Question 1

what are the symptoms of lyme's diease?

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Many and varied: Lyme disease can cause virtually any symptom in the world. Early lyme tends to cause non-specific flu-like symptoms & a rash. Then it tends to cause joint pains (esp. Knee pain) & fatigue. It often causes problems with memory & concentration & a variety of neurological symptoms. As it progresses it may be misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis etc.

Question 2

is igenex legitimate?  testing for lyme ?

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One of the best: The gold standard test for lyme is the western blot (WB) test. Igenex's WB is far superior to other labs' which makes it the lab of choice by most lyme specialists.See http://www.Igenex.Com/innovations3.Pdf
however, even this misses about 20% of those with lyme so if you suspect lyme ; the igenex WB is neg. Consider ks3 labs ; advanced lab. Services-see http://www.Betterhealthguy.Com/lyme/testing.

Question 3

what are the types of lyme desease and are they cureable?

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Many types: Lyme disease  is treatable and early therapy is  curative. The different  types depends on you symptoms - skin rash, arthritis, neurological, etc. Your physician can hep clarify this  for  you.

Question 4

lyme disease treatment?

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Lyme disease: There are several antibiotics that are highly effective in treating acute lyme disease. Effects on "chronic" lyme disease are less certain.  It should be treated at least 2-3 wks and some recommend a month.

Question 5

does lyme always cause fever?

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No: Primary lyme disease can present with a flu-like illness that may not include a fever. More advanced lyme disease may also have normal temps.

Question 6

does lyme disease cause fever?

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Yes: In the early stages, it can cause fever.

Question 7

lyme igg test .91 is this high?

Accepted Answer

Lyme testing: Results vary from lab to lab. If the elisa assay is positive it needs western blot confirmation. You need to discuss this with the doctor who ordered the test. Results will also vary with the time at which you were tested.

Question 8

does lyme cause skin disorders?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lyme disease can cause a red target like rash.  This will need further confirmation and treatment.

Question 9

how long does a lyme fever last?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

may mosquitoes carry lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Lime disease is caused by a bacteria that is spread by infected ticks. That tick must attach and feed on a person long enough that the germ is passed thru the bite.

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