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| CLDAdmin | Jun 3 2010, 04:40 PM Post #1 |
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The Tick Bite (fewer than 50% recall a tick bite or get/see the rash) Rash at site of bite Rashes on other parts of your body Rash basically circular, oval and spreading out (more generalized) Raised rash, disappearing and recurring Head, Face, Neck Unexplained hair loss Headache, mild or severe, Seizures Pressure in head, white matter lesions in brain (MRI) Twitching of facial or other muscles Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy, Horner's syndrome) Tingling of nose, (tip of) tongue, cheek or facial flushing Stiff or painful neck Jaw pain or stiffness Dental problems (unexplained) Sore throat, clearing throat a lot, phlegm ( flem ), hoarseness, runny nose Eyes/Vision Double or blurry vision Increased floating spots Pain in eyes, or swelling around eyes Oversensitivity to light Flashing lights/Peripheral waves/phantom images in corner of eyes Ears/Hearing Decreased hearing in one or both ears, plugged ears Buzzing in ears Pain in ears, oversensitivity to sounds Ringing in one or both ears Digestive and Excretory Systems Diarrhea Constipation Irritable bladder (trouble starting, stopping) or Interstitial cystitis Upset stomach (nausea or pain) or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Musculoskeletal System Bone pain, joint pain or swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome Stiffness of joints, back, neck, tennis elbow Muscle pain or cramps, (Fibromyalgia) Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Shortness of breath, can't get full/satisfying breath, cough Chest pain or rib soreness Night sweats or unexplained chills Heart palpitations or extra beats Endocarditis, Heart blockage Neurologic System Tremors or unexplained shaking Burning or stabbing sensations in the body Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Weakness, peripheral neuropathy or partial paralysis Pressure in the head Numbness in body, tingling, pinpricks Poor balance, dizziness, difficulty walking Increased motion sickness Lightheadedness, wooziness Psychological well-being Mood swings, irritability, bi-polar disorder Unusual depression Disorientation (getting or feeling lost) Feeling as if you are losing your mind Over-emotional reactions, crying easily Too much sleep, or insomnia Difficulty falling or staying asleep Narcolepsy, sleep apnea Panic attacks, anxiety Mental Capability Memory loss (short or long term) Confusion, difficulty in thinking Difficulty with concentration or reading Going to the wrong place Speech difficulty (slurred or slow) Stammering speech Forgetting how to perform simple tasks Reproduction and Sexuality Loss of sex drive Sexual dysfunction Unexplained menstral pain, irregularity Unexplained breast pain, discharge Testicular or pelvic pain General Well-being Phantom smells Unexplained weight gain, loss Extreme fatigue Swollen glands/lymph nodes Unexplained fevers (high or low grade) Continual infections (sinus, kidney, eye, etc.) Symptoms seem to change, come and go Pain migrates (moves) to different body parts Early on, experienced a "flu-like" illness, after which you have not since felt well. Low body temperature Allergies/Chemical sensitivities Increased effect from alcohol and possible worse hangover I think this list is a good resource. Not only for new people diagnosed with Lyme or people who are searching for a DX but also for long time sufferers. I keep the list handy because when a LLMD or someone asks my symptoms I forget most of them. So if I have the list I can say ok my symptoms are...and go through the list. That way I don't forget anything. This is from the webpage www.canlyme.com |
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| LiveandLearnGirl | Jun 4 2010, 12:07 AM Post #2 |
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Hello ALL- Thank you for writting such great information on Lyme Symptoms and for including Neuropsychiatric symptoms. Do not know if I saw it there but my Dad had Bell's Palsy of one side of his face, his face on that side still droops to this day but my Mom (who also has Chronic Lyme) and myself feel he has Lyme lying in his body but he has been lucky and has a great immune symstem. As far as the Neuropsychiatric symptoms I will say that when you herx it can be rare but I have experienced this and still am, your pschiatric symptoms can be worse when herxing. I have more anxiety and panic attacks when I herx or even when I am off my treatment. My doctor's who are in this field of medicine do not believe Lyme causes any Neuropsychiatric symptoms. Boy!!! Oh Boy! It is very difficult for me to speak of all my exact symptoms and what they have put me through for the past ten years and more but I will say for those of you experience the same or have you are NOT alone at all! We are all here together!! |
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| Beatrix25 | Jan 26 2013, 11:25 AM Post #3 |
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Hello Guys Lyme disease is an growing contagious illness due to at least three varieties of harmful bacteria from the genus Borrelia.Lyme illness is the most common tick-borne illness in the North Hemisphere.Borrelia is passed on to people by the mouthful of attacked ticks that belong to a few varieties of the genus Ixodes.Thanks a lot!! |
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