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Anyone know much about lymes disease?
I had it a few years ago and have been treated, but I still have alot of my symptoms. My doctors say that since I've been treated I don't have it anymore, but others have said it goes into a remission like state. Does anyone know if it really does, because the doctors in my town are idiots.
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Well maybe this will be helpful to you. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the US. The bacteria that causes it, spirochetes called Borrelia burgdorferi (look it up), are transmitted by the deer tick (carried by deer and mice) in most places. So if you've ever went camping or hiking near wooded areas, where the ticks are prevalent, and in the majority of cases occur in the summer and near fall. Also pets like dogs and cats can pick up ticks and carry them home, where they can be transmitted to humans. After a tick bites it feeds on the host's blood and feeds for 3 to 4 days. Causing
an infection in the bloodstream the longer the tick remains the greater the risk of disease.
You should really seek professional help other than in your hometown. All I know is if you were prescribed antibiotics be sure to take some form of acidophilus supplement daily or take hot baths because heat relieves joint pain.
These are just some suggestions.
Source(s): I've studied medical terminology for 2 years. - 1 decade ago
Here is a link so that you can read up on it more.