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My grandson just handed me a tick they found on his butt, yesterday. He had a red rash around the bite that was about 2 inches in diameter. He has 2 previous tick bites, one with a "multi systemic" rash.
I want to send the tick to Palo Alto to see if it has Lyme etc and I need the address, fee charged, etc. I'm in CT.
If he has that distinctive rash, he likely has lyme. I would not wait for any test. They need to take photos (and keep them, too) and get him to a LLMD ASAP. Best if the LLMD can see the rash while it's still there, though.
Especially with history of bites and a "multi systemic" rash. Might that have been a satellite rash (various circles)? That can happen, too. But so can other kinds of rashes. -
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- From my file notes:
Best if a doctor can SEE the rash in person and make a note in file. Also best if that doctor is a LLMD so that proper treatment can start. Even with a rash, some doctors won't do much. Still, even if they don't the rash should be noted in file at least by any doctor, if possible.
Still,
Take your own PHOTOS of that rash before it fades. You might need these photos for some time to come. Keep them.
For at least an hour before taking photo, be sure not to touch the rash in ANY way. Even slight pressure can cause it to change and it needs to be as "honest" and "real" so no one can say you made it worse.
1) Put a clean coin or ruler beside it for scale. Be sure the lighting is good (outdoor lighting best) and as true to life as possible. This will help authenticate.
2) Find something today's date to have in the photo or otherwise be sure your camera can stamp / verify the date.
3) Get your face in at least one photo with the rash in that same frame, if possible. This will prove it is YOUR rash. A mirror may help. The face pix need not be as clear as the rash but be sure it's clearly YOUR face in case others doubt you in the future.
Lyme Disease; Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of this tick-borne illness.
. . . rashes can mimic spider bite, ringworm, or cellulitis. Multiple, so-called “satellite” rashes may appear on different parts of the body. . . . -
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- Without trying to think too hard about it, and without talking to anyone else . . . each family member who saw the past rash(s) . . . should independently of each other, draw what they remember -- and make notes about any characteristics, symptoms.
After done, then notes can be compared and added thoughts might be of help, but don't change the original drawing. There may be something important, however, memory is not always "correct" especially if we've been told something about an incident by others. -
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