Can Lyme disease cause cerebral vasculitis?

Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) is a rare cause of vasculitis and stroke. It may manifest as subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and most often ischemic stroke due to cerebral vasculitis. The vast majority of reported cases have been described by European authors.

Can Lyme cause colitis?

Lyme disease has been reported in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of children and adolescents. Pediatric gastrointestinal Lyme disease may present as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, blood in the stool, and it may mimic Crohn’s disease or colitis.

Can Lyme cause encephalopathy?

A mild chronic encephalopathy may be the most common neurologic symptom in patients with late stage Lyme disease. The symptoms tend to be diffuse and nonspecific, and patients typically report memory loss, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and depression.

What does it look like when you have Lyme disease?

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection you get from the bite of an infected tick. The first symptom is usually a red rash, which may look like a bull’s eye. But not all people with Lyme disease have a rash. As the infection spreads to other parts of the body, you may have.

Can a Herx reaction be a sign of Lyme disease?

A Herx reaction is often a sign that someone has killed off Lyme bacteria without properly supporting their body’s detox mechanisms. However, other people with Lyme will get better on antibiotics, since the bacteria are being killed.

How can I document my exposure to Lyme disease?

(Aucott 2013) LymeDisease.org has developed a Lyme disease symptom checklist to help you document your exposure to Lyme disease and common symptoms for your healthcare provider. You will receive a report that you can print out and take with you to your next doctor’s appointment.

What are the symptoms of Stage 2 Lyme disease?

Lyme disease has early (stage one) and late (stage two and three) symptoms: Stage two – inflammation throughout the body (such as arthritis) as the bacteria spreads