Five Years Later

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/01/lyme-disease-rise-and-controversy-over-how-sick-makes-patients/OT4rCTy9qRYh25GsTocBhL/story.html?s_campaign+sm_tw  Controversy continues, interesting article above.
     This blog was first intended to tell my story and educate about the rash. I haven't blogged since May 2011 but not much has changed. I continue to research and educate because Lyme is more than a Bulls Eye and not everyone with Lyme gets a Rash. The rash occurs in ~ 70% of cases.  The rash can be hidden on the back, scalp, neck, buttocks and knee. As in my case the rash can be OVAL or solid in color. It usually doesn't itch and gradually expands. Multiple rashes may occur when the disease progresses and disseminates. If the rash is present YOU HAVE LYME.  Don't wait for the test and the SOONER the treatment the better. Generally antibodies don't start to show until 6 weeks and therefore test taken before will be negative. Ticks can also spread co-infections so treatment should be individualized if symptoms persist. I will update further in my next blog.