Question 1

i have lymes disease. what can i expect?

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See details: You can expect to be treated with antibiotics and have your symptoms resolve.

Question 2

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

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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 3

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 4

does lyme disease cause fever?

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

Question 5

may mosquitoes carry lyme disease?

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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.

Question 6

any special test for lyme disease?

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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.

Question 7

can back pain be from lyme disease?

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Yes: The signs and symptoms of lyme disease vary and usually affect more than one system. The skin, joints and nervous system are affected most often.

Question 8

are there any test for lyme disease?

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Many tests: There are many tests for lyme disease, but none are totally reliable. The ELISA test is positive in about half of those infected. The western blot test is positive in ~70% of cases, but most labs don't do a thorough enough version- i recommend igenex labs. Pcr tests are positive only ~20% of the time. A new test, a culture by advanced laboratories may detect lyme in >80% of cases so may be best.

Question 9

what are blood tests for lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

ELISA/West blot.: The 2 main tests are elisa and western blot.  Elisa or serology is used for screening to see if there is 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 to this and not a false positive, or a reaction to something else.  Pcr, or polymerase chain reaction is another possible test.

Question 10

can lyme disease harm my unborn child?

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YES!!!: There is strong evidence that mothers with lyme disease can pass lyme disease onto their baby in utero, which can result in fetal death/stillbirth, or the baby being born with lyme disease (which may manifest as autism among other problems). Fortunately, treating the mother with antibiotics during pregnancy generally prevents the baby from being infected.  Seek care from a lyme specialist.

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