What Does Chronic Lyme Disease Do?
Lyme is a complex disease that can be highly difficult to diagnose because symptoms are variable, lab tests aren’t always reliable, and Lyme can mimic other diseases. If you spend time in tick habitats or areas where Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections have been reported and develop symptoms of these infections, be sure to…
Lyme is a complex disease that can be highly difficult to diagnose because symptoms are variable, lab tests aren’t always reliable, and Lyme can mimic other diseases. If you spend time in tick habitats or areas where Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections have been reported and develop symptoms of these infections, be sure to let your doctor know about your exposures.
Contrary to popular belief, Lyme disease is not just an East Coast problem. In the last ten years, black-legged ticks have significantly expanded their range. In the US, these ticks inhabit 43 states and are found in half of the counties in those states.
What Does Chronic Lyme Disease Do?
Chronic Lyme disease is an ongoing Borrelia burgdorferi infection that can involve anybody system or tissue. The infection produces a wide range of symptoms and signs, which can be debilitating for some patients. Common symptoms include severe fatigue, migratory musculoskeletal pain, headaches, and impaired memory.
