Lyme Disease
The number of Lyme disease cases reported each year has steadily increased since 1991. In 2006, nearly 20,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lyme disease starts with a rash and if not treated, can hurt the nervous system. This guide helps you learn its causes and symptoms. Read how Lyme disease is treated, get the latest research and learn where to find support.
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Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatment
Catching Lyme disease early is important for successfully treating it. Depending on the source, Lyme is either an extremely easy-to-treat or enormously complex disease. This section of the guide helps you learn the symptoms of Lyme disease and how it is treated, and shows you where to find clinical trials.
Dulcinea's Insight
- A common abbreviation online is LLMD, which means “Lyme Literate Medical Doctor.” Lyme literate means the doctor has learned more about the disease. A recurring complaint online among those with Lyme is that most doctors don’t understand chronic Lyme or how to treat it.
- On the other hand, Quackwatch has a long article about misinformation surrounding chronic Lyme disease that details some of the expensive, dangerous and unproven remedies people have tried, often provided by LLMDs.
Dulcinea's Picks
For symptoms …
The Mayo Clinic
describes common and less well-known Lyme disease symptoms, including a rash and eye inflammation.
For diagnosis and treatment…
The American Academy of Family Physicians
explains why diagnostic tests for Lyme aren’t always reliable, and why it’s important to discuss symptoms with your doctor. You’ll also find information on how Lyme disease is treated.
For clinical trials …
ClinicalTrials.gov
, a clearinghouse operated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, provides a list of research clinical trials currently underway to test experimental treatments for Lyme disease. To learn more about clinical trials, speak to your doctor, and read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's guide.
Lyme Disease Support
On the Web, some people are chronicling their struggle with Lyme disease on blogs. Use this section ... read more »
News and Research on Lyme Disease
Visit the sites below for news on Lyme disease and Lyme disease research studies. read more »
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