Tick Borne Disease

Question 1

Most common symptoms of all tick borne diseases (TBD)

Answer 1

• Fatigue & tiredness
• Upset stomach & nausea
• Joint pain & swelling
• Disturbed sleep
• Headaches

Question 2

Most common symptoms of Lyme disease or RMSF

Answer 2

• Fatigue & tiredness
• Joint pain & swelling
• Muscle pain & cramps
• Disturbed sleep
• Stiffness in neck

Question 3

Most common symptoms of Alpha-gal syndrome

Answer 3

• Change in bowel movements
• Fatigue & tiredness
• Upset stomach & nausea
• Hives or rash
• Disturbed sleep

Question 4

Co-factors that may increase the risk or severity of reactions in Alpha-gal syndrome

Answer 4

• NSAIDs
• Exercise
• Alcohol

Question 5

Described the early localized stage of Lyme disease

Answer 5

• Erythema migrans, skin rash (may look like a bull’s eye)
• Flu-like illness including chills & fever
• Fatigue
• HA and stiff neck
• Muscle soreness & joint pain
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Sore throat

Question 6

Describe the early disseminated stage of Lyme disease

Answer 6

• Chills
• Fever
• HA
• Fatigue
• Pain, weakness, or numbness in arms/legs
• Vision changes
• Lyme carditis, heart problems (palpitations, chest pain)
• Rash may appear on body
• Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)

Question 7

Describe the late disseminated stage of Lyme disease

Answer 7

• Arthritis in large joints or near the point of infection
• Severe HAs or migraines
• Vertigo, dizziness
• Migrating pains that come & go in joints/tendons
• Stiff, acheing neck
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Sleep disturbances, insomnia
• Disturbances in heart rhythm
• Mental fogginess, concentration issues
• Numbness in arms/legs/hands/feet
• Problems following conversations & processing info
• Severe fatigue