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- Tick Bite
- Rash at bite site, 1 day to 2 months after bite
- Rashes at other sites, 1 day to 2 months after bite
Note: the following factors may appear at any time
after a known or suspected tick bite:
- Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills
- Unexplained weight change, loss or gain
- Fatigue, tiredness
- Unexplained hair loss
- Swollen glands
- Unexplained sore throat
- Testicular or pelvic pain
- Unexplained menstrual irregularity
- Unexplained lactation
- Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido (sexual desire)
- Persistent upset stomach, heartburn or acid reflux
- Change in bowel function (constipation, diarrhea)
- Chest pain or rib soreness
- Shortness of breath, persistent dry cough
- Heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block
- Joint pain or swelling 21. Stiffness of joints, neck
or back
- Muscle pain or cramps
- Twitching of face or other muscles or whole body when
falling asleep
- Headache
- Neck creaks and cracks, neck stiffness
- Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations
- Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)
- Eyes/Vision: double, blurry, pain, increased floaters
- Ears/Hearing: buzzing, ringing, high pitched whine,
ear pain
- Dizziness, poor balance, increased motion sickness
- Lightheadedness, wooziness, difficulty walking
- Tremor
- Confusion, difficulty thinking
- Difficulty reading or concentrating
- Forgetfulness, poor short term memory
- Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places
- Difficulty with speech
- Mood swings, irritability, depression
- Disturbed sleep, too much, too little, early awakening
- Exaggerated hangover symptoms
- History of heart murmur or valve prolapse
- Excessively itchy or sensitive skin
- Aching hands
- Aching soles or tops of feet
- Intermittent muscle pain, moves to different parts
of body over time
(adapted from Dr. Joseph Burrascano by Don
Chonocci, www.cassia.org)
Distributed by Humboldt County Lyme Support Group, contact
jentri@tidepool.com
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