Question 1

can lyme disease harm my unborn child?

Accepted Answer

YES!!!: There is strong evidence that mothers with lyme disease can pass lyme disease onto their baby in utero, which can result in fetal death/stillbirth, or the baby being born with lyme disease (which may manifest as autism among other problems). Fortunately, treating the mother with antibiotics during pregnancy generally prevents the baby from being infected.  Seek care from a lyme specialist.

Question 2

can lyme disease be passed on from father to his new baby?

Accepted Answer

Not directly but...: There is evidence lyme could be sexually transmitted because semen can have live spirochetes, & if the mother becomes infected there is strong evidence babies can be born with lyme. However, if the mom is not infected the baby will not have lyme. The only way we think it might be transmitted from one person to another is sexually, congenitally, via blood transfusions & perhaps via nursing a baby.

Question 3

can i pass lyme disease onto my baby either in the womb or by breastfeeding?

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Possibly: It could happen, but first make sure you have a second opinion on your diagnosis, as this is often overdiagnosed and the tests for lyme disease are often misinterpreted.

Question 4

i had a baby 2 weeks & 4 days ago. pcp thinks i may have lyme disease & gave me augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 875mg for infection.  is it safe to breastfeed?

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Safe: Drug details for Augmenting reveal probably safe.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of new lyme disease if you don't have a rash?

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If you don't have...: ...The characteristic circular rash (erythema migrans), the only symptoms are often aches, fatigue, and others usually associated with flu. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. If you're worried about it, see a doctor and have lyme titres done.

Question 6

i have lyme disease and my d dimmers were extremely elevated?

Accepted Answer

May be related to it: It could be related to your inflamation - especially any vascular issues. This will depend on the manfestations that you are  having. You can discuss that with your physician.

Question 7

if you got lyme disease you can't get it again. is that true?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no permanent immunity.

Question 8

tick bite not lyme disease that won't heal, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Sounds like you need to see doctor for an exam to make certain nothing else is going on.

Question 9

i have a pet, how can i make sure they don't bring home lyme disease infected ticks?

Accepted Answer

Lyme ticks: Discuss this with your veterinarian.  It is very important to decrease your exposure to these tics.

Question 10

does lyme disease go away?

Accepted Answer

Not if untreated.: Untreated Lyme disease can progress to have cardiac (heart) and neurologic (brain and nerves) complications. If left untreated too long some damage can be permanent. Lyme disease can be treated with common antibiotics. If you have symptoms, like a bullseye rash, joint pains, fevers, or headache, and have a reasonable chance of exposure, please see a doctor for testing and treatment.

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