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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Lyme Disease?
My friend has self diagnosed herself with Lupus, but I am concerned it may be Lyme Disease. After she had blood work done when symptoms first occurred the doctors came back with no answer for us. Things progressed and have gotten worse.
Her symptoms are fatigue, knee pain, joint pain, mentioned sore throat recently, feels her cardio and heart have grown weaker? She is only 22 yers old
Her symptoms are fatigue, knee pain, joint pain, mentioned sore throat recently, feels her cardio and heart have grown weaker? She is only 22 yers old
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
Hello dear,
Thank you for writing.
In my opinion the age and the symptoms you referred don't seem to suggest that your friend has Lupus.
In order to understand if your friend might have Lyme disease, I would like to ask some questions:
-For how long has your friend been experiencing these complaints?
-Does your friend remember any tick bite in the last 3-4 months?
-Has she ever noticed big round red elements in her skin?
-Did she have any fever?
-What type of tests has she done?
Thank you in advance,
Dr.Alma
Thank you for writing.
In my opinion the age and the symptoms you referred don't seem to suggest that your friend has Lupus.
In order to understand if your friend might have Lyme disease, I would like to ask some questions:
-For how long has your friend been experiencing these complaints?
-Does your friend remember any tick bite in the last 3-4 months?
-Has she ever noticed big round red elements in her skin?
-Did she have any fever?
-What type of tests has she done?
Thank you in advance,
Dr.Alma
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