Question 1

are there any symptoms of lyme disease that last?

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All of them can last: Lyme disease is a chronic infection. It can affect any organ system in the body.It does not go away on its own, so symptoms will last your entire life, often progressively spreading and worsening, unless it is effectively treated.The longer it is present before starting treatment the longer it can take to treat effectively & some authorities feel it may be impossible to fully eradicate in some cases.

Question 2

how long do the symptoms of lyme disease last for?

Accepted Answer

Until it is cured: Lyme disease is a chronic infection. It can affect any organ system in the body.It does not go away on its own, so symptoms will last your entire life, often progressively spreading and worsening, unless it is effectively treated.The longer it is present before starting treatment the longer it can take to treat effectively & some authorities feel it may be impossible to fully eradicate in some cases.

Question 3

for what length of time do the symptoms of lyme disease last?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: It depends on the symptoms. If it is primary disease and the flu-like symptoms, they last about 1-2 weeks.

Question 4

signs and symptoms of lyme disease and how long does it last?

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Many sxs/until cured: Lyme can cause virtually any symptom, but classically starts with rash & mild flu-like symptoms, then joint pains (often 1st in knees) & fatigue.It often causes problems with memory/concentration/word finding &  vision. Neurological sxs can mimic ms & als. It can cause sxs similar to chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, lupus & other autoimmune diseases-also cardiac sxs.It lasts life-long unless treated.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

symptoms of lyme disease easy to see?

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Easy to see but...: The symptoms of lyme are very easy to see but it may be hard to recognize these as lyme. Classic symptom of bullseye rash only seen in half or less, then flu-like symptoms, then migrating joint pains (often 1st in knees), fatigue, poor memory/concentration, can't find right word, blurred vision. Can cause virtually any symptom, often misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, MS etc.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Pain, fatigue and...: Lyme can cause virtually any symptom, but classically starts with rash & mild flu-like symptoms, then joint pains (often 1st in knees) & fatigue. It often causes problems with memory/concentration/word finding & blurred vision. Neurological sxs can mimic MS & als. It can cause sxs similar to chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases-also cardiac sxs.

Question 9

what r symptoms if u have lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Flu-like with rash: 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.
http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/.

Question 10

lyme disease- what's increasing my symptoms?

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Many possibilities: Lyme is a complex illness. Many with lyme have co-infections like babesia & bartonella, as well as chronic sinusitis, intestinal parasites & candidiasis. Antibiotic treatment can increase symptoms by creating die-off (toxicity from killed bacteria) and imbalances of gastrointestinal flora, leading to food allergies. Like all illness, stress can also aggravate symptoms and having lyme is stressful!

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