Yes, in the Northeastern US (and in other areas, I'm sure), Lyme disease is a common cause of Bell's palsy.
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.
No, bed bugs do not carry Lyme disease. Lyme disease is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, particularly the black-legged tick.
Doug Kaufmann is not a medical expert or healthcare provider. For information on Lyme disease, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional or check reputable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
No, fasting is not typically necessary before a Lyme disease blood test. However, it is always best to follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider or the lab conducting the test.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi that is difficult to culture in the laboratory. Serological testing, such as enzyme immunoassays and Western blot tests, are commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of Lyme disease.
The answer depends on teh likely cause. In our part of the world, Bell's palsy is often related to Lyme disease. In other areas, herpes virus is a more likely cause. Here in the Northeast we treat with antivirals like acyclovir while starting treatment against Lyme disease, like doxycycline. Your primary care provider will use an approach based on likely causes in your location.
Lyme disease can cause Vasculitic neuropathy
Bells palsy. Condition or infection of the facial nerves. I saw this in my mother and notice it in many others with Lyme disease.
It could but this is not a symptom of the disease.
The medical profession's nickname for chronic Lyme disease is the Great Imitator
Yes.
it was named after a town in Connecticut because all these people were getting lyme disease...me my mom and my step dad all had lyme disease
Lyme disease can cause problems with joints, however you would have to look at the problem you have i its entirety to know exactly what is wrong.
Spirochetes cause Lyme disease and syphilis, among others.
Lyme disease is only known as Lyme disease. There are co-infections of Lyme disease that may be mistaken as other names for the disease but they are actually a different infectious disease.For more information about Lyme disease, go to www.lyme.org and http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org
Yes, Lyme disease can cause an elevated white blood cell count as part of the body's immune response to the infection. The elevated white blood cell count is typically due to an increase in the number of neutrophils. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment if you suspect Lyme disease.
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