Topic: Symptoms of Lyme Disease add on if you want
treepatrol
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Symptoms of Lyme Disease
The Tick Bite (fewer than 50% recall a tick bite or get/see the rash) Rash at site of bite Rashes on other parts of your body Rash basically circular and spreading out (or generalized) Raised rash, disappearing and recurring
Head, Face, Neck
Unexplained hair loss Headache, mild or severe, Seizures Pressure in Head, White Matter Lesions in Head (MRI) Twitching of facial or other muscles Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy) Tingling of nose, (tip of) tongue, cheek or facial flushing Stiff or painful neck Jaw pain or stiffness Dental problems (unexplained) Sore throat, clearing throat a lot, phlegm ( flem ), hoarseness, runny nose
Eyes/Vision
Double or blurry vision Increased floating spots Pain in eyes, or swelling around eyes Oversensitivity to light Flashing lights/Peripheral waves/phantom images in corner of eyes
Ears/Hearing
Decreased hearing in one or both ears, plugged ears Buzzing in ears Pain in ears, oversensitivity to sounds Ringing in one or both ears
Digestive and Excretory Systems
Diarrhea Constipation Irritable bladder (trouble starting, stopping) or Interstitial cystitis Upset stomach (nausea or pain) or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Musculoskeletal System
Bone pain, joint pain or swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome Stiffness of joints, back, neck, tennis elbow Muscle pain or cramps, (Fibromyalgia)
Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Shortness of breath, can't get full/satisfying breath, cough Chest pain or rib soreness Night sweats or unexplained chills Heart palpitations or extra beats Endocarditis, Heart blockage
Neurologic System
Tremors or unexplained shaking Burning or stabbing sensations in the body Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Weakness, peripheral neuropathy or partial paralysis Pressure in the head Numbness in body, tingling, pinpricks Poor balance, dizziness, difficulty walking Increased motion sickness Lightheadedness, wooziness
Psychological well-being
Mood swings, irritability, bi-polar disorder Unusual depression Disorientation (getting or feeling lost) Feeling as if you are losing your mind Over-emotional reactions, crying easily Too much sleep, or insomnia Difficulty falling or staying asleep Narcolepsy, sleep apnea Panic attacks, anxiety
Mental Capability
Memory loss (short or long term) Confusion, difficulty in thinking Difficulty with concentration or reading Going to the wrong place Speech difficulty (slurred or slow) Stammering speech Forgetting how to perform simple tasks
Reproduction and Sexuality
Loss of sex drive Sexual dysfunction Unexplained menstral pain, irregularity Unexplained breast pain, discharge Testicular or pelvic pain
General Well-being
Unexplained weight gain, loss Extreme fatigue Swollen glands/lymph nodes Unexplained fevers (high or low grade) Continual infections (sinus, kidney, eye, etc.) Symptoms seem to change, come and go Pain migrates (moves) to different body parts Early on, experienced a "flu-like" illness, after which you have not since felt well. Low body temperature
Allergies/Chemical sensitivities
Increased effect from alcohol and possible worse hangover
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lymemomtooo
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Eyes/Vision
Dry eyes Glare sensitivity
Muscular/skeletal
off and on cramping occasional ice pick jabs
Psychological
OCD paranoia severe depression severe rages suicidal thoughts suicide attempts seeing and hearing things that do not exist
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Can you post one like this for childrens symptoms too? My youngest daughters son is 2 years old and has been sick for many months. The doctors in kansas have told her 4-5 different diagnosis so far and as usual about 3 weeks after stopping abx he's sick again.
I have sent her all sorts of info. but she is convinced that the doctors know best.
I'm planning on forwarding her this post. Knock on wood she listens.
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geneal did a post quite some time ago that listed children's symptoms, it was fairly comprehensive.
Do you know how to use the search engine at this site? It's pretty self explanatory, just click on the word search, then enter something like "childrens symptoms, and you should be good to go.
tree patrol,
you might want to indicate that symptoms can be migratory, (knee today, elbow tomorrow).
Also, (and this might be more of a kid thing) impulsive behavior, distinctive changes in behavior, red pinnea of ears, for GI, loss of bladder or bowel control/sensation, changes in digestion (food seems to go through very fast, or just doesn't move.)
FOr those who have the GI issues, it can be reassuring to find it on an info list, particularly since this isn't a subject that anyone wants to talk about!
I would love to see a translation of Dr. Sherr's gastro stuff into everyday speak, as if you don't have a medical dictionary on hand, it can be rough reading.
Poor blood pressure regulation (in other words, blood pressure all over the map, both high/low).
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Pain migrates to different part's of body, is on list, you must have missed it.
I suffered month's with inflammation of breast ( around nipples and further ) never heard this mentioned.
Skin hypersensitive, ( Burning from product's I have been able to use in the past. )
Burning up front and back passage, ( not burning urine ) Forgot, slightest knock on skin, would produce red mark and would last for ages.
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You can also add how it mimics other diseases and their symptoms... lupus, fybro, ms, parkinsons, bi polar, anxiety, depression, protatitis, GERD, RA, etc, etc...
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Visual snow Carpal-tunnel syndrome Shaking Feelings of internal vibrations Fasiculations Restless Leg Syndrome Involentary movement in fingers, toes, whole limbs Hyperlipidema (Increased Cholesterol levels) Non-restoritive sleep Increased startle response Executive function limitations
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Derealization.
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lymemomtooo
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Loss of sense of humor Inability to understand inuendos (?sp)or considering joking to be threats inability to do math word retrieval issues
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Raynaud's Phenomenon
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Bruxism (teeth grinding) - resulting in sawed-down, chipped teeth.
Nipple Discharge, but prolactin is always normal.
Glowing greener than your cat under a black light at the vet's, to where the vet takes a step back and remarks, "Wow. This is the first time the client has ever glowed greener than the pet!"
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I've taken what was on the list and incorporated it here - changing some descriptions into the audiolgical terms.
Aside from loss of hearing, I have (or have experienced) everything on the list.
You can use this list and add to it, or take from it what you want. I could not just let a few terms lie solo with out explanation.
Some of the symptoms are under neurological but I make a case for also having them in the ears section, too, as the ears or brain can be involved in different ways but can produce similar symptoms.
I think adding balance to the heading helps.
EARS/ HEARING / BALANCE
Loss of hearing (by degrees or total)
Hyperacusis (even soft sounds are very painful to ears &/or one's own voice is painfully loud)
Plugged ears
Tinnutus (ringing; buzzing - varying levels or pulses)
Severe reactions (vertigo/nausea/anxiety/confusion) from low level sounds, vibrations or pulses
Vertigo (of varying types and degrees)
Dysequalibrium (unsteady balance; tilting; feeling as if in an minor earthquake or carnival "fun-house")
Nausea from inner/middle ear dysequalibrium &/or motion sickness
Nystagmus (jumping of vision)
Sudden Falling or Drops (Tumarkin's)
Seizures - triggered by sudden sounds, motion or flashes - or from sustained pulsed vibrations from drums or as in World Beat, rap or hip-hop music.
Severe startle reactions (or myoclonic jerks) triggered by sudden stimuli as described above.
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tree,
my friend, would you edit and DELETE BOLD CODE MARKS for your post so it's just NORMAL print vs. harsh dark print that is so painful to my eyes.
just click pencil and delete the [QB] at the beginning!! thanks my friend!! ***************************************
From ``GENEAL'' June 2007
I have been doing some research regarding Lyme and signs/symptoms in small children.
I know many of you have small children that you may be concerned about. I believe my youngest child (4yrs old) may have gotten this disease from me.
For All Children
-dizziness -neck pain and stiffness in almost 90% -sore throats -swollen lymph nodes -excessive thirst, -Chest pains in at least 70%, some have palpatations -Sense of air hunger or shortness of breath, dry cough
-abdominal pain in about 50%, can mimic acute appendicitis -sometimes vomiting, heartburn -rashes that come and go, malar rashes, new psoriasis
-migratory arthralgias, joing pain in 50% to 100% -myalgias in over 80%, back ache, morning stiffness, pain at rest, muscle weakness
-frequent illnessses, dark circles under their eyes -intermittent red, hot pinnae of ears -sleep disturbance in over 80%
-Neurological symptoms are protean and can appear AT ANY TIME during the course of infection *hypersensitivity of skin, scalp and hair *Hypersensitivity to noise, light, smell *Alterations of taste *poor balance and coordination *Uncharacteristic behavior outbursts, mood disturbances, depression *social withdrawal *New onset phobias *Oppositional behaviors *Obsessive compulsive disorders *Deterioration in school performance in over 90% *Difficulty with concentration and attention in school with easily distractibility as well as "brain fog" in over 80% *New onset of ADD
*When measured with formal neuropsychiatric testing, children demonstrate defects in auditory and visual sequential processing
Less Commonly:
*Movement disorders-spaticity, ataxia, motor or vocal tics *Cranial neuropathies, e.g. Bell's Palsy or optic nerve neuritis *Peripheral neuropathies-numbness and tingling, distal parathesias, subtle weakness
Pre-Schoolers and toddlers
- Modd swings, sudden emotional outbursts - Irritabiity - Personality changes - Regression of motor and social skills (developmental milestones) - Changes in play behavior, tire easily, less active
- Trouble falling asleep, frequent awakenings - Nightmares, new phobias, recurrence of seperation anxiety - Diaper rash unresponsive to normal treatment - Frequent URI's, ear and throat infections, bronchitis, pneumonia
Congenital Lyme Disease
* Infants can be infected with Borrelia transpacentally in any stage of pregnancy and/or via mother's breast milk.
* The co-infections: Babesia, Bartonella, Mycoplasma and perhaps even the Ehrilichias can be transmitted transpacentally to the developing fetus.
* Gestational Borreliosis can be associated with repeated miscarriages, fetal death in utero, still births, hydrocephalus, cardiovascual anomalies,
intrauterine growth retardation, neonatal respiratory distress, and maternal toxemia of pregnancy.
* Infants either infected congenitally or from breast milk can have
- Floppiness with poor muscle tone - Irritability - Frequent fevers and illness early in life - Joint sensitivities and body pain - Skin sensitivity - Gastro esophageal reflux - Developmental delays -Learning disabilities and psychiatric problems
* Infants bitten very early in life will have many of the same symptoms - loss and decline in developmental milestones.
I found this to be a pretty inclusive list of signs/symptoms for small children, infants, and those suspected of congenital Lyme.
Sadly, my two children do exhibit many of these symptoms and both have positive bands for Lyme via Igenex diagnostic lab in PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. ************************** *************************
Bettyg has quite a few SYMPTOMS LISTS in my newbie package link below; here is one of them and i'm copying the entire text below...
posted 17-11-2003 10:25 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Symptom Check List...
The Bite 1. Tick, mosquito, flea, deerfly, or horsefly bite 2. Rash at bite site 3. Rashes at other sites 4. Rash basically circular and spreading 5. Raised rash, disappearing and returning (Note: EM rash appears in less than 50% of lyme patients and MANY never recall a bite)
Head, Face, Neck 12. Unexplained hair loss 13. Scalp rash 14. Headache, mild or severe 15. Migraine 16. Twitching of the face or other muscles 17. Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy) 18. Tingling or numbness of nose, cheek, or face 19. Facial pain 20. Facial swelling 21. Dental Pain 22. TMJ (jaw pain) 23. Sore throat 24. Hoarseness or weak voice 25. Vocal paralysis 26. Difficulty swallowing 27. Loss of smell or taste 28. Neck Stiffness, pain, or pressure
Eyes/ Vision 29. Swelling around eyes 30. Photophobia or light sensitivity 31. Double or blurry vision 32. Increased floating spots 33. Pain or swelling in eyes 34. Flashing lights 35. Tearing and/ or dry eyes 36. Vision loss or blindness 37. Dilated Pupils 38. Conjunctivitis 39. Uveitis 40. Iritis 41. Decreased perception of light and color 42. Decreased depth perception 43. Wandering or lazy eye 44. Drooping eyelid 45. Foreign body sensation
Ears/ Hearing 46. Ear pain 47. Sound sensitivity 48. Buzzing in one or both ears 49. Ringing in one or both ears 50. Decreased hearing in one or both ears
Digestive and Excretory Systems 51. Constipation 52. Diarrhea 53. Irritable bladder (trouble stopping or starting) 54. Frequent urination 55. Kidney failure 56. Splenitis 57. Nausea or vomiting 58. Gastritis or upset stomach 59. Abdominal cramping, pain 60. Abdominal paralysis 61. Bloating 62. Gastro esophageal reflux 63. Difficulty eating
Musculoskeletal System 64. Joint pain or swelling 65. Stiffness of the joints, neck, or back 66. Tendonitis 67. Muscle pain or cramps 68. Joint creeks and cracks 69. Neck and shoulder pain 70. Heal and foot pain (plantar fasciitis) 71. Spinal sensitivity 72. Herniated disk 73. Back pain 74. Bone pain or erosion 75. Shin splints 76. Cartilage erosion 77. Cervical pain 78. Gangleon Cysts 79. Migrating pain 80. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Respiratory and circulatory Systems 81. Shortness of breath 82. Persistent cough 83. Sleep Apnea 84. Chest pain or rib soreness 85. Vasculitis 86. Frequent and easy bruising 87. Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills, or flushing 88. Heart palpitations or extra beats 89. Any history of a heart murmur, heart block, or valve prolapse 90. Heart attack 91. Pulse irregularities
Neurological System 92. Tremors or unexplained shaking 93. Burning or stabbing sensations 94. Weakness or partial paralysis 95. Pressure in head 96. Aneurysm 97. Coma 98. Cranial nerve abnormalities 99. Dementia or Alzheimer's-like presentation 100. Multiple sclerosis-like presentation 101. Meningitis 102. Pseudotumor cerebri 103. Tingling, numbness, or shooting pains 104. Dizziness, lightheadedness, wooziness 105. Fainting 106. Difficulty walking 107. Increased motion sickness, vertigo, poor balance 108. Seizure activity 109. Stroke symptoms 110. Restless leg syndrome 111. Diminished Reflexes 112. Gait problems 113. Clumsiness, dropping things or bumping into objects
Psychological/ Well-being 114. Mood swings 115. Irritability or low frustration tolerance 116. Depression 117. Feeling as if you are losing your mind 118. Overemotional reactions, crying or becoming enraged easily 119. Hypersensitivity 120. Inappropriate laughter 121. Poor judgment 122. Restlessness 123. Easily distracted 124. Apathy, listlessness, or lack of motivation 125. Insomnia. Disturbed sleep, early awakening 126. Panic attacks or panic disorder 127. Anxiety 128. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors 129. Bi-Polar presentations 130. Hyperactivity 131. Suicidal thoughts 132. Paranoia 133. Personality changes 134. Hallucinations- auditory, visual, or olfactory 135. Nightmares or night terrors 136. Eating disorders 137. Schizophrenia-like disorder
Mental Capabilities 138. Brain fog 139. Memory loss (short or long term) 140. Confusion 141. Forgetfulness 142. Cognitive overload 143. Loss of creativity 144. Declining school performance 145. ADD 146. Difficulty concentrating, thinking or reading 147. Tendencies to go off on conversational tangents 148. Difficulty with speech (slow, stammering, or slurred) 149. Word reversals when speaking 150. Difficulty with writing (number and letter reversals) 151. Word finding difficulty 152. Facial recognition difficulties 153. Slowed or inconsistent processing skills- planning, prioritizing, sequencing, or tracking 154. Difficulties with calculations and directions 155. Difficulties with multi-tasking 156. Difficulties completing tasks or meeting deadlines 157. Disorientation: getting lost, going to the wrong place, forgetting your destination 158. Forgetting how to perform simple tasks 159. Orientation difficulties (up-down, left-right) 160. Poor spatial judgment
Reproduction and Sexuality 161. Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido 162. Unexplained menstrual irregularity, pelvic pain 163. Unexplained milk production, breast pain 164. Testicular pain/pelvic pain
General Well-being 165. Unexplained weight change-loss or gain 166. Extreme fatigue 167. Swollen glands 168. Cystitis or nodules under the skin 169. Unexplained high or low-grade fever or hypothermia 170. Continual infections (sinus, kidneys, eyes, etc.) 171. Symptoms seem to change, come and go 172. Pain migrates to different parts of body 173. Early flu-like illness from which you have never fully recovered 174. Increased Thirst 175. Profuse Sweating 176. Achiness 177. Lethargy 178. Malaise 179. Itching 180. Autoimmune presentations 181. Increased sensitivity to allergens, chemicals, or odors 182. Difficulties with Sensory overload 183. Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol 184. Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina
I compiled this list from many different sources... Please feel free to list any of your symptoms that I may have overlooked and I will add them in, OK?
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Within one week of starting antibiotics I developed a rash that was diagnosed as pityriasis rosea.
Until this, I've never been a rashy person. Since starting antibiotics, rashes crop up, particularly when I switch an antibiotic.
If you read about pityriasis rosea some of the characteristics make it sound like one cause of the rash could be TBIs. Cause is labeled "unknown," (although some suspect viral) no treatment required because it is self-limiting. However, there is some data to indicate antibiotics decrease the length of time one has the rash.
I suspect this particular rash could be related. Emphasis on "suspect."
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One thing that I didn't see, but that I have experienced (but I should note the my TBI's are bart and myco, not lyme) and that I have read other people exeriencing, is an inability to sweat.
For me, this would be to the point of passing out from heat exhaustion (on a regular basis, when in my teen years).
I don't know if anyone else mentioned swelling of hands (also one of my symptoms) such that it was difficult/painful to form anything close to a fist.
I can't think of anything else that I or any of my family members have experienced off hand.
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hokie -
Too bad you have to have that added on to this mix.
I get what might be similar rashes from doxycycline. So bad that I cannot use it anymore.
Round, hot, raised a bit and so itchy it's is painful and nearly brings me to my knees. I've tried several times over the course of a year or so.
Each time, hauntingly, in exactly the same places, 8- 13 silver-dollar sized circles appear. I still have a few scars from the last time I tried last November.
the reason I kept trying is that doxy was the only thing that, seemingly magically, reduced hyperacusis to a point that I could go out.
However, mine do not look - or sound like what I see at the link below.
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Bradychardia (slowing of the heart rate, especially at night)
Costochondritis (severe rib and sternum pain)
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Thyroid Goiter
Pulsating/painful thyroid
Pulsating/painful lymph nodes
Burning soles of feet
Loss of intestinal peristaltic action
Insufficient production of stomach acid and bile
Malabsorption
All around misery...
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