Question 1

swollen middle finger- 10 days, swollen 2nd toe- 1 day - no injury, elevated sed rate and elevated crp.  all other standard and rheumatoid , gout blood work markers normal.  lyme disease- neg - thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Osteomyelitis: Two blood cultures and monitor for fever. Start antibiotics after culture. Obtain a MRI.
Infection is one possible cause.

Question 2

how do you stop hand trembles that he has from lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Need to know cause.: I do not think trembles related to lyme disease.Need to be evaluated by a neurologist.?famillial tremor ?early Parkinson's

Question 3

would it be ok to have foot surgery while i'm being treated for lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although let your doctor know what antimicrobial you. Are being treated with.

Question 4

last year i was hiking and was bit multiple times by horseflies. 1 bite swelled very large on my foot and another had a "bullseye" looking rash. i've had many health issues since then that seem lyme disease related. who can i contact to get tested?

Accepted Answer

Your Family Doctor: You should consult your family doctor. If you don't have one,then go to a clinic. Horse flies bite will not cause Lyme Didease. But you can be checked by physical exam and blood test

Question 5

does pheriferal neuropathy caused by lyme disease go away by itself after healing lyme?   my left foot  is burning...i can't get no sleep because of it

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: This is one situation in which i would urge a 2nd opinion with a neurologist if you have not already seen one.  If the neuropathy is related to lyme disease (and imo that is a large "if") the injury to the nerves heals very slowly. A neurologist would rule out other causes and offer you meds which are often very helpful in minimizing the symptoms.

Question 6

26 yo female with severe knee and hand pain in the morning along with pain on balls of feet. pain also in middle of night.possible ra or lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Anything is possible: No need to speculate. Go see your family doctor for evaluation, testing & treatment options. S/he can refer you to a rheumatologist if necessary.

Question 7

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 8

do you treat lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually need treatment with antibiotics

Question 9

how do you get lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Bite of infected tic: Lime disease is spread by ticks that have acquired the germ in the past and it stays in their system. A tick bite from another of the same species without the LD germ will not do it. The tick must get on your body, settle in for a feeding & feed long enough to pass the germ to you (hours).

Question 10

do fleas cause lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Spirochete in fleas: The organism (borellia sp.) that causes lyme disease has been found in fleas and mosquitos but has not yet been found to contribute to transmission of lyme disease in humans this way.

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