Lyme Disease rash, but isn't bulls-eye??

Question

I think I have lyme disease. My doctor tested me a few days ago for it because I have all the symtpoms minus the rash ... or so I thought. I noticed a bunch of bumps/rash appeared on both of my legs a few days after my symptoms, but I thought I came in contact with something. After I left the doctor, I went home and took a closer look (hadn't shown her because I told her no rash). It's almost a speckling of dots, almost like a cross between poison ivy and hives. It first it was raised red bumps, but now they're below the surface and turned darker. Has anyone experienced a rash like this that was related to Lyme Disease? Please help!
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Answer 1

Sounds like it could be Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever. I have had that rash 5-6 times. I also have Lyme Disease. Many times you will get multiple kinds of infections from one tick bite. Go see a Lyme specialist. Most general practioners don't run the right kind of tests.

Answer 2

If I were you I would tell your doctor. If I remember correctly the rash of Lyme disease is localized to the site of the bite. If you are seeing it on both of your legs and you have the other symptoms of Lyme disease (history of being outdoors, malaise, fatigue, body aches, joint pains, etc) your doctor might consider something else, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Both can be readily treated with antibiotics.

Answer 3

Another possibility could be Lichen Planus. This can only really be determined by a Dermatologist. I was misdiagnosed with this several times by a "Dr." Then I went to a Dermatologist who did a biopsy, very simple, painless (they use novacain) and this was the diagnosis.
The only real way to tell is to seek the advise of a professional. The dermatologist can run the Lyme Disease test as well.
Good luck.

Answer 4

Take some pictures of your rash, overall image to show the distribution and spread of them and some close ups on a few. This could turn out to be important in helping your doctor diagnose you and come up with the proper treatment.

I had a low positive ELISA (.85) and several criteria bands (IgM and IgG) on a follow up Western Blot nearly a year later and to this day, unless I pull out my rash picture, I have doctors who question the original diagnosis.

So my advice to you is to get a camera - digital is best so you can see if the picture came out with details visible (focus and light) and have a friend or loved one take some pictures of your rash.

Answer 5

My daughter showed no symptoms except for aching legs. Once the blood is tested, it will show positive or negative then you will go from there. In my daughters case, a month of antibiotics. Caught early enough there are no lasting effects.