Question 1

can your body clear lyme disease on its own? whats the longest that can take? im worried that i got it years ago but never tested for it. could it cause long term symptoms if this happened?

Accepted Answer

: Although somewhat controversial, some infectious disease specialists believe that chronic Lyme disease can develop in some.  See a specialist and investigate this.

Question 2

can one get lyme disease if accidently eat a tick ?

Accepted Answer

Never heard of: Although one can imagine that a tick could have attached to the intestinal lining and thereby transmitting the infection, it is likely that the tick would not have survived the passage in the stomach where there are acid and enzymes. At any rate, I am not aware of this mode of transmission.

Question 3

what are the most common side effects of lyme disease say 5-10 years later?

Accepted Answer

See details: Neurologic, cardiac and arthritic issues are possible.

Question 4

what are side effects when using doxycycline to treat lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reactions: Can be very serious side effects if there is: difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, swelling of tongue, diarrhea with or without bloody stools, severe headaches, severe skin reactions like urticaria, blistered or pealing skin. Common and relatively mild se are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite mild temporary skin rash with or without itching, sensitivity to sunlight. But, overall quite safe.

Question 5

can a tick spread lyme disease without the tick actually biting somewhere on your body?

Accepted Answer

No: A tick must be attached and really engorged before it transmit disease.

Question 6

if one has a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder for 4 yrs &  symptoms worsen during a lyme disease herx, what should one conclude?

Accepted Answer

DID + Stress = worse: It is highly likely that the state you live in with did is rather stable and you do your best to keep things known, quiet, and "comfortable." illness/trauma or other unpredictable intrusions into this will tend to worsen your symptoms as it unbalances your world. Will likely stay that way unless you get professional psychological help during the crisis while you address the 'new' issue. Good luck!

Question 7

i would like to know the length or time frames for the various stages of lyme disease, from  one's "innoculation", to late stage. thankyou.?

Accepted Answer

Highly variable: Acute lyme symptoms can occur 3-30 days after innoculation and are generally non-specific flu-like symptoms, with a rash 70% of the time. This lasts a few days to a few weeks. "late stage" symptoms can appear within weeks of infection but in some cases don't appear for years. A healthy immune system may keep lyme at bay until another stressor occurs. See my comment for more info & links.

Question 8

what does one do if they got treatment for lyme disease, but still getting same sympthoms and test now coming up negative? test was wrong 2x last time

Accepted Answer

May be it is not: lyme disease and something else discuss with your doctor or get a second opinion.

Question 9

can someone  with lyme disease have symmetrical joint pain on both sides?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It occurs. But it may not be do to lyme as well. Irrespective, you should be on a 1-3 month course of doxycline 100 mg bid. Lyme arthritis is unpleasant. Late neurologic disease is unnecessary and worse.

Question 10

is it typical for a person with lyme disease to have symmetrical joint pain on both sides?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lyme disease can cause symmetric polyarthralgias - pain in numerous joints on both sides of the body.  Although rare, lyme disease is usually easy to treat if identifed quickly.  There are blood tests so if you and your dr have a concern, it shoud be pretty quick to rule in/out.

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What are side effects when using doxycycline to treat lyme disease?

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Can a tick spread lyme disease without the tick actually biting somewhere on your body?

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If one has a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder for 4 yrs & symptoms worsen during a lyme disease herx, what should one conclude?

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I would like to know the length or time frames for the various stages of lyme disease, from one's "innoculation", to late stage. thankyou.?

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What does one do if they got treatment for lyme disease, but still getting same sympthoms and test now coming up negative? test was wrong 2x last time

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