HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

I Had Lyme Disease That Was Not Detcted Early Now Symptoms Of Muscle And Joint Pain

default
Posted on Wed, 6 Sep 2023
Question: I had Lyme didease that was not detcted early, lipids my pc did shoed no sign,m it was onlym after I requested to be checked for it was it dicoverd. After doxycicline the symptoms abated somewhat but a year later, I suffer muscle and joint mpain that is debilitating. I had doublem TKR and my knees hurt and strenght has diminished . The VA dr. seems to take my complaints with a grain of salt thugh at times the threshhold of pain hits ten on the scale and keeps me from doing my duties, even reaching causes about an eight on the scale.
doctor
Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Chronic Lyme disease

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it seems that you are suffering from chronic Lyme disease. which. an manifest by aching joints or muscles that may or may not be accompanied by joint swelling.. This can be diagnosed by a blood test of the titer of antibodies against Lyme disease.. If found high then you should refer to your doctor for a prescription of a long course of doxycycline.. I hope you find this helpful.. if you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
Thanks.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. salah saad shoman

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 3148 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
I Had Lyme Disease That Was Not Detcted Early Now Symptoms Of Muscle And Joint Pain

Brief Answer: Chronic Lyme disease Detailed Answer: Dear sir I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it seems that you are suffering from chronic Lyme disease. which. an manifest by aching joints or muscles that may or may not be accompanied by joint swelling.. This can be diagnosed by a blood test of the titer of antibodies against Lyme disease.. If found high then you should refer to your doctor for a prescription of a long course of doxycycline.. I hope you find this helpful.. if you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion. Thanks.