Because tick paralysis is so rare, a health provider might not consider it. Tick paralysis is often misdiagnosed at first as Guillain-Barre syndrome or botulism, which have similar symptoms. A doctor will also physically examine the person and may order tests, like one that stimulates the nerves to measure nerve function. If your doctor suspects tick paralysis, they will look for the attached tick — and make a diagnosis if they find a tick. Ticks are often found on the scalp and neck, but they might also be in hiding spots like the groin or ear canal. There is no medication for the condition; the treatment is simply removing the tick. Once the tick is removed, most people recover substantially over the next few hours, and are back to normal within 24 hours. If the symptoms go away, this confirms the diagnosis.