and how long does it take for you to start getiing the symptoms?

Hello~
Up to 60% of lyme infected people never see a rash (or a tick or tick bite for that matter)
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Symptoms vary. Many people start out with flu like symptoms but there are really no symptoms excluded. here is a short list. you can have any combo:

Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills, or flushing
Unexplained weight change–loss or gain
Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina
Unexplained hair loss
Swollen glands
Sore throat
Testicular pain/pelvic pain
Unexplained menstrual irregularity
Unexplained milk production: breast pain
Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido
Upset stomach
Change in bowel function-constipation, diarrhea
Chest pain or rib soreness
Shortness of breath, cough
Heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block
Any history of a heart murmur or valve prolapse?
Joint pain or swelling
Stiffness of the joints, neck, or back
Muscle pain or cramps
Twitching of the face or other muscles
Headache
Neck creeks and cracks, neck stiffness, neck pain
Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations, shooting pains
Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
Eyes/Vision: double, blurry, increased floaters, light sensitivity
Ears/Hearing: buzzing, ringing, ear pain, sound sensitivity
lncreased motion sickness, vertigo, poor balance
Lightheadedness, wooziness
Tremor
Confusion, difficulty in thinking
Difficulty with concentration, reading
Forgetfulness, poor short term memory
Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places
Difficulty with speech or writing
Mood swings, irritability, depression
Disturbed sleep-too much, too little, early awakening
Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol

If you suspect Lyme disease, you will need to arm yourself with knowledge and know how to find a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD) – your life could depend on it.

In your search for information on Lyme disease, you will see a lot of conflicting information. Much of that information will be from or endorsing the diagnosis and treatment guidelines of the IDSA. it is important to know that the IDSA Lyme guidelines have been found fraudulent by the CT Attorney General. you can confirm that here:

ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?a=2795
lymepolicywonk.com/

Here is a science based documentary trailer about the hidden epidemic of Lyme disease:

underourskin.com/
Or:
youtube.com/watch?v=sxWgS0XLV

Please see the sites below for more tick born illness info:

the most distinguishing factor of lyme disease is a bulls-eye shaped circle where someone was bitten. it will look just like a bulls-eye target and you wont be feeling to good so if you have these conditions get to a DR asap, if you cant find one but still feel bad you should still go the DR

Em ( Bullseye Rash ) less than 50 % of the time . flu like illness, joint / muscle pain in feet , shin splints , joint pain or swelling,stiffnessof the joints , neck or back pain, neck stiffness , Tmj , menstrual irregularity , cardiac / pulmonary :chest pain , or rib soreness, shortness of breath ,heart palps , pulse skips , heart block , mvp, heart murmur , .. Neurological : twitching of the face, eyelids, or other muscles, headaches, tingling , numbness,burning , stabbing sensations, bells palsy, dizziness, poor balance , motion sickness, Disorientation , getting lost (going to the wrong places ,eye pain , floaters,blurry vision, blindness, buzzing in ears ,ringing ears , slurred speech, mood swings,violent out burst, panic/anxiety attacks ,depression,paranoia, gastrointestinal .. Nausea,vomiting , weight loss/ weight gain , anerixia,fatigue,sweats,chills,hair loss, sore throats,swelling of the eyes, tiredness, insomnia,

The list is longer.. I suffer from lyme and not once had a bulls eye rash , my symptoms have been on going for over 10 yrs ..I was diagnosted lyme positive 4 yrs ago and I still show positive to this date .

bulls-eye shaped circle

The Symptoms of Haemophilus Influenza are unusual irritability, fever, loss of balance, photophobia, swelling and redness, burning of eyes, ear pain, hearing difficulties, fluid running out from ear, pulling or pushing at one ear or both, staying asleep or difficulty in sleeping, vomiting and nausea, liquid run out from one eye or both

The Signs and Symptoms of Haemophilus Influenzae Infection are: Haemophilus Influenza elicits a characteristic tissue reaction which is an acute supportive inflammation. When the larynx, bronchial tree and trachea are affected by H. influenzae it leads to 10 mucosal dropsy and thick transude; when it occupies the lungs, it results to broncho­pneumonia. In pharynx, Haemophilus Influenza generally develops no remarkable alters, except when it affects epiglottitis, which usually affects both the pharyngeal and the laryngeal surfaces. Pharyngeal mucosa possibly rarely, reddened with soft yellow transude. More commonly, it looks normal or shows’ just slight imbue redness, even when severe pain causes swallowing difficult or not possible. These infections typically affect high fever and extrapolated malaise.

The Haemophilus Influenza B bacterium lives in the throat and nose and can do so but it will not cause any malady. it is problem merely when the bacterium occupies the body’s defenses that malady results. Generally other elements, such as create opportunities for Haemophilus Influenza B, or suppressed immune system. Meningitis is the most usual disease ensuing from Haemophilus Influenza B bacterium. the symptoms include vomiting, fever, joint stiffness and weakness. it may also cause malady in other parts including the throat, lungs, blood and bones.

MASON CITY — if you have been suffering from upper-respiratoryinfections or the stomach flu lately, take solice in knowing thatyou are not alone.

A spokeswoman for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa said theEmergency Department has had several cases of sore throat, upperrespiratory infection, ear pain and coughs in recent days.

The number of cases reported at the Mercy Emergency Departmentis up slightly from seasons past, but it’s a pretty normal year,she said.

The number one illness reported to Mercy Family Health Line,however, is stomach flu, properly known as viralgastroenteritis.

“We’ve had the most calls over the last two months for thestomach flu,” said Melissa Foster, clinical leader at Mercy FamilyHealth Line.

“Truly, it’s the number one call.”

Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and low-grade fever. It isoccurring in both adults and children, Foster said.

Caused by a virus, the illness has to run its course. Patientsare advised to take Tylenol, rest and drink plenty of liquids.

Electrolyte replacement drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade areespecially good for adults, Foster said. for children, Pedialyte, arehydration solution, is recommended.

“If you are sick, stay home and don’t expose others to it.”

Karen Crimmings, disease prevention and investigation servicemanager for the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health,said she has been hearing reports of strep throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Influenza, strains A and B, has been increasing over the lastcouple of weeks, she said.

In North Iowa, six new lab confirmed cases of flu have beenconfirmed since Feb. 1, Cummings said. But some patients who havethe flu do not necessarily go to a doctor, she said.

“You’ve got a chance to get influenza three times this yearbecause (all three strains) are circulating,” she said. “Now’s thetime to get vaccinated if you haven’t been.”

Nausea and vomiting, symptoms of “stomach flu,” have beenreported since Thanksgiving, Crimmings said.

“Once it gets in the community it kind of has to run itscourse,” she said.

Bethany Hythecker, school nurse for the Clear Lake SchoolDistrict, said absences during the last two weeks are the highestthey have been all winter.

They include some cases of the flu, strains A and B,characterized by high fever and body aches.

There have also been reports of sinus infection, strep throatand stomach flu, Hythecker said.

Deb Ballantyne, administrative assistant at Newman Catholic HighSchool, said five to 10 students have been out each day this weekwith strep throat, stomach flu and other illness, but that it wasnothing out of the ordinary.

Hal Minear, assistant superintendent of administrative servicesfor the Mason City public schools, said there has not been asignificant number of cases of illness reported in the Mason Citypublic schools during the week.

Just wondered anyway as I've been having ear pain all week, both ears are red and feel blocked up and kind of lost a little hearing in one of ear the other day, but I can hear fine now. Also all of a sudden I just started feeling really sleepy, achy and kind of feel weird when I stand up, dizziness and nausea.

probably it is disease with the inner or middle ear part.

dizzines, and vertigo, with pain in ear and hearing loss may indicate some sort of problem,
do you have any odor? temp? discharge? they will b signs of infection probably….
check with the dr.

Sinusitis is a fairly common disorder that affects millions of people around the world. the reason is that the sinuses sinusitis in our skulls are irritated or bacteria that cause allergies or nasal passages to swell and constrict. when this happens, it is a sinus headache. the areas affected by a sinus headache can be found in the sinuses are swollen out to be in areas of the face or control, between the eyebrows, and behind the eyes. Sinus headaches can be very serious and is always accompanied by stuffy nose and a persistent green or yellow colored nasal discharge. There are several very effective in treating headaches and sinus. Unfortunately, these treatments are known not among individuals who were wrongly diagnosed sinusitis, and therefore suffer from sinus headaches. In rare severe cases may also experience ear pain, neck and top of the head of the penis as part of the symptoms of sinus headache. It is important to note all the symptoms of sinusitis, since many people only think you have sinus headaches, when in fact, are actually suffering from migraine instead. It is important to note that sinus headache is not the only symptom of sinusitis. If it is really sinusitis, there will be swelling and tenderness of the tissues around the eyes resulting in swelling of the eyelids and red eyes. Besides this, there can be a loss of smell nasal passage congestion. on the other hand, apart from sinus headaches and other symptoms mentioned here, sinusitis can lead to fever and cough. the cough can sometimes be the result of post nasal drip that irritates the breasts drainage of the upper trachea, which was sore and encourages us to cough as a result. Sinusitis also is always accompanied by general weakness and fatigue. while up to 97% of people who think they suffer from symptoms of sinus headaches are wrong because they are actually suffering from migraine, it is very important to make a clear distinction between the two. First, you have to be properly diagnosed with the disease during treatment with specific drugs. It can be very frustrating to be on medication to treat the symptoms of sinusitis, sinus headache, when in fact, the headache is due to a migraine. with that said, we should not have the symptoms of sinus headache for granted and haphazardly assume that it is a migraine. In some rare cases of complications, the symptoms of sinus headaches may be a sign of acute sinusitis, which occurs in the brain infection.It is very important for the diagnosis and treatment whatever the cause of headache. Studies have been reported to produce results which show that people who believe they suffer from sinus headaches, up to 97% of them suffer from migraine instead. Doctors found that migraine and mislead people in times of sinus headaches, resulting in false and useless treatments. Imagine suffering needlessly with these headaches and should not receive the much sought after relief from use of sinusitis medication. of course, if you suffer from migraine and not sinus headaches, you must get migraine specific medication. otherwise, continue to suffer from migraines without getting proper treatment and this, of course, can lead to a serious obstacle in the quality of life they deserve to enjoy. It is quite easy to mistake migraines for sinus headaches because some individuals who suffer from migraines also suffer from sinusitis like symptoms such as facial pain and stuffy nose and swollen eyes ref. while people should be aware that if it is really a sinus headache induced by a sinus infection then along with other symptoms, a person with a runny nose Sinusitis constant yellow or green. Without this, there is a sinus headache sinus. It could be migraine. To help you and your doctor to properly diagnose the cause of your headaches and to determine if it is really a headache or sinus headache, was told that it is helpful to keep a headache diary. Keeping tabs and notes every time one experiences a headache can help accurately log the experience and the details that would otherwise have been overlooked are highlighted and will help with the correct diagnosis.

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Too busy to get your sore throat checked out? Now you can tapout your symptoms, talk to a nurse-practioner online, and get adiagnosis, treatment and even a prescription back within 30minutes.

HealthPartners, aMinnesota non-profit health care organization, is expanding a 24/7online clinic into Wisconsin. anyone living, working or travelingin either state can log  onto virtuwell.com  formedical help with around 30 common and relatively minor medicalconditions, including ear pain, lice, acne, and yeast infections,no appointment needed.

To pay, patients type in their credit card numbers to cover the$40 or less fee —satisfaction guaranteed, according to thewebsite. Cigna and HealthPartners insurance policies cover theonline treatments; other companies may soon follow, according toHealthPartners spokeswoman Jessica Flannigan.

Since launching the program in Minnesota in October, said KevinPalattao, vice president with Virtuwell, the site has gotten”thousands” of visits and feedback is “very positive.”

It will be interesting to see what kind of response the programgets here in Wisconsin. It might be helpful in meeting the needs ofunderserved rural areas, but in Madison I wonder if there will bemuch demand. Just last summer a couple of walk-in clinics Meriterhad opened to much fanfare in local Shopko stores were shut downfor lack of business, noted Meriter spokeswoman Mae Knowles. Peoplepreferred going to their regular doctors and clinics, she said.

Knowles asked the same question I had when I read theorganization’s press release. It’s definitely an intriguingconcept. but can online medical treatment safely and effectivelytake the place of hands-on and eyes-on care?  “How can you be seenwithout being seen?” she wondered. “How can they diagnose thedifference between a sore throat and strep throat without seeing apatient in person? “

Palattao answered these questions with an e-mail. “We know thatmany simple conditions can be accuratelydiagnosed with a thoroughmedical interview, and in some cases a picture as well,” he wrote.(Patients are always asked to provide a medical history andsometimes asked to upload photos of any visible ailment to thesite.)

Patients with more serious problems, or who require a physicalexam or a lab test, are told to end their online sessions and headto in-person care. “But for conditions we do treat, diagnosing themon line is very effective,” he wrote. It also is cheaper and moreefficient than an office visit, he said.