What were your first symptoms of Lyme?

6 Early Symptoms of Lyme Disease

• RASH. A small red bump is likely to appear at the sight of any tick bite, and does not necessarily mean you’ve contracted Lyme disease.
• FATIGUE.
• HEADACHE.
• FEVER AND CHILLS.
• BODY ACHE.
• SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES.

What conditions are similar to the symptoms of Lyme disease?

Some people call Lyme disease “the great imitator,” because it can be confused with a number of other conditions, including:

• Chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Fibromyalgia.
• Multiple sclerosis.
• Depression.
• Of course, rheumatoid arthritis.

Can Lyme cause diarrhea?

Children and adolescents often exhibit Lyme disease symptoms in the GI tract. These include abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and blood in the stool. Gastrointestinal Lyme disease may mimic colitis or Crohn’s disease.

Can Lyme disease cause extreme fatigue?

Some people may develop several rashes in different parts of their body. Around 1 in 3 people with Lyme disease won’t develop a rash. Some people with Lyme disease also have flu-like symptoms in the early stages, such as: tiredness (fatigue)

What are the 3 stages of Lyme disease?

There are three stages of Lyme disease.

• Stage 1 is called early localized Lyme disease. The bacteria have not yet spread throughout the body.
• Stage 2 is called early disseminated Lyme disease. The bacteria have begun to spread throughout the body.
• Stage 3 is called late disseminated Lyme disease.

How long can you have Lyme disease without knowing?

Symptoms. Late Lyme disease usually develops 6-36 months after a person first receives the causal infectious tick bite. The symptoms of late Lyme disease differ from the earlier stages. In North America, joint pain and swelling is very common.

Does Lyme cause stomach issues?

Rarely does acute Lyme disease cause gastrointestinal symptoms, but occasionally nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal pain can occur. More commonly, digestive symptoms such as constipation, gas/bloating, and abdominal discomfort occur in chronic or late-stage Lyme disease.

What does a Lyme flare up feel like?

a red, expanding bull’s-eye rash at the site of the tick bite. fatigue, chills, and general feeling of illness. itching. headache.

What should you not eat with Lyme disease?

The ‘red flag’ foods that feed inflammation and Lyme are gluten, dairy, and sugar. Many of us have experimented with various gluten-free, dairy-free or other diets. Some individuals get positive results, while others continue to struggle with digestive issues.

Can stress cause a Lyme flare up?

Stress, it turns out, is a leading factor in Lyme relapse. “Getting that stressed out is like walking into a minefield of ticks,” my doctor told me. Stress causes a release of cortisol, which can speed up the reproduction of Lyme bacteria.

What are the neurologic symptoms of Lyme disease?

Neurologic symptoms of Lyme disease occur when the Lyme disease bacteria affect the peripheral or central nervous systems. Cranial nerve involvement: When the cranial nerves are affected, facial palsy (droop) can occur on one or both sides of the face.

When do you know if you have Lyme disease?

You should consider Lyme disease if you have any of the symptoms of early Lyme disease. The risk of having Lyme disease increases if you were exposed to Lyme disease, recall a tick bite or had early symptoms (particularly the rash).

What are the symptoms of Lyme disease in feet?

Numbness in the Feet. The longer it takes for Lyme disease to get diagnosed, the worse a person’s symptoms are. Case in point: According to The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, people with late-stage Lyme disease can experience “pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs,” which can be debilitating.

What are the symptoms of second stage Lyme disease?

These symptoms are not specific for Lyme disease and can make the diagnosis of second stage Lyme disease very challenging. More recognizable Lyme disease nervous system manifestations include facial paralysis (Bell palsy), or meningitis with severe headache and stiff neck.