I have read different posts refering to a lyme bruise. Can anyone clarify what this is for me.
Lazarus
Posted by groovy2 (Member # 6304) on :
Hi Lararus the lyme bruise is a circular bruse that starts at the tick bite and radiates out ward -like a bulls eye on a target. It can get very big--mine was about 6 inches across when I saw it on the back of my leg--it usually dose not hurt. It can be purple -red- blue in color.In the center the skin color can look normal- giving it the bulls eye look. Many people say they have had several bulls eyes at once- I think they got mutipule bites. Many people do not get the bulls eye bruse or did not see it. There are pictures on this site-- Also many people tell of a rash--with small bumps like prickely heat- can be all over body, I think this rash shows up after you have had lymes for a while- that is how it has been for me. Lymetoo has a list of info you should read- she posts it all the time. Lyme is a very serious disease-- will ruin your life. Do more reasurch -Ilads.org- is also a good site. If you even think you have lymes-get help- and get on some meds. Time is not on your side if you have lymes. I think I emailed you a couple of days ago--Did you get it.--Jay--
Posted by breathwork (Member # 567) on :
The bulls eye rash can appear as a bruise rather than a raised rash. Both of my known bites (ones where I removed the tick myself) had bruise-like bulls eyes. Dr. S in San Francisco said that he's seen them before.
On other occasions, where I didnt remove the ticks myself (they fell off of their own accord), I had a red raised rash that looked like a logo for Target stores...
It's just one of the manifestations of the bulls eye.