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A 45-year-old female asked about a male:

My son was diagnosed with lyme and has finished his antibiotics and the nurse of the doctor told me they're done treating him yet he still has symptom?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

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Lyme's disease: Sometimes patients develop an autoimmune reaction where symptoms persist despite adequate antibiotic treatment.

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Still waiting for Lyme disease blood test results. If it is positive will i need antibiotics from an IV since I am having neurological symptoms?

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A 27-year-old male asked:

I was diagnosed with lyme disease in 2017 and didnt finish my antibiotics and now i have joint aches mostly in my back and knees. In February 2020 had blood drawn and was told they couldnt find any traces of lyme in my blood. what does this mean?

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My son got Lyme disease over the summer. He took antibiotics and now hes starting to get sick again, How is that possible?

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My son has a lot big red bumps thought bug bites more appear one had ring around it should he be tested for Lyme? Doc said didn't have to but would

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