LymeNet Flash: how is Lyme spread

This is topic how is Lyme spread in forum Medical Questions at LymeNet Flash.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/48897

Posted by jmill2977 (Member # 10513) on :

I have been slowly learning about the difficulties and frustrations with getting adequate treatment for Lyme. The more I hear and learn, the more I see multiple members of households struggling with this sickness. In my case, 3 out of 5 of us are currentlt being treated. Where we live, once one person in a household is diagnosed, it seems to spread almost like the common cold.

This really leads me to wonder:
1 - Is it really Lyme? (and I believe it is)
2 - How is Lyme spread? Simply by tick bites? I do not buy it. I find it hard to believe that (in our case) 3 people were bitten by three different ticks at three different times, yet all exhibit symptoms at the same time.

I am very interested to hear others' opinions.

Thanks in advance!

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmill2977:

I have been slowly learning about the difficulties and frustrations with getting adequate treatment for Lyme. The more I hear and learn, the more I see multiple members of households struggling with this sickness.

In my case, 3 out of 5 of us are currentlt being treated. Where we live, once one person in a household is diagnosed, it seems to spread almost like the common cold.

This really leads me to wonder:

1 - Is it really Lyme? (and I believe it is)

2 - How is Lyme spread? Simply by tick bites? I do not buy it.

I find it hard to believe that (in our case) 3 people were bitten by three different ticks at three different times, yet all exhibit symptoms at the same time.

I am very interested to hear others' opinions.
Thanks in advance!

Welcome! I'll send you a private message, PM, with 19 pages of newbie links/advise where you can start your education in reading, reading, and reading. We will advise you along the way as well. Knowledge is power.

Yes, you may have had a picnic in a TICK INFESTED area where all your were bitten. Sorry, reread yours and highlighted the key .... 3 separate occasions were bitten!

or your wife may have lyme and your kids got CONGENITAL lyme in the womb. So simple, easy answers!

Lyme is as complicated as it gets! Bettyg [confused]

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Got pets?? Fleas can carry it too.

Read this:

The cause and spread of Lyme
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/032259.html