Do you have pain and stiffness around your shoulders? If so, it's a sign of thoracic outlet syndrome which puts pressure on nerves, and can cause referred pain or numbness of the hand and fingers.

I worked with a physical therapist who helped me relax my muscles through hands on manipulation and taught me stretching exercises. I also take Flexeril which is a muscle relaxer.

I don't have numbness in my fingertips but do have this tingling sensation down both arms and legs most of the time and also often across my shoulder blade area.

It actually gets tingling so bad that it is painful at times. Neurotin seems to help some just as muscle relaxers and pain medicines do.

Wish I could be of more help.

God Bless You,

You may not have been bitten by a tick. There is evidence that other insects carry the same bacteria( really a group of about 5-6) different diseases) and that lyme is sexually transmitted. The bacteria is the same type as syphillus. Blood transfusions are another source.

I didn't remember a tick bite, but when the fog cleared I remembered a spider bite on my foot and wondering how a spider could have been in my shoe with my foot and my not know it. dah!

I probably got lyme from my mate first. He was healthier( or ignored the symptoms) longer. We are all basically in the same boat.

After all that good news, Welcome to Lymenet. If someone hasn't posted links for new members, they'll be here soon.

I'm glad you've found treatment.