Question 1

7 yo son - stomach ache on and off all day, lots of bms, headache and temp 100.5 before bed. was a little tired today but acted pretty normal. bite by a tick maybe a month ago. should i worry about covid, lyme disease? worried!

Accepted Answer

Many causes: A number of conditions may be possible, including COVID 19. If he does not improve, please request testing at your local center. Other causes include viral gastroenteritis, and providing a probiotic,fluids, avoiding dairy products until well, may be helpful. The addition of bananas and rice to his diet may be helpful. Watch for high fever, headache, vomiting, less frequent urination and rash.

Question 2

is it okay to take a break from amoxicillin for lyme disease? the stomach pain is really bothering me.

Accepted Answer

Consult prescriber: If not already tried then try taking Amoxicillin with food to reduce stomach irritation. If no relief your doctor can review your condition, medication & adverse effects & determine if an alternative is appropriate. You should not have to suffer with stomach pain. Another med may be just as good without adverse effect.

Question 3

have upper stomach pain neausea for over 6 years saw several gastro drs, did alot of test, saw several nerve drs did alot of test, found nothing wrong i have in past shingles in head took my eye sight and lyme disease why am i so sick?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without additional history, physical examination may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor to see if you may be depressed. Depression is treatable. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 4

had possible tick bite. after 3 days a bit of nausea en slight abdominal discomfort. no other symptoms. is nausea 3 days after bite a possible symptom? or is this more rare and is muscle ache and fever more a sign of lyme disease? thank you !!

Accepted Answer

Differences: Accounting for differences between European and North American Lyme disease, nausea and abdominal discomfort would not be typical for acute Lyme, while muscle aches and fever would be much more common, but highly non-specific. Any rash should be timely evaluated.

Question 5

my wife suffers from lymes disease she has terrible abdominal cramps and now when she burps it tastes like she has been drinking vodka but we dont drink?

Accepted Answer

Cramps: Abdominal cramps lasting more than a few hours could be a sign of acute infection, "food poisoning," irritable bowel, or an inflammatory bowel disorder.  Persistent cramps could be a sign of a parasite or other long-term infection/infestation.  If there is fever, tenderness, loss of appetite, disappearance of bowel movements, or change in her appearance, call doctor now.

Question 6

i began taking doxycylin one week ago for possible lymes disease, and have been experiencing bloating, mild tenderness in my abdomen, and swollen feet?

Accepted Answer

See details: Then call the doctor who prescribed it. It is likely a drug reaction.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of lyme disease for a child?

Accepted Answer

Please see below.: Early symptoms of lyme disease can include rash, flulike illness characterized by fever, chills, achy muscles or joints, headache, and malaise. In the area of the tick bite, lymph nodes can be enlarged and tender. Later, facial paralysis, meningitis, arthritis, and/or arrhythmias may develop.

Question 8

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 9

do i need to have a fever to have lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Most people with lyme disease do not have fever.

Question 10

is lyme disease considered a parasitic worm?

Accepted Answer

No: Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called a spirochete. The class of the organism is Borrelia.

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7 yo son - stomach ache on and off all day, lots of bms, headache and temp 100.5 before bed. was a little tired today but acted pretty normal. bite by a tick maybe a month ago. should i worry about covid, lyme disease? worried!

A member asked:

Is it okay to take a break from amoxicillin for lyme disease? the stomach pain is really bothering me.

A member asked:

Have upper stomach pain neausea for over 6 years saw several gastro drs, did alot of test, saw several nerve drs did alot of test, found nothing wrong i have in past shingles in head took my eye sight and lyme disease why am i so sick?

A member asked:

Had possible tick bite. after 3 days a bit of nausea en slight abdominal discomfort. no other symptoms. is nausea 3 days after bite a possible symptom? or is this more rare and is muscle ache and fever more a sign of lyme disease? thank you !!

A member asked:

My wife suffers from lymes disease she has terrible abdominal cramps and now when she burps it tastes like she has been drinking vodka but we dont drink?

A member asked:

I began taking doxycylin one week ago for possible lymes disease, and have been experiencing bloating, mild tenderness in my abdomen, and swollen feet?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of lyme disease for a child?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Do i need to have a fever to have lyme disease?

A member asked:

Is lyme disease considered a parasitic worm?

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