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Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial organism that is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected tick. Most people bitten by an infected tick develop a characteristic skin rash around the area of the bite. The rash may feel hot to the touch, and vary in size, shape, and color, but it will often have a “bull’s eye” appearance (a red ring with a clear center). However, there are those who will not develop the rash, which makes Lyme disease hard to diagnose because its symptoms and signs mimic those of many other diseases. Seven to 10 days following an infected tick’s bite, the first stage of Lyme disease begins with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain. Neurological complications most often occur in the second stage of Lyme disease, with numbness, pain, weakness, Bell’s palsy (paralysis of the facial muscles), visual disturbances, and meningitis symptoms such as fever, stiff neck, and severe headache. Other problems, which may not appear until weeks, months, or years after a tick bite, include decreased concentration, irritability, memory and sleep disorders, and nerve damage in the arms and legs.

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The early use of antibiotics can prevent persistent, recurrent, and refractory Lyme disease. The duration of therapy should be guided by clinical response, rather than by an arbitrary (i.e., 30 day) treatment course. In a few patients symptoms of persisting infection may continue or recur, requiring additional antibiotic treatment. Varying degrees of permanent joint or nervous system damage may develop in patients with late chronic Lyme disease. I

Patients with lyme disease should consider supplementing their antibiotic regimen with a nutritional regimen including fish oil and/or borage seed oil in additional to a high potency multivitamin/mineral. For those experiencing muscle pain and spasm, a calcium/magnesium supplement may be helpful. CoQ10 and other mitochondrial nutrients (e.g., carnitine and lipoic acid) promote energy production. Intravenous nutrients, such as vitamin C and B vitamins, are often utilized for immune function enhancement.

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... Where you live or vacation can affect your chances of getting Lyme disease. So can the type of outdoor activities you enjoy. The most common risk factors for Lyme disease include: Spending time in woo...
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... You can decrease your chances of contracting Lyme disease by taking some simple precautions: Wear long pants and sleeves. When walking in wooded or grassy areas, wear shoes, long pants tucked into soc...
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... Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause: Chronic joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis), particularly of your knee Neurological symptoms, such as facial palsy and neuropathy Cognitive defects, such as imp...
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... Antibiotics are the standard treatment for Lyme disease in its early stages. For adults, doctors may recommend such antibiotic drugs as doxycycline (Doryx, Monodox), cefuroxime (Ceftin) or amoxicillin...
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