Question 1

is it possible to have lyme disease and no rash?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The bite or characteristic rash may be in a area that the affected person cannot see such as the back or scalp.

Question 2

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 3

can lyme disease be in your body and only manifest a small rash when under stress?

Accepted Answer

Lyme Disease: A small, red bump may appear at the site of the tick bite.This small bump is normal after a tick bite and doesn't indicate lyme disease.However, over the next few days, the redness may expand forming a rash in a bull's-eye pattern, with a red outer ring surrounding a clear area.The rash, called erythema migrans, is one of the hallmarks of lyme disease.

Question 4

could i have lyme disease? i was bitten about 4 years ago and had the rash for about 6 weeks.  i never got very ill, but now i have symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Symptoms of primary Lyme disease do not occur 4 years after the bite.

Question 5

nerve pain in rt u/le & head. lyme disease that took 2.5yrs to dx. is there anything i can do for the horrific nerve pain/mms pain in extreme flares??

Accepted Answer

YES: It is important to consult your PCP since many new anti-inflammatory agents/pain medication, non- narcotic in nature, are now on the market and very effective for nerve pain: Lyrica, Neurontin, Savella, (milnacipran) SSRI and SNRI inhibitors are just examples.

Question 6

had a bullseye rash about 3 years ago, haven't really felt good since. found info on lyme disease while trying to find some help.should i be tested?

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Lyme disease: can be diagnosed and treated by your family doctor.  If symptoms continue, a Lyme disease specialist can help.     Your doc or the local medical society or hospital can refer you. Yes, please see doc and get tested but know that Lyme results and symptoms are mysterious.  If you have symptoms see doc even if lab work says not. Peace and good health.

Question 7

can you get bit by a tick and get lyme disease without ever getting a rash or knowing you ever got bit?

Accepted Answer

Yes: About 70% of people who develop lyme do not remember a tick bite or the characteristic rash.

Question 8

i have the bullseye rash around a tick bite but no other symptoms of lyme disease. should i still get a test done?

Accepted Answer

Get Rx & blood test!: A bullseye rash around a tick bite is considered proof of lyme disease.If you do not have symptoms yet, you almost certainly will over time. It takes time for a blood test to turn positive & you should not wait for this; the earlier you start treatment the better the outcome.Many lyme specialists advise Doxycycline 200 mg 2x/day for a month to be safe.Also get tested for co-infections like babesia.

Question 9

can you be bitten by a tick and not know? maybe on my head in my hair? having numerous symptoms for a month. wondering if i have lyme disease..

Accepted Answer

See details: About 70% of patients with documented lyme disease never remember having a tick bite or the characteristic rash. If you believe you may have lyme disease, see your doctor and get tested.

Question 10

what can be done for a lyme disease rash when it's painful?

Accepted Answer

Lyme rash: A bull-s eye rash typical of lyme disease can beome infected. The bacterial cause is usually staph or strep which the usual antibiotic, doxycycline, does not cover. An additional antibiotic maybe needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Can you get bit by a tick and get lyme disease without ever getting a rash or knowing you ever got bit?

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I have the bullseye rash around a tick bite but no other symptoms of lyme disease. should i still get a test done?

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Can you be bitten by a tick and not know? maybe on my head in my hair? having numerous symptoms for a month. wondering if i have lyme disease..

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What can be done for a lyme disease rash when it's painful?

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