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Symptoms of Lyme disease typically appear within 3 to 30 days after a tick bite. The initial signs often include a characteristic rash that resembles a "bull's-eye," along with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and fatigue. However, not everyone will develop the rash, and some may experience symptoms later. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent more severe complications.
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Can a tick bite on the leg give stiffness to the neck area?
Yes, stiff neck can be a symptom of Lyme Disease, which you can get from a tick bite. You need to see a physician as soon as possible.
How soon does antibiotic for lyme disease take to start working?
Antibiotics for Lyme disease typically start to take effect within a few days to a week after beginning treatment. Most patients notice an improvement in symptoms, such as fever and fatigue, within this timeframe. However, it may take several weeks for all symptoms to fully resolve, particularly in cases of more advanced Lyme disease. It's important to complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if symptoms improve.
What antibiotic is prescribed for tick bites?
Doxycycline is commonly prescribed for tick bites, particularly for preventing or treating Lyme disease, which can be transmitted by ticks. It is effective when administered soon after a tick bite if the tick is identified as a species that can carry Lyme disease. In some cases, other antibiotics like amoxicillin or cefuroxime axetil may also be used, depending on the specific circumstances and patient factors. Always consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What can you put on a tick bite?
After you get the tick out, clean the bite thoroughly. You can do this with whatever you use to clean cuts. It might be a good idea to put some antibiotic ointment and a bandage on it. Look for a "bulls eye rash" the sign of Lyme disease or a flu-like illness that occurs soon after the bite, a sign of Lyme disease.
What are some symptoms of lyme disease?
In the case of Lyme disease, the agent is the pirochetal organism Borrelia burgdorferi. The primary disease vectors are ticks (Ixodes scapularis or Ixodes dammimi in the Eastern states; and the Ixodes pacificus in the western states.) The tick (Ixodes spp.), also known as the Deer tick can also carry the organism in other less disease prevalent areas. The vector has a two-host lifecycle that requires first the white-footed mouse as a host for the first two years, then it spends its third and final year on its definitive host, the deer. Therefore, familiarity with where these two host are present may suggest the possibility of infection. The first sign is usually flu like symptoms accompanied with joint pain. Typically, there are distinct phases: 1. Characteristically, the tick bite develops into a "bull's eye" skin lesion erthema migrans in about 70% to 80% of the cases; which, then, spreads as a rash. This initial phase may also show signs of nonspecific malaise, headache, aching joints (arthralgia), fever, myalgia, and regional lymphadenopathy. 2. Then, after a period of a few weeks, the organism develops through hermatogenous spread and my manifest as subtle encephalitis with headache and cognitive difficulties. Stiff neck and cranial neuropathy (including facial palsy) is common. The loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement (Ataxia) may also be present, mimicking in some ways Bells palsy. Motor and sensory radiculoneuritis may also be present which may result in referred pain, numbness (especially in the lower legs). Further possible complications during the period are myelitis and visual disturbances because of the organism causing inflammation in the spinal cord and/or the bone marrow. This phase, in a significant number of cases, is associated with a disorder of the central nervous system caused by infection with a spirochete of the genus Borrelia. 3. Finally, the chronic phase, which may appear months after the initial infection. Common findings are arthritis or inflammation in the joints (oligoarthritis) which typically affects the knee. Pain is usually out of proportion to the swelling, however. Musculoskeletal pain is also present, as well as, spinal radiculopathy with paresthesias, encephalopathy, and the symptom of fibromyalgia, commonly referred to as a chronic fatigue. This stage is associated with borreliosis, which in turn, may cause cardiac arrhythmias and even compromise the entire nervous system, and include respiratory distress. Lyme disease is generally considered diagnostically as a disease of last resort. Jim M. Roane, N.D. Naturopathic Solutions http://healthwatch.2knowtruth.com/
What Homeopathic dosage for ledum pal in tick bites?
Ledum is an awesome bite remedy. If the bite occured within the past two days I would suggest Ledum 30C 4 times a day. If the bite is still bothering you after 48 hours then change the dose to 200C once a day for ten days. Many people who develope rashes after a bite can get very good relief with the 200c dose. Still be carefull as many tickborne illnesses need further treatment or they can become chronic. I use a product from Canada called Lyme HP for treatment of Lyme disease that has settled in for more than a month. I use another called Lymestat for tick bites as soon as discovered. Both procucts contain Ledum in sufficient doses but Lyme HP also has Lyme Nosodes. Good Luck and be safe
What could be wrong if you got a red circle that started small after you removed a tick and it did not look like a target bit it got bigger for four months and now it is 12 inches in diameter?
it sounds to me like you have lyme disease, the symptoms include flu like symptoms, head ache, stiff neck, fever things like that. it could also be an allergic reaction to the bit. what ever the case you should see a doctor soon ( lyme desiese can be deadly of not treated)
Can lymes disease make you perminatly disabled?
Yes. Lyme disease is a systemic infection that can affect all systems of the human body. This disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi.Complications from the disease can cause a patient to become permanently disabled. I have a family member who is permanently disabled due to a complication from Lyme Disease. She had such a high level of serio-active proteins that when she sneezed, she ripped her lung.Lyme Disease affects patients in different ways and there are numerous ways in which the disease could cause a person to become disabled.
Lyme disease?
DefinitionLyme disease is an inflammatory disease spread through a tick bite.This article offers a general overview on Lyme disease. For specific information, see:Lyme disease - primaryLyme disease - early disseminatedLyme disease - chronic persistentAlternative NamesBorreliosisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsLyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi). Certain ticks carry these bacteria. The ticks pick up the bacteria when they bite mice or deer that are infected with Lyme disease. You can get the disease if you are bitten by an infected tick.Lyme disease was first reported in the United States in the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975. Cases have now been reported in most parts of the United States. Most of the cases occur in the Northeast, some parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, the mid-Atlantic states, and along the Pacific coast. Lyme disease is usually seen during the late spring, summer, and early fall.There are 3 stages of Lyme disease.Stage 1 is called primary Lyme disease.Stage 2 is called secondary Lyme disease and early disseminated Lyme disease.Stage 3 is called tertiary Lyme disease and chronic persistant Lyme disease.Risk factors for Lyme disease include:Doing activities that increase tick exposure (for example, gardening, hunting, or hiking)Having a pet that may carry ticks homeWalking in high grassesSymptomsNot everyone infected with these bacteria gets ill. If a person does become ill, the first symptoms resemble the flu and include:ChillsFeverHeadacheLethargyMuscle painThere may be a "bulls eye" rash, a flat or slightly raised red spot at the site of the tick bite. Often there is a clear area in the center. It can be larger than 1 - 3 inches wide.Symptoms in people with the later stages of the disease include:Body-wide itchingJoint inflammationStiff neckUnusual or strange behaviorNote: Deer ticks can be so small that they are almost impossible to see. Many people with Lyme disease never even saw a tick.Signs and testsA blood test can be done to check for antibodies to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. The most commonly used is the ELISA for Lyme diseasetest. A western blot test is done to confirm ELISA results.A physical exam may show joint, heart, or brain problems in people with advanced Lyme disease.TreatmentEveryone who has been bitten by a tick should be watched closely for at least 30 days.Most people who are bitten by a tick do NOT get Lyme disease.A single dose of antibiotics may be offered to someone soon after being bitten by a tick, if all of the following are true:The person has a tick that can carry Lyme disease attached to their body. This usually means that a nurse or physician has looked at and identified the tick.The tick is thought to have been attached to the person for at least 36 hours.The person can begin taking the antibiotics within 72 hours of removing the tick.The person is over 8 years old and is not pregnant or breastfeeding.A full course of antibiotics is used to treat people who are proven to have Lyme disease. The specific antibiotic used depends on the stage of the disease and the symptoms.See also:Lyme disease - primaryLyme disease - early disseminatedLyme disease - chronic persistentAnti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, are sometimes prescribed to relieve joint stiffness.Expectations (prognosis)If diagnosed in the early stages, Lyme disease can be cured with antibiotics. Without treatment, complications involving the joints, heart, and nervous system can occur.Rarely, a person will continue having symptoms that can interfere with daily life. Some people call this post-Lyme disease syndrome. There is no effective treatment yet for this syndrome.ComplicationsAdvanced stages of Lyme disease can cause long-term joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis) and heart rhythm problems. Nervous system (neurological) problems are also possible, and may include:Decreased concentrationMemory disordersNerve damageNumbnessPainParalysis of the face musclesSleep disordersVision problemsCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have symptoms of Lyme disease.PreventionWhen walking or hiking in wooded or grassy areas:Spray all exposed skin and your clothing with insect repellant (spray outdoors only, do not use on face, use just enough to cover all other exposed skin, don't spray under clothing, don't apply over wounds or irritated skin, wash skin after going inside)Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticksWear long-sleeved shirts and long pants with the cuffs tucked into shoes or socksWear high boots, preferably rubberCheck yourself and your pets frequently during and after your walk or hike.Ticks that carry Lyme disease are so small that they are very hard to see. After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp.See also: Tick removalReferencesSteere AC. Borrelia burgdorferi (lyme disease, lyme borreliosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 242.Clark RP, Hu LT. Prevention of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2008;22:381-396.Wormser GP, Dattwyler RJ, Shapiro ED, et al. The clinical assessment, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and babesiosis: Clinical practice guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. 2006;43(9):1089-1134.Feder HM Jr., Johnson BJ, O'Connell S, Shapiro ED, Steere AC, Wormser GP. Ad Hoc International Lyme Disease Group. A critical appraisal of "chronic Lyme disease." N Engl J Med. 2007;357:1422-1430.Halperin JJ, Shapiro ED, Logigian E, Belman AL, Dotevall L, Wormser GP, et al. Practice parameter: treatment of nervous system Lyme disease (an evidence-based review): report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology. 2007;69:91-102.
What is it called when you tap your foot of bite your nails when your bored or nervous?
Those are symptoms of anxiety. Seek professional help soon, please.
How do you know if you have lyme disease?
A physician must diagnose Lyme Disease based on the results of lab tests and blood work. A test called a Western Blot is used to diagnose Lyme Disease. However, there are cases where a patient has Lyme and it doesn't show up in some of the tests or when a false positive is given. The physician will make the diagnosis based on a variety of criteria. The bullseye rash isn't always present in patients but is a sign of Lyme disease if it is found. It may be necessary to go to a Lyme Disease Specialist in order to receive a diagnosis, especially in an area where Lyme Disease isn't prevalent.
What is the prognosis for Leigh disease?
Soon after the onset of symptoms, the progression of Leigh disease is unrelentingly rapid. Death usually occurs from respiratory failure within two years following the initial symptoms, and usually by age six.
