I am a 51 year old female. I don't ever rmember being biten by a tick. But over the last year I have been noticing joint pain in my knees,elbows,wrists,back,and neck, Easily fatigued, Headaches,Some troubles with remembering things, Lack of energy/lethargic/. Upset with myself because I don't want to do too much any,more.
2007-03-22 11:57:33 · 4 answers · asked by td4elbee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. 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. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
2007-03-22 12:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of those symptoms are very common with Lyme disease. In addition, many Lyme victims experience much weight gain and lack of appetite. The disease will leave a bullseye rash around the area where you are bitten for about 2 weeks. Nevertheless, if you have these symptoms, definitely talk to your doctor.
2007-03-22 12:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by paintballmjm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It starts with a lesion. Then comes fever, fatigue, malaise, headache, and a stiff neck that last several weeks. Eventually chronic arthritis sets in.
2007-03-22 12:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dawn S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! you sound just like me! I'm 59 and have been feeling like that for about a year. Can't get anyone to help. Maybe we do have Lyme...hope not.
2007-03-22 12:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by ms4tee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋