These symptoms may be brief, only to recur as a broader spectrum of symptoms as the disease progresses. The more severe, potentially debilitating symptoms of later stage Lyme Disease may occur weeks, months, or, in a few cases, years after a tick bite. If you think you have Lyme Disease, you should see your doctor immediately . Even if you don't have the associated rash, you should suspect Lyme Disease if there is evidence of a tick bite on your body. Blood tests performed in the first month after a tick bite can often produce false results.
Tests given after one month are more reliable.
If you do have Lyme disease your doctor will most likely treat it with antibiotics but remember , the sooner it is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin and the better the chances for a cure. Lyme Disease Foundation Center for Disease Control and Prevention National Library of Medicine - Medline Plus U.S. Food and Drug Administration Lots of Links on Lyme Disease Thanks to a very concerned gentleman from California who suffers from Lyme disease for suggesting these links. With the warmer weather comes the increased activity of all kinds of insects and the probability of being stung. BUT you must always be alert for signs of an allergic reaction. A severe reaction to an insect sting, when the respiratory system, heart, and circulatory system are affected is called anaphylaxis.