LYME DISEASE ADULT SYMPTOMS:
Fast Facts
- Lyme is fastest growing vector-borne disease
- 85% do not recall tick bite
- Less than 70% of people develop a rash
- Treatment should begin without testing if rash is present
- Lab tests may be negative in the first 4-6 weeks
- Flu-like illness (fever, chills, sweats, muscles aches, fatigue, nausea and joint pain)
- Rash (10% have EM rash)
- Bell's palsy
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Light or sound sensitivity
- Cognitive impairment
- Sleep disturbance
- Depression, anxiety, or mood swings
- Arthritis
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
- Chest pain, palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Tingling, burning or shooting pains
Fast Facts
- 25% of Lyme patients are children
- 50% have no history of tick attachment
- Less than 70% of people develop a rash
- Treatment should begin without testing if rash is present
- Lab tests may be negative in the first 4-6 weeks
- Flu-like illness (fever, muscles aches, fatigue, nausea and joint pain)
- Rash (10% have EM rash)
- Bell's palsy
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Light or sound sensitivity
- Cognitive impairment
- Uncharacteristic behavior
- Inability to sustain attention
- Outbursts & mood swings
- Arthritis
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
- Chest pain, palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Tingling, burning or shooting pains
>> UNDER OUR SKIN website
>> California Lyme Disease Association
>> More Lyme Disease symptoms for adults and children
About the documentary, UNDER OUR SKIN:
The acclaimed documentary expose' by Emmy-nominated director Andy Abrahams Wilson, opens September 18th for a weeklong run in San Francisco at the Sundance Kabuki Cinema, and in San Rafael on September 23rd for a special two-night engagement at the Rafael Theater.
