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What occurs if lyme disease was left uncured?

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See details: One could develop cardiac, neurologic or arthritic complications.

Answered 3/26/2023

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Depends: Many people have chronic untreated lyme. The longer it goes undiagnosed and untreated, the harder it may be to treat. Symptoms are many, and can involve multiple systems.

Answered 9/1/2018

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Neurological issues: Lyme disease potential causes neurological signs and symptoms, and can seem similar to multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and even parkinson's disease. Clinicians need to be cautious regarding this infection, as treatment has potential to reverse the neurological problems, and result in a successful outcome. Not fully clear what the full effect of chronic lyme may be.

Answered 1/9/2015

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