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1. health.clevelandclinic.org › living-with-lymeLiving With Lyme Disease: How To Live With Long-Term Effects

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   May 23, 2024 · The CDC estimates that nearly 500,000 people contract Lyme disease in the U.S. each year. For most, it’s a minor inconvenience. But for some, it’s life-altering.

2. www.cdc.gov › lyme › treatmentTreatment and Intervention for Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Learn how antibiotics can help prevent and treat Lyme disease in different stages and situations. Find out when and how to use post-exposure antibiotics after a tick bite.

3. www.cdc.gov › lyme › signs-symptomsSigns and Symptoms of Untreated Lyme Disease - CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Untreated Lyme disease can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the stage of infection. These include fever, rash, facial paralysis, an irregular heartbeat, and arthritis.

4. www.cdc.gov › lyme › signs-symptomsChronic Symptoms and Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by blacklegged ticks. Although most patients recover completely when treated with a 2- to 4-week course of oral antibiotics, about 5-10% can have prolonged symptoms of fatigue, body aches, or difficulty thinking as a result of their infection.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lyme_diseaseLyme disease - Wikipedia

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   May 30, 2024 · Prognosis. Lyme disease's typical first sign, the erythema migrans (EM) rash, resolves within several weeks even without treatment. [4] However in untreated people the infection often disseminates to the nervous system, heart or joints, possibly causing permanent damage to body tissues.

6. lymescience.org › scientific-consensusLyme Disease Scientific Consensus | LymeScience

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   May 12, 2024 · Scientific Consensus. Decades of rigorous research has resulted in an overwhelming scientific consensus about Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment.

7. People also ask

   How long does Lyme disease last?

   • Patients with prolonged symptoms due to Lyme disease usually get better over time without additional antibiotics, but it can take many months to feel completely well.

   Chronic Symptoms and Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   How long does Lyme disease take to heal?

   • Use anti-inflammatory medication when necessary. “The damage Lyme disease causes to your nerves or muscles will heal over the course of several months,” he continues. “Identifying the infection and treating it is the first step. Once it’s clear, the body can start the healing process.”

   How to Live With Lyme Disease - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

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   What happens if lyme disease is not treated?

   • But if it isn’t identified and treated within 36 to 48 hours, the infection can spread to other parts of your body, including your heart and nervous system. The later, more serious stages of Lyme disease can lead to neurological damage and arthritis. Does Lyme disease go away? With treatment, Lyme disease does go away.

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8. www.ama-assn.org › delivering-care › public-healthWhat doctors wish patients knew about Lyme disease

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   May 9, 2024 · May 9, 2024. As the weather warms up and more people head outdoors, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There is an ongoing threat of ticks in certain areas when enjoying time in nature. They can even be found in your backyard and transmit Lyme disease, a tickborne infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi.