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What Causes Severe Fatigue, Polyarthritis And Episodes Of Syncope?
My 59 yr old husband c/o severe fatigue (for months), poly arthritis, and has experienced several episodes of sudden syncope. A cardiologist has r/o cardiac related cause (thinking simply vasovagal syncope).We live in Lyme infested area - could these symptoms be related to undiagnosed lyme disease?
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
Hello,
Lymes disease is unlikely. However, you can go for a serological test for Lymes for reassurance.
However other possibilities like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome must be ruled out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Lymes disease is unlikely. However, you can go for a serological test for Lymes for reassurance.
However other possibilities like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome must be ruled out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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