Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Untreated cases of Lyme Disease can produce a variety of symptoms that depend on the stage of the infection, including rash, fever, arthritis, and facial paralysis.
Early Symptoms (3-30 days after tick bite) | Late Symptoms (days to months after tick bite) |
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Fever | Severe headache |
Headache | Neck stiffness |
Chills | Rashes |
Fatigue | Arthritis with joint pain and swelling |
Swollen lymph nodes | Facial paralysis |
Muscle and joint aches | Irregular heartbeat and palpitations |
Rashes (can span up to 12 inches or more in diameter) | Dizziness |
Shortness of breath | |
Inflammation of brain and spinal cord | |
Nerve pain | |
Numbness | |
Short term memory loss |