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