DKScully701 asked: I posted a previous question about my dog’s symptoms, but now it looks like we’re down to two options, according to the vet: Lyme disease or lymphoma. His lab results apparantly could indicate either of them…. He has swollen lymph nodes, watery eyes, and was a bit limpy (but he’s 13 and a [...]
Mar
24
What does your immune system do to fight off Lyme Disease?
Pinky asked: Thankyou in advance to anyone who answers this question for me. =) Also, is there a treatment for Lyme Disease?
Mar
24
Can a child have a bullseye bite mark and not have Lyme disease?
criticalcatalyst asked: My son’s had a few mosquito bites lately, so when I saw a raised bump I didn’t think anything of it. Now it’s changed into the bullseye similar to after a tick bite. It’s more of a cresent than a ring right now. But we don’t have deer ticks here (as far as [...]
Mar
24
Lyme Disease: A National Health Crisis
Jenna Smith asked: According to a Harvard medical study, there are believed to be at least 200,000 new cases each year in the U.S, and some experts think that as many as one in every 15 Americans is currently infected (20 million persons). The truly frightening aspect of this disease is that most victims never [...]
Mar
24
How come i never got lyme disease from a tick even though i was bit by one?
live forever asked: when i was 4 yrs old my parents found a tick in my head half way under my scalp, but i never got lyme disease, how come? can a reg blood test tell you if you have it or not? or is their a special test you have to take to know [...]
Mar
23
Lyme Disease and Its Treatment
Corwin Brown asked: Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease spread through a tick bite. Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria spirochete. The disease is carried by deer ticks and western black-legged ticks (found mostly on the Pacific Coast). These ticks can spread the disease to animals and humans through tick bites. Lyme disease [...]
Mar
23
Is it possible for a person to get cured from Lyme disease without medication?
Cre-8-ive asked: I was recently tested and the doctor says that I have Lyme disease antibodies in my system, but I don’t have illness itself. He said that at some point in my life I contracted it, but I don’t have it now. I was never treated for Lyme Disease!
Mar
22
Do dogs in Wisconsin really need the Lyme’s disease shot and booster if they are using ADVANTIX?
Rose asked: My Springer Spaniel had the Lyme shot and booster and was using Frontline and she still got Lymes disease. Now I inherited a Cavilier King charles and am wondering if I should give him the Lyme disease shot and booster?
Mar
22
How long do the symptoms of lyme disease last? Can it be cured?
lyme jess b asked: I was diagnosed with lyme disease in ’93. Could I still be having some symptoms now? I know when I went to the doctor after a camping trip, I had the tell-tale bullseye rash. They said it was lyme disease and I think all that they gave me was tetracyclene. Coluld [...]
Mar
22
What are the symptoms of Lyme Disease in dogs?
mummaamanda723 asked: My dog was just diagnosed w/Lyme Disease (we’ve had him for 3.5 years; got him from a shelter) but we don’t know at what stage it’s at. Currently we’re treating him w/antibiotics which are helping the excessive drinking/peeing. Does Lyme Disease make dogs dumb? My dog seriously will NOT listen to me anymore [...]