is some symptoms of Lyme disease fatigue,head aches,stomach pain,bloating,bad vision,dizziness,numbness?
Answer Hi, Jill… I certainly would not dismiss Lyme and from what you told me, I would strongly suspect it. And, from what I know about RA, the other symptoms you listed are not indicative of that. Sometimes Lyme can affect blood test results that often result in misdiagnoses. The only way you can get properly tested, diagnosed and treated is to find a Lyme specialist. To find a Lyme specialist, go to www.LymeNet.org and register. Click on Flash Discussion and then on Seeking A Doctor. Post there with your city and state and someone will email you privately. There is a policy not to post doctors’ names on the site due to privacy issues. You will see LLMD a lot on the site and that stands for Lyme-literate MD. They are few and far between so be prepared to travel if you find one. I drive 2 1/2 hours to see my doctor and dont know where I would be without him. Not only is Lyme an issue but so are the co-infections that can occur with it. They can have many of the same symptoms BUT they
