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A 46-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. John Berryman
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
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.
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