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Identifying the Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Could you identify the symptoms of Lyme disease it you had to? Or else would you think you had the flu and continue along your day? Are you even aware of some of the major Lyme disease symptoms? If the disease is prevalent where you live, it is a good idea to know what to look for. You don’t want the disease to progress too far. If you catch the disease early you can keep it from getting worse with treatment. We have compiled some of the symptoms to look for.

Have you encountered difficulty in movement of and stiffness of your joints and muscles? Stiffness of the joints and muscles are primary signs of Lyme disease.

This includes more than just feeling a bit stiff after a workout. It is also more defined than the tension or pain that you can feel if you are starting to come down with the flue or another minor sickness. If you recognize some hardness in your muscles and joints being a dilemma, get a hold of your medical professional. You could be suffering from Lyme disease or something else that is equally serious. As crazy as it sounds, some people never develop symptoms until the last stages of the disease. Once bitten the disease does not present itself until later stages have been reached. One out of four people infected with Lyme disease will have no symptoms at all. For those who live in places where there is a high probability for contracting the disease, this can be troubling news. It is important then to do routine checks for ticks if you live in one of these areas.

Lyme Disease has a variety of symptoms. Most Lyme Disease symptoms are independent of one another. In fact, depending on which stage of the disease you have moved into, your symptoms can be incredibly varied. Lyme Disease is made up of three basic stages. The last stage is referred to as “late disease” which manifests as nerve damage in motor and sensory abilities of the body. Arthritis and brain inflamation are two of the symptoms of this stage. There are a ton of invasive tests needed in this stage to rule out (or in) Lyme Disease. There are so many other diseases with the same or similar symptoms that you cannot diagnose Lyme Disease until all others have been ruled out completely.

Diagnosing Lyme disease can be difficult. There are many different ways the disease manifests itself. Each stage is different from the other. Since the very symptoms of the disease are conditions all on their own, the disorder is often mistaken. For some the disease can go untreated for a long time since they never show any signs or symptoms until they reach the final stages. Always talk to your doctor if you notice any changes in your health. They will order some simple tests. In the end, it is always better to have something checked out then wait to long.