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Lyme 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 can be treated with a short course of antibiotics. But Lyme disease can become serious, especially if not treated early. The condition is named for Lyme, Connecticut

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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 Disease Treatment

WebTreatment typically lasts 10 days to a few weeks, depending on the stage and severity of the infection. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is usually treated with oral antibiotics. …

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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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Lyme Disease Prevention and Action Harvard Health Publishing …

WebThe 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-proofing your clothing and …

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Why Lyme Disease

WebBy providing understandable and actionable health information, the Lyme Wellness Initiative can help people work collaboratively with their health care providers around treatment …

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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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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 symptoms …

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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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Managing Symptoms

WebHealth professionals who provide cognitive rehabilitation therapy include neuropsychologists, neurorehabilitation experts, speech and language therapists, and …

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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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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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Working Toward Recovery

WebFor some people, recovery may mean getting back to, or close to, their pre-Lyme life. Others with more debilitating symptoms may need to prioritize their health goals and work …

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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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How We Approached our Work

WebA key finding from our survey: 93% of respondents said Lyme disease negatively impacted their quality of life. Aspects of life impacted by Lyme disease included: Roles and …

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Persistent Symptoms of Lyme disease

WebLearn about the theories that may explain why some people continue to experience symptoms associated with Lyme disease. We are working hard to bring you information …

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