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I have one igg band present, and 2 igm present (23 and 39). i have had symptoms off and on for years, and spend a lot of time camping and hiking. my absolute lymph were 3.3 and thyroid is a bit off. could i have had lyme for a long time, like years?
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Lyme disease: Lyme disease can be a recurrent or sustained infection, and aggressive management is required for a complete "cure". Long term Lyme's disease can have serious effects, so get a referral to an infectious disease physician for current treatment advice.
Answered 10/19/2020
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