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Can Lyme Disease Have A Flare Up After 18 Years?

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Question : Can Lyme disease have a flare up after 18'years
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lyme disease can have a flare up even after 18 years of first time disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Yes, the symptoms of Lyme disease can flare up after long time (including 18 years) of the first symptoms especially if not treated adequately at the early stages.

The most common symptoms of flare up include: fatigue, unusual joint swelling, etc.

Hope it answered to your question. Let me know if you have other queries.
Dr.Sejdini
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Can Lyme Disease Have A Flare Up After 18 Years?

Brief Answer: Lyme disease can have a flare up even after 18 years of first time disease. Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concern. Yes, the symptoms of Lyme disease can flare up after long time (including 18 years) of the first symptoms especially if not treated adequately at the early stages. The most common symptoms of flare up include: fatigue, unusual joint swelling, etc. Hope it answered to your question. Let me know if you have other queries. Dr.Sejdini