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Can your body clear lyme disease on its own? whats the longest that can take? im worried that i got it years ago but never tested for it. could it cause long term symptoms if this happened?

Q: can your body clear lyme disease on its own? whats the longest that can take? im worried that i got it years ago but never tested for it. could it cause long term symptoms if this happened?

: Although somewhat controversial, some infectious disease specialists believe that chronic Lyme disease can develop in some. See a specialist and investigate this.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Although somewhat controversial, some infectious disease specialists believe that chronic Lyme disease can develop in some. See a specialist and investigate this.

Answered 8/30/2023

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Chronic Lyme disease is real. My uncle and brother have chronic conditions , but different, from Lyme disease.

Answered 8/31/2023

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A member asked:

Can your body clear lyme disease on its own? whats the longest that can take? im worried that i got it years ago but never tested for it. could it cause long term symptoms if this happened?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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