How to know if you have Lyme disease

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) records about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease each year. But researchers think the actual number of infections might be closer to 300,000

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I got Lyme disease from my mother.
I told myself for years that my symptoms weren't enough to justify even getting tested.
I was wrong.
Now I'm 20, and I can't stand the misinformation anymore.
I've known dozens of people who have died of Lyme disease, mainly because the symptoms were just too normal for them to take them seriously.

This video is outdated, so below are some LIFE SAVING updates:
- Lyme disease is very common
- You can be infected 15 minutes after a bite!
- Many cases don't even show severe symptoms for years
- Nearly all ticks are infected in the north east, and it is spreading
- By the time you notice the bite, the tick has likely already injected its saliva into you
- The only way to know if the tick transmitted Lyme to you, is if you bring the tick to a specialist to get tested
- Lyme specialists should always be contacted after a suspected bite, since most doctors are not Lyme-literate, and will only refer you to Lyme specialists, or dismiss it due to underestimating the risk
- There are co-infections (alternate strains) of Lyme Disease that you can get in each different tick, and each co-infection causes a different group of symptoms
- Ticks are not the only way to get Lyme disease!
- Lyme is passed through blood, so it can be passed from mother to child in utero, and can be SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED!
- Symptoms can be very hard to detect at first, and if you have any odd or mundane symptoms that don't seem related, I strongly suggest visiting a Lyme specialist. Even if you have never seen a tick on you.
- People living in the north eastern areas of the US are recommended to get tested to Lyme annually.

Those I knew who have died, or are currently receiving treatment had symptoms like these:
headaches, back pain, and they felt cold or even feverish at times. Over time, they got dizzier, and more tired and sometimes just so depressed that they couldn't motivate themselves to do everyday tasks. Others felt constantly on edge, and stressed to the point that they physically and mentally broke down.

These are all symptoms of spirochete damage. They dig into your brain and your nerves and your organ tissue. It messes with your blood flow by attacking your heart, making people feel cold, or have vision issues from low blood pressure. Spirochetes damage your ability to concentrate by attacking the brain, causing headaches that feel like pressure behind your eyes and to the back of your head. Peoples hormone regulation is thrown off, and emotions are set into constant turmoil until glands like your thyroid slowly stop working, causing weight gain.

There are many symptoms of Lyme disease, because the spirochetes could be attacking anywhere in the body.

Please realize that pain is not normally a constant. You shouldn't feel tired all the time, or have trouble going to bed or getting up. You shouldn't have to feel stressed, overwhelmed or depressed every day.

I was treated for Lyme, and it was like my life became consistently enjoyable. I still had all the same daily troubles, but they became manageable.

All I hope is that some of this information will reach someone and they will take the leap to meet with a specialist, because that was all I needed to be set on the right track. It is just so worth it.

cleoo

the ignorance about this illness is overwhelming including the illness its self, we need a comprehensive treatment for current suffers asap. i wouldnt wish this on anyone, thank you for supporting our efforts on you tube to expose this epidemic.

lelamoore

A bull's eye rash is not typical. It occurs in only about 30% of those who are bitten. Also, Lyme spirochetal bacteria is the cause for many chronic illnesses and the testing for it is usually innaccurate.

EH_

Not mentioning mosquitos. I took a long time before diagnose
Because I had no idea mosquitoes were a possibility

visitor

Thousands of people each year, have you been updated? It's approximately 300.000 people each year now.

jenniferjane

I think i recently had this. My legs were throbbing with pain i had fatigue and arm pain as well as chest pain. Foggy brain. I literally felt like i was dying. Went to the hospital thinking i may of had blood clots due to the feelings in my legs and arms and chest, doctor did blood work on me everything came back fine in terms of blood clots, sugar and electrolytes, showed him the red spot on my arm and he gave me a round of antibiotics and i felt fine the next day. It was a scary experience.

Marcus-hbll

Or check your pets for ticks every time you pet them because that's how I get several ticks stuck on my scalp. Painful like hell and thought I bumped my head on something. My mum thought the injured area had gained puss and only when we go to the doctor did the true identity of the painful bump comes to light. Still gives me goosebumps.

inbetween-

my son is 11 months old I found a little tic on him 2 weeks ago yesterday the bullseye rash appeared I hope he is safe

rumaddness

Am I the only one that can't tolerate the music on this video?

dotl.

I had a infection, and was on antibiotics for 30 days, I had a ACA on one lower leg/feet. Now I am done with antibitics and the rash ACA is gone but do not now it lyme is gone.

audiokees