How Do You Know If You Have A Lyme Disease?


Lyme disease has its own mysteries with various maladies which is why it is quite difficult to diagnose the disease. Lyme disease can manifest itself to different persons with a varied number of symptoms. According to Lyme Disease Specialist, this disease throws out of the rule book for modern medicine. With this disease, nothing is certain as each person is affected uniquely by it while the treatment is quite specific to each patient. One does not need to have a bull’s eye rash, a visible tick bite or flu-like a symptom to possess this disease.

Dr.Shor one of the most pioneer healthcare specialist in the field of Lyme disease suggests that if you are chasing a mystery illness which seems to progress continuously and intensely while showing the varied type of symptoms it is most probably a strong indicator for Lyme disease. Also if you are a relatively healthy person and seem to continue getting a diagnosis for autoimmune disorders then it could also be an indicator of Lyme disease. Another one indicator of Lyme disease is to take your body temperature every morning after waking up. Lyme disease thrives in a low body temperature.

With the symptoms of the disease so varied following are some of the symptoms of Lyme diseases and its co-infections.


Symptoms in Head, Neck, and Face:-
  • Headaches.
  • Migraines.
  • Tingling sensation on the face, cheeks or nose.
  • Facial paralysis.
  • Stiff neck.
  • Sore throat.
  • Multiple Sclerosis.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Depression.
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome.
  • Cushing's Disease.
  • Heightened allergic sensitivities.
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
  • Dyslexia.
  • Pain & stiffness in Jaw.
  • Unexplained weight loss or gain.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Upset stomach.
  • Irritable bladder.
Symptoms in Neurologic System:-
  • Burning in feet
  • Paralysis of limbs
  • Tremors or unexplained shaking
  • Seizures.
  • Stroke
  • Poor body balance.
  • Aggressive behavior/impulsiveness.
  • Difficulty in walking.
  • Lightheadedness.
  • Encephalitis.    
  • Meningitis.    
  • Encephalomyelitis    
  • Auditory processing problems.
  • Difficulty with multitasking.
  • Slowed speed of processing.
  • Word finding problems.
  • Difficulty with organization and planning.
Symptoms of General Well-being:-
  • Extreme fatigue.
  • Tiredness.
  • Exhaustion.
  • Unexplained fevers.
  • Low body temperature.
  • Forgetfulness.
  • Memory loss.
  • Heart block, murmur.
  • Confusion.    
  • Extreme PMS symptoms.
  • Heart palpitations.
  • Difficulty in thinking.
  • Difficulty with concentration.
  • Dysfunction of the thyroid.
  • Chest pain or rib soreness.
  • Bladder & Kidney problems    
  • Liver inflammation.
Treatment For Lyme Disease:

There is no specific treatment for Lyme disease. But during the first two weeks of the tick bite, there is an opportunity to reduce the concentration of microbes before they disseminate deeper into tissues with the help of conventional antibiotics. Lyme Disease Specialist mostly recommend doxycycline 100mg twice a day for at least 2-3 weeks. Along with medicinal treatment often therapies are recommended to get the best results and minimize the symptoms of the disease.
Location: Virginia, USA

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