camping trip, I had the tell-tale bullseye rash. they said it was lyme disease and I think all that they gave me was tetracyclene. Coluld that cure lyme disease?
Lyme disease is a tick-transmitted infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Symptoms include an erythema migrans rash, which may be followed weeks to months later by neurologic, cardiac, or joint abnormalities. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, but acute and convalescent antibody titers may be helpful. Treatment is with antibiotics such as doxycycline or, for serious infections, ceftriaxone.
Please see the web pages for more details on Lyme disease.
Many people with lyme have experienced similar things. Early treatment seemed to help at the time, but later there is a relapse. It's important that you be seen by a doctor who understands chronic lyme disease. It's also important for you to understand this complicated illness.
Good sources of info:
canlyme.com
lymenet.com
lymeinfo.net
lymediseaseassociation.org
ilads.org
betterheatlhguy.com
publichealthalert.com
The on-line boards at lymenet.com are a good way to connect with others in a similar situation. Good luck.