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Can lyme disease rash come back?
I know in my case, the rash came back during treatment. My Lyme specialist said that he sees this often in his patients. May be the body's memory of the point of entry of the infection ??
What does lyme disease do to your body?
It mainly just leaves a reb bullseye shaped rash
Can you have lyme disease without a fever?
Yes, but it's rare. There's a huge chance that a bullseye shaped rash will be present at the bite.
What does lyme disease feel like?
Of those who develop Lyme disease, about 50% notice the rash; about 50% notice flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, headache, chills and fever , muscle and joint pain, and lymph node swelling.
What type of pathogen causes Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is an infection that is spread by the bite of ticks infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Symptoms include fatigue, headache, stiff neck, fever, muscle or joint pain and swelling, and sometimes an expanding red rash. If a rash does develop, it may look like a target or "bull's-eye" in some people. Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to many other conditions, and tests do not always detect the bacteria. Lyme disease is usually effectively treated with a short course of antibiotics. If not treated promptly, however, it can lead to complications involving the heart, nervous system, joints, and skin within weeks, months, or even years later.
Are there obvious lyme disease symptoms?
The main symptoms of Lyme Disease are: fever, headache, tiredness and a 'bulls-eye' shaped rash. See the following link for additional information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease
What kind of juvenile arthritis causes skin rash and fever?
Depends on which symptoms came first. If the JRA came befor the rash and fever then you'd have to talk to an arthritis specialist. If the rash and fever came before the JRA then it may be Lyme's Disease. Most people think that the rash has to be target shaped for lyme to be possible. In fact Lyme rash can com in the classic target, a ring, or just a consistent red rash. There can be a single lesion or multiple and up to 30% of people doen't even have a rash.
What to Look for in Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a disease transmitted by tick bites. Fortunately, it occurs in less than five percent of tick bites. The symptoms to watch for if you are concerned about Lyme disease would largely involve watching for rashes. At the tick bite, if you see an enlarging bulls-eye rash, see a doctor immediately. Prolonging treatment will result in the rash spreading across the body, and eventually leading to other long-term symptoms such as facial paralysis and crippling arthritis.
Can lyme disease rash come back?
I know in my case, the rash came back during treatment. My Lyme specialist said that he sees this often in his patients. May be the body's memory of the point of entry of the infection ??
What are reasons a lyme disease rash occurs?
The most common reasons for a lyme disease rash would be because you got bit by a tick. The rash occurs at the site of a tick bite after about 3-30 days since the bite took place. The rash would feel warm and is not usually itchy or painful.
Does Lyme's Disease Rash spread?
Yes, if you touch yourself you instantly die.
What is erythema migrane?
Erythema migraine is the rash that is sometimes seen when Lyme disease is in its early stages.
What does a rash caused by Lyme disease look like?
A rash caused by a Lyme disease a looks like dry skin. It is not painful but doesn't look right. One should see a doctor to get treated and to find ways to prevent it in the future.
What are the side effects of Lime disease?
Some symptoms from Lyme disease include a bullseye like rash pattern, which is called an erythema chronicum migrans (or EM). 80% of patients will have this rash. Some people with Lyme disease will also suffer some sort of facial palsy.
What does lyme disease do to your body?
It mainly just leaves a reb bullseye shaped rash
What are the symptoms of chronic lyme disease?
There are many chronic lyme diseases, which also means there are alot of symptoms. The most common sign is the bullseye rash pattern associated with Lyme disease, raised red borders around indurated central portion is also a commonly known symptom.
What could the red rash like ring on a pit bulls belly be?
Probably ring worm
