Question 1

i received some partial information about a test for estrogen. is "9" in normal limits? i've been crying and having anxiety issues for over a year.  i also have lyme disease and perhaps bartonella.

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Different : Different labs use different ranges of "normal" "high" and "low" for the tests they run, so a 9 from one lab might be normal and a 9 from another lab might not be.  The other thing that makes estrogen tricky in particular is that "normal" varies throughout the month according to your menstrual cycle which will also affect the reading of the test.  The best thing to do is to call the doctor that ordered the test and speak with them.  They will have the normal range numbers from that particular lab available to them and will be able to give you the information you need.

Question 2

how doyou feel in early stages of lyme disease?

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Not well: Lyme disease presents early with a classic rash which is an expanding circle of redness clearing in the center.  There may be fever, chills, malaise, headache, stiff neck, and involvement of joints (arthritis), the heart, and the nervous system may all follow.  It is due to a spiral bacteria transmitted by deer ticks (borellia burgdorfii), and should be treated aggressively to prevent long illness.

Question 3

caught lyme early on doxy how will i feel?

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Better: Hopefully, the Doxycycline should resolve the problem.

Question 4

lyme disease bullseye how long does it last?

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Variable: While the length of time the bullseye may last it is usually fairly transient and is gone within 7-10 days at most.

Question 5

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 6

what can i do to decrease the odds of developing early lyme disease?

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Avoid ticks: Wear long sleeves, cover pants with socks. Use insect repellant amd examine your skin for ticks when returning from tick prone areas. If exposed see doctor for examination of tick and early course of antibiotics.

Question 7

my sister was diagnosed with early lyme disease. what does this mean?

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Seek treatment: Lyme disease is a tick-borne bacterial infection.  If treated early, it resolves without future consequences. If not treated early, it can evolve into a chronic problem that is almost impossible to resolve. So if your sister has "early" lyme disease, tell her to seek treatment as soon as possible.

Question 8

scientists have discovered any symptoms of lyme disease that last forever?

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See details: Chronic lyme disease is a very controversial issue. Symptoms can be controlled but not by taking endless antibiotics. The proper medication depends on what specific symptoms one is treating.

Question 9

how long does a lyme fever last?

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see details: A few days to as long as 2 weeks.

Question 10

what are the tests for lyme (early)?

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ELISA/West blot.: The 2 main best tests, early or late, are elisa and western blot.  Elisa or serology is used for screening for an antibody response to the b. Burgdorferi spirochete responsible for the disease, while the western blot is a specific test that makes sure the positive response is not a false positive, or a reaction to something else.  Pcr, or polymerase chain reaction is another possible test.

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