Q: could i have lyme disease? not posible its recent. borrelia oct 14 igm = 1.00 (1-1.5 inconclusive), jan 15 igm = 1.53 (1.5+pos) igg = 0.16 (<1.00neg)

See details: The lab results sre unimpressive. I strongly doubt Lyme disease based on your lab results. Without your symptoms and results of a Western blot it is impossible to answer. I

Q: do all ticks carry borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes lyme disease?

No: LD is spread by specific species of ticks if and only if they acquire the germ in their life cycle. In the US, Ixodes scapularis, the black legged tick is the main problem for northeast &amp; upper north central US; the western blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus is the problem for the west coast.

Q: is the lyme spirochete (borrelia) the only infectious cause of raynaud's? if not, what are some other infections that cause this?

Not likely: Raynaud's is either primary or secondary.Primary raynaud's means there is no known reason for it (idiopathic)and that it is not part of a more severe autoimmune disease such as lupus or scleroderma.Likely there's a genetic link since this can run in families. Secondary raynaud's is a more severe form that is part of an autoimmune disease.It's not well documented that any infections cause raynaud's.

Q: resting pulse night 40, max pulse training 209. 40 years old. ultrasound/stress test ok. just tested pos for borrelia igg. can lyme do this if so why?

EKG: Lyme disease can cause some arrhythmias so you should be sure to have an EKG if you have not had one. It is possible you are also just in great shape, and have a low resting pulse reflecting this.

Q: what causes lyme disease?

Borrelia burgdorferi: This spirochete bacterium is transmitted by the bite of an ixodes tick.

Q: may lyme disease re occur?

Yes: Lyme disease may recur in 2 ways. It can be very difficult to fully eliminate, so even if someone has been successfully treated, the borrelia bacteria that cause lyme may be in the dormant cyst stage and may reactivate if the patient undergoes physical or emotional stress. Even if borrelia has been eradicated, being exposed to the bacteria again via insect bite etc. Can result in recurrence.

Q: could i have lyme disease?

Yes: But you haven't listed any symptoms, so it's hard to give opinion. Lyme disease symptoms are similar to many others, and can be tested for by your doctor.

Q: how do i know if i have lyme?

See details: If you have a history of a deer tick bite and the characteristic bulls-eye rash you probably have lyme disease. Otherwise, there is nothing specific upon which to rely. If the symptoms are compatible and the blood work for lyme is positive then you have the diagnosis. Otherwise, you do not.

Q: is lyme disease prevalent in the us?

YES: No one knows for sure how many people in the US have lyme disease; one estimate I have seen is 115,000 but the number is likely much higher.The CDC says there are about 27,000 new cases a year but estimates only 1 in 10 are reported, so the CDC estimate is 270,000 new cases per year. Some Lyme experts feel only 1 in 25 cases are reported, which would mean nearly 700,000 new cases a year. See comment.

Question 1

what exactly does borrelia burgdorferi do to your cells to cause lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Multiple imbalances: Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria have the most complex genome of any bacteria & create multiple imbalances.They can infect any organ & prevent that organ from functioning properly & elicit an inflammatory response.   They suppress immune function, often opening the door for other infections, produce microbial toxins, create hormonal imbalances etc. See http://ldnr.Us/lyme_disease_pathophysiology.Html.

Question 2

could i have lyme disease? not posible its recent. borrelia  oct 14 igm = 1.00 (1-1.5 inconclusive), jan 15 igm = 1.53 (1.5+pos) igg = 0.16 (<1.00neg)

Accepted Answer

See details: The lab results sre unimpressive. I strongly doubt Lyme disease based on your lab results. Without your symptoms and results of a Western blot it is impossible to answer. I

Question 3

do all ticks carry borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: LD is spread by specific species of ticks if and only if  they acquire the germ in their life cycle. In the US, Ixodes scapularis, the black legged tick is the main problem for northeast &amp; upper north central US; the western blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus is the problem for the west coast.

Question 4

is the lyme spirochete (borrelia) the only infectious cause of raynaud's?  if not, what are some other infections that cause this?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Raynaud's is either primary or secondary.Primary raynaud's means there is no known reason for it (idiopathic)and that it is not part of a more severe autoimmune disease such as lupus or scleroderma.Likely there's a genetic link since this can run in families. Secondary raynaud's is a more severe form that is part of an autoimmune disease.It's not well documented that any infections cause raynaud's.

Question 5

resting pulse night 40, max pulse training 209. 40 years old. ultrasound/stress test ok. just tested pos for borrelia igg. can lyme do this if so why?

Accepted Answer

EKG: Lyme disease can cause some arrhythmias so you should be sure to have an EKG if you have not had one. It is possible you are also just in great shape, and have a low resting pulse reflecting this.

Question 6

what causes lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Borrelia burgdorferi: This spirochete bacterium is transmitted by the bite of an ixodes tick.

Question 7

may lyme disease re occur?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lyme disease may recur in 2 ways.  It can be very difficult to fully eliminate, so even if someone has been successfully treated, the borrelia bacteria that cause lyme may be in the dormant cyst stage and may reactivate if the patient undergoes physical or emotional stress.  Even if borrelia has been eradicated, being exposed to the bacteria again via insect bite etc. Can result in recurrence.

Question 8

could i have lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But you haven't listed any symptoms, so it's hard to give opinion. Lyme disease symptoms are similar to many others, and can be tested for by your doctor.

Question 9

how do i know if i have lyme?

Accepted Answer

See details: If you have a history of a deer tick bite and the characteristic bulls-eye rash you probably have lyme disease. Otherwise, there is nothing specific upon which to rely. If the symptoms are compatible and the blood work for lyme is positive then you have the diagnosis. Otherwise, you do not.

Question 10

is lyme disease prevalent in the us?

Accepted Answer

YES: No one knows for sure how many people in the US have lyme disease; one estimate I have seen is 115,000 but the number is likely much higher.The CDC says there are about 27,000 new cases a year but estimates only 1 in 10 are reported, so the CDC estimate is 270,000 new cases per year. Some Lyme experts feel only 1 in 25 cases are reported, which would mean nearly 700,000 new cases a year. See comment.

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