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Chronic Lyme Disease FAQ

Dr. Tania Dempsey

Aug 2, 2017

Chronic Lyme Disease FAQ

What should someone expect after being diagnosed with Lyme disease? Getting a definitive diagnosis of Lyme disease is often very difficult but once the diagnosis is made, it not only validates the patient's condition but also opens up treatment options for the patient. Many of these patients have suffered for years and have been told by many doctors that their symptoms are either in their head and they will just have to live with them. Receiving acknowledgement that there is

Lyme Disease Symptoms

Dr. Tania Dempsey

Jun 1, 2017

Lyme Disease Symptoms

SYMPTOMS OF TICK BORNE ILLNESS Q: Will every patient who has Lyme disease see a bull’s eye rash? A: Lyme disease presents as a bull's eye rash in less than 50% of patients. That means that in more than half of the cases, there is no obvious rash, and the symptoms can be mild and can look like so many other illnesses. This makes the diagnosis of lyme disease very difficult. Q: Is lyme disease associated with other illnesses? A: Lyme disease is often associated with other tic