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Lyme Disease symptoms vary from person to person. (lymes disease lyme's disease lime disease limes disease)
The data and information presented in this web site are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate regarding Lyme disease (commonly misspelled lymes disease lyme's disease lime disease limes disease) and other related diseases. Any and all liability for the content or any omissions including any inaccuracies, errors, or misstatements in such data or information is expressly disclaimed. The web site is compiled for the sole purpose of informing community members of resources and information pertaining to Lyme Borreliosis Disease and its coinfections. Lyme disease symptoms may vary from person to person.
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Consult a qualified Lyme ( Borreliosis ) Disease literate doctor for medical advice if Lyme Disease is suspect to discuss your Lyme Disease Symptoms.
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Lyme Disease ( commonly misspelled as Lime or Lymes )
symptoms may show up fast, with a bang, or very slowly and innocuously. There may be
initial flu-like symptoms with fever, headache, nausea, jaw pain, light sensitivity, red eyes, muscle ache and stiff neck. Many
write this off as a flu and because the nymph stage of the tick is so tiny many do not recall
a tick bite.
The classic rash may only occur or have been seen in as few as 30% of cases (many rashes in body hair and indiscreet areas go undetected). Treatment in this early stage is critical.
If left untreated or treated insufficiently symptoms may creep into ones life over weeks, months or even years. They wax and wane
and may even go into remission only to come out at a later date...even years later.
With symptoms present, a negative lab result means very little as they are very unreliable. Read here.
The diagnosis, with
today's limitations in the lab, must be clinical.
Many Lyme patients were firstly diagnosed with other illnesses such as Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis,
Fibromyalgia, Raynaud's Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Interstitial Cystis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Fifth Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, scleroderma, lupus, early ALS, early Alzheimers Disease, crohn's disease, ménières syndrome, reynaud's syndrome, sjogren's syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, prostatitis, psychiatric disorders (bipolar, depression, etc.), encephalitis, sleep disorders, thyroid disease and various other illnesses. see Other Diseases and Lyme...Relationship
If you have received one of these diagnoses please scroll down and see if you recognize a broader range of symptoms.
If you are a doctor please re-examine these diagnoses, incorporating Lyme in the differential diagnoses.
The one common thread with Lyme Disease is the number of systems affected
(brain, central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory,
musco-skeletal, etc.) and sometimes the hourly/daily/weekly/monthly changing of symptoms.
No one will have all symptoms but if many are present serious consideration must be given by any
physician to Lyme as the possible culprit. Lyme is endemic in Canada period.
The infection rate with Lyme in the tick population is exploding in North America and as the earth's temperature
warms this trend is expected to continue.
Symptoms may come and go in varying degrees with fluctuation
from one symptom to another. There may be a period of what feels like remission only to be followed
by another onset of symptoms.
Free Canadian Lyme Disease Brochure (a computer file for you to print)
PRINT AND CIRCLE ALL YES ANSWERS ( 20 yes represents a serious potential and Lyme should be included in diagnostic workup )
Symptoms of Lyme Disease
-
The Tick Bite (fewer than 50% recall a tick bite or get/see the rash)
- Rash at site of bite
- Rashes on other parts
of your body
- Rash basically
circular, oval and spreading out (more generalized)
- Raised rash,
disappearing and recurring
- Unexplained hair loss
- Headache, mild or
severe, Seizures
- Pressure in head, white matter lesions in brain (MRI)
- Twitching of facial or
other muscles
- Facial paralysis
(Bell's Palsy, Horner's syndrome)
- Tingling of nose, (tip of) tongue,
cheek or facial flushing
- Stiff or painful neck
- Jaw pain or stiffness
- Dental problems (unexplained)
- Sore throat, clearing throat a lot, phlegm ( flem ), hoarseness, runny nose
- Double or blurry
vision
- Increased floating
spots
- Pain in eyes, or
swelling around eyes
- Oversensitivity to
light
- Flashing lights/Peripheral waves/phantom images in corner of eyes
- Decreased hearing in
one or both ears, plugged ears
- Buzzing in ears
- Pain in ears, oversensitivity to sounds
- Ringing in one or both
ears
- Digestive and
Excretory Systems
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Irritable bladder
(trouble starting, stopping) or Interstitial cystitis
- Upset stomach (nausea
or pain) or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Bone pain, joint pain or swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome
- Stiffness of joints,
back, neck, tennis elbow
- Muscle pain or cramps, (Fibromyalgia)
- Respiratory and
Circulatory Systems
- Shortness of breath, can't get full/satisfying breath,
cough
- Chest pain or rib
soreness
- Night sweats or
unexplained chills
- Heart palpitations or
extra beats
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Endocarditis, Heart blockage
- Tremors or unexplained
shaking
- Burning or stabbing
sensations in the body
- Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Weakness, peripheral neuropathy or partial
paralysis
- Pressure in the head
- Numbness in body,
tingling, pinpricks
- Poor balance,
dizziness, difficulty walking
- Increased motion
sickness
- Lightheadedness,
wooziness
- Mood swings,
irritability, bi-polar disorder
- Unusual depression
- Disorientation
(getting or feeling lost)
- Feeling as if you are
losing your mind
- Over-emotional
reactions, crying easily
- Too much sleep, or
insomnia
- Difficulty falling or
staying asleep
- Narcolepsy, sleep apnea
- Panic attacks, anxiety
- Memory loss (short or
long term)
- Confusion, difficulty
in thinking
- Difficulty with
concentration or reading
- Going to the wrong
place
- Speech difficulty
(slurred or slow)
- Stammering speech
- Forgetting how to
perform simple tasks
- Reproduction and
Sexuality
- Loss of sex drive
- Sexual dysfunction
- Unexplained menstral
pain, irregularity
- Unexplained breast
pain, discharge
- Testicular or pelvic
pain
- Phantom smells
- Unexplained weight
gain, loss
- Extreme fatigue
- Swollen glands/lymph nodes
- Unexplained fevers
(high or low grade)
- Continual infections
(sinus, kidney, eye, etc.)
- Symptoms seem to
change, come and go
- Pain migrates (moves)
to different body parts
- Early on, experienced
a "flu-like" illness, after which you
have not since felt well.
- Low body temperature
- Allergies/Chemical sensitivities
- Increased effect from alcohol and possible worse hangover
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