Hello, I was diagnosed by a general practioner as having Lyme's Disease, just by my symptoms. I am 56, female, suddenly began having red, swollen and very painful joint pain (wrists, ankles, hips etc). I was very physically active and would be in severe pain in the evenings. I also started having nightime fevers of 101-102, with normal daytime temperatures. The doctor put me on 500mg Amoxicillin, 3 times per day for 4 weeks. I am close to the end of week 2 and still having joint pain when I am at all active, also feeling tired. Does anyone know of a good doctor I could see in Texas for this. Also, do you agree that it sounds like I could have Lyme's? I never had the rash, at least not that I ever noticed. thanks for your help! kaf
Posted by Siciliano (Member # 15920) on :
Hi, kaf and WELCOME to our lyme site. We're glad you came to us for help.
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Also, check out our great "Medical Questions" forum where you can ask all the questions you might have and our wonderful, knowledgeable members will answer them. Just read some of the threads and you'll see just how informative they are! Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Many here never had a rash with their LYME disease... that is why so many of us are chronic.
Hope you will see the Dr W that "Siciliano" mentioned to you.
Posted by kaf (Member # 25543) on :
thanks for the support and help. I will start calling docs tomorrow!
Posted by Siciliano (Member # 15920) on :
Hi, Lymetoo and kaf Yep, I agree with you on Dr. W!
And, kaf--glad to hear you will be doing some dialing tomorrow!
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