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Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Testing

The CDC testing guidelines recommend a second test only if the first test is positive or unclear. Because the first test may not pick up antibodies soon after possible exposure to the Lyme disease bacteria, that means a person … See more

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Why Lyme Disease

WEBWhy Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S. What many people don’t realize is that Lyme disease is not a “woods of New England” …

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Lyme Disease Overview

WEBLyme disease bacteria are spiral- or corkscrew-shaped organisms known as spirochetes. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection. It often causes a rash and can also cause mild …

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Lyme Wellness Initiative Harvard Health Publishing

WEBLyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to humans through the bite of an infected black-legged tick. It often causes a rash and can also cause mild symptoms that …

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Lyme Disease Treatment

WEBLyme disease is a bacterial infection that is usually treated with oral antibiotics. Early Lyme disease is treated with a course of oral antibiotics. The antibiotics doxycycline, …

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Experiencing Lyme Disease Symptoms

WEBThe symptoms of Lyme carditis are described below and include chest pain, dizziness, fainting, heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, and shortness of breath. These …

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Managing Symptoms

WEBExercise. To get back into an exercise routine, start with small low-impact efforts like stretching. Getty Images. May help with symptoms including: depression, lethargy, …

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Other Tick-Borne Diseases

WEBBlack-legged ticks can transmit pathogens that cause other diseases in addition to, or instead of, Lyme disease. These diseases are called “other tick-borne diseases” or, …

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Persistent Symptoms of Lyme disease

WEBThe most common symptoms are: • fatigue. • muscle aches. • joint pain and stiffness. • headaches. • problems with thinking, concentration, and memory, often described as …

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Optimizing Life with Lyme

WEBMaking lifestyle changes is one way to feel as good as possible in your new normal. With Lyme disease, pushing yourself too hard can make you feel worse. Be realistic about …

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Lyme Disease Stages and Symptoms

WEBAnxiety, depression, mood swings, and other neuropsychiatric issues. Sleep disturbances such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, need for extended sleep, or unrefreshing …

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What To Do If You Find A Tick

WEBTry not to squeeze or crush the tick, as that can make it harder to identify. Once removed, follow steps 3 through 7 below. To properly remove an attached tick, follow these steps: …

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Working Toward Recovery

WEBWhatever recovery means for you, it can take time and patience to meet your goals. It can feel like trying to walk up a down escalator or taking one step back for every two steps …

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Lyme Disease Prevention and Action Harvard Health Publishing …

WEBPreventing Tick Bites. The key to preventing Lyme disease is avoiding tick bites. The best way to do this is through a combination of using repellents, dressing appropriately, tick …

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Protecting Your Yard

WEBGetty Images. 4 of 6. Stack wood neatly in a dry, sunny space to help keep ticks out of your yard. Getty Images. 5 of 6. Create a three-foot-wide barrier of dry or less water …

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Living With Lyme Disease Harvard Health Publishing Lyme Disease

WEBIf you have Lyme disease, you probably want to understand how possible symptoms may affect you. Whether it's a rash, fatigue, brain fog, or something else, we'll let you know …

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