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Answer 1

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 and spreading out (or generalized)
Raised rash, disappearing and recurring


Head, Face, Neck


Unexplained hair loss
Headache, mild or severe, Seizures
Pressure in Head, White Matter Lesions in Head (MRI)
Twitching of facial or other muscles
Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
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


Eyes/Vision


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


Ears/Hearing


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)


Musculoskeletal System


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
Endocarditis, Heart blockage


Neurologic System


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


Psychological well-being


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


Mental Capability


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


General Well-being


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 affect from alcohol and possible worse hangover

Answer 2

From the CDC:

"Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks; laboratory testing is helpful in the later stages of disease."

Read the rest of the article at the link below for more information. Lyme Disease is tricky and should only be diagnosed by a doctor. Many times a rash will not show. If left untreated, it can appear to be other problems. I have had Lyme twice (two different strains) and a relapse due to not fully treating it one time. If you suspect you have Lyme Disease, consult a doctor for testing. If you found the tick, try to keep it for testing as well. Good luck!

Answer 3

Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere, and the most common tick-borne illness in the United States and Europe. Named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, it is now one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the U.S. In the United States, Lyme disease is most often acquired from the bite of the Ixodes scapularis tick, with the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi the only infecting organism. In Europe, Lyme disease is more often caused by B. afzelii than by B. burgdorferi.The causative agent B. burgdorferi was first identified in 1982 by Willy Burgdorfer, a tick-borne disease expert at Rocky Mountain Labs in Hamilton, Montana. The disease varies widely in its presentation, which may include a rash, flu-like symptoms, neurologic, arthritic and/or cardiac manifestations. Early detection and prompt antibiotic treatment usually result in an excellent prognosis, though some patients remain symptomatic. Delayed or inadequate treatment may lead to a chronic illness that is disabling and difficult to treat. Amid great controversy over diagnosis, testing and treatment, two different standards of care for Lyme disease have emerged.

Wormser GP. Clinical practice. Early Lyme disease. [Review] [51 refs] [Journal Article. Review] New England Journal of Medicine. 354(26):2794-801, 2006 Jun 29.

Answer 4

lyme diease is when you become infected with a tick from a dog or a deer if you are tested positive for it you will be placed on an antibiotic for a full 30 days and have to let all health care people you deal with you have lyme's diease as this is a viral infection and stays in the bloodstream. it produces flu like symptoms in your body

Answer 5

I believe your way of thinking is right. Since you are able to work and can find a suitable job, there is no reason why you shouldn't work. Disability benefits should be reserved for those who really need them, not for people who are able to work but who just prefer not to. It is possible to have a disability (and consider yourself disabled) and still be able to work. Many people with disabilities have a job, because they've found one where their disability doesn't matter or they've found an employer who is willing to make enough accommodations. On the other hand there are people who are really unable to work, can't find suitable employment or would need so much accommodations that it's just about impossible to find an employer willing to hire them. The disability benefits should be for those. There surely are many people who abuse the system, but there are also many people with disabilities (both mild and severe) who work and don't live on government hand outs. I have several disabilities myself, ranging from mild to medium in severity, I work full time and don't receive any government assistance. I simply don't need it.

Answer 6

The Lyme disease bacterium can infect several parts of the body, producing different symptoms at different times. Not all patients with Lyme disease will have all symptoms, and many of the symptoms can occur with other diseases as well. If you believe you may have Lyme disease, it is important that you consult your health care provider for proper diagnosis.

The first sign of infection is usually a circular rash called erythema migrans or EM. This rash occurs in approximately 70-80% of infected persons and begins at the site of a tick bite after a delay of 3-30 days. A distinctive feature of the rash is that it gradually expands over a period of several days, reaching up to 12 inches (30 cm) across. The center of the rash may clear as it enlarges, resulting in a bull’s-eye appearance. It may be warm but is not usually painful. Some patients develop additional EM lesions in other areas of the body after several days. Patients also experience symptoms of fatigue, chills, fever, headache, and muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes. In some cases, these may be the only symptoms of infection.

Untreated, the infection may spread to other parts of the body within a few days to weeks, producing an array of discrete symptoms. These include loss of muscle tone on one or both sides of the face (called facial or “Bell’s palsy), severe headaches and neck stiffness due to meningitis, shooting pains that may interfere with sleep, heart palpitations and dizziness due to changes in heartbeat, and pain that moves from joint to joint. Many of these symptoms will resolve, even without treatment.

After several months, approximately 60% of patients with untreated infection will begin to have intermittent bouts of arthritis, with severe joint pain and swelling. Large joints are most often effected, particularly the knees. In addition, up to 5% of untreated patients may develop chronic neurological complaints months to years after infection. These include shooting pains, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, and problems with concentration and short term memory.

Most cases of Lyme disease can be cured with antibiotics, especially if treatment is begun early in the course of illness. However, a small percentage of patients with Lyme disease have symptoms that last months to years after treatment with antibiotics. These symptoms can include muscle and joint pains, arthritis, cognitive defects, sleep disturbance, or fatigue. The cause of these symptoms is not known. There is some evidence that they result from an autoimmune response, in which a person’s immune system continues to respond even after the infection has been cleared.

Answer 7

lyme disease is transmitted by ticks, and usually shows up with a bullseye mark around where the tick is (or was). It can be treated and is especially dangerous to the young and the elderly.

Answer 8

Mostly rash, joint pain, fatigue and headache.. see the full range of explanations at this website
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/bacterial_viral/lyme_disease.html

Answer 9

i dont know much about it but i do know for all medical stuff like that check out:

www.webmd.com

any and all health concerns are on this website

Answer 10

Appearently, it effects their spelling.