A member asked:

Tick bite still itches after months and now having some pain and swelling in knee. have been tested for lyme and it was negative? now what?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Test is not reliable: See your doc again and revisit the symptoms . The test may be negative at a high negative rate but still have the process. Would go over the symptoms with the doc and have the doc look at the original site and describe any rash that you might have had. Sometimes if symptoms persist then the person is treated anyhow. Best wisehes

Answered 8/29/2018

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What does the DR say: There are numerous reasons why you may have trouble with your knee. Have you seen a rheumatologist or orthopedic specialist? Itching is not a sign of Lyme disease. What does your DR say?

Answered 9/7/2018

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