** 1. history of ticks in backyard, support lyme disease, but no bite marks at face/neck goes against it. 2. since symptom of feeling achy is there, thus if is related to arthritis symptom, then could be lyme s disease. 3. experiencing flu-like symptoms [stiff neck,fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, aches, in your history] also you may experience a large, expanding skin rash, goes in favor of Lyme s disease. 4. any heart, brain, and/or nerve problems?? 5. Because of the difficulty in culturing Borrelia bacteria in the laboratory, diagnosis of Lyme disease is diagnosed clinically, based on symptoms, objective physical findings or a history of possible exposure to infected ticks, as well as serological blood tests [ Western blot and ELISA,spinal tap] PS: .Ordinary wood ticks and dog ticks do not carry the infection. . Currently, there is no available vaccine on the market for Lyme disease. . The presence of antibodies in the blood is not sufficient reason for continued or retreatment with antibiotics. . seek an opinion of parasitologist [infectious disease doctor].