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What is Lyme Disease

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What is Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks. These ticks are prevalent in wooded and grassy areas, making outdoor activities a potential risk for exposure.



Early symptoms of Lyme Disease may include fever, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes. If left untreated, more severe symptoms can develop, affecting the joints, heart, and nervous system. The characteristic "bull's-eye" rash known as erythema migrans may also appear.



Diagnosing Lyme Disease can be challenging as its symptoms mimic other conditions. Medical professionals often rely on a combination of clinical evaluation, patient history, and laboratory tests to confirm the infection. Early detection and treatment with antibiotics are crucial to prevent complications.



Prevention is key in reducing the risk of Lyme Disease. It involves taking precautions such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, and performing thorough tick checks after outdoor activities. Prompt removal of attached ticks can also help prevent transmission.



Overall, Lyme Disease is a significant health concern, but with awareness and appropriate preventive measures, individuals can minimize their risk of contracting this tick-borne illness.


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It’s not an autoimmune disease as so many doctors even state. This blows my mind. If it were autoimmune that would mean your own body is attacking itself. That’s not the case. It’s immunosuppressive meaning no immune system. Have your cd57 NK cells checked. If it’s below 60 most likely you have chronic Lyme.

inflammatory disease characterized at first by a rash, headache, fever, and chills, and later by possible arthritis and neurological and cardiac disorders, caused by bacteria that are transmitted by most insects now

Posted Mar 9, 2018 by Niki 8100
an inflammatory disease characterized at first by a rash, headache, fever, and chills, and later by possible arthritis and neurological and cardiac disorders, caused by bacteria that are transmitted by insects and bites of animals. Also, it’s a bacteriophage. Meaning it’s a bacteria that can awaken old viruses in us like herpes simples 1 and 2, HHV1-8 primarily 6, cytomegalovirus, EBV, Herpes Zoster (shingles and chicken pox), Mycoplasma Pneumonia basically a CFS panel

Posted Mar 14, 2018 by Nikolettie 2700
Lyme is a bacterial infection that starts out in the blood stream if it’s not caught soon enough is is corkscrew shaped so it can drill reall quickly because it is fast and smart into your tissues and bones and organs to hide from your immune system. It will hide and come out when you immune system takes a break and then it will play until the immune system comes out again and then it drills back in again and again until it wears then immune system out and then splat!

Posted May 26, 2018 by Bethany Wing 2100
It’s an infection that can affect any part of your body and make you feel sick in a 100 ways.

Posted Feb 1, 2020 by Lori 2550
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is contracted by the bite of an infected tick. At first, Lyme disease usually causes symptoms such as a skin rash, fever, headache, and fatigue. But if not treated early, the infection can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system. Immediate treatment can help you recover quickly.

Posted Dec 16, 2021 by José 7770

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