Lyme disease - Symptoms & Co-infections

Lyme disease is becoming quite widespread nowadays and the worst thing about
this disease is that the doctors often fail to diagnose it on time. The main reason
for this situation is because majority of Lyme disease symptoms are quite similar
to the symptoms of other diseases. Search online to find an expert Lyme disease
doctor in Australia.
Lyme disease is a mysterious disease that is quite difficult to diagnose. The
following list contains details about the symptoms of for Lyme disease and its co-
infections.
Respiratory/Circulatory Systems:
Heart palpitations
Heart block, murmur
Difficulty in breathing, night sweats or unexplained chills
Diminished exercise tolerance
Chest pain or rib soreness

Eye, Vision:
Oversensitivity to light
Wandering or lazy eye
Eye pain or swelling around eyes
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Vertigo
Red eyes
Floaters/spots in the line of sight
Double or blurry vision, vision changes

Musculoskeletal System:
Muscle pain or cramps
Joint pain, stiffness or swelling
Muscle weakness, loss of muscle tone
Shifting joint pains
Loss of reflexes, poor muscle coordination

Ears/Hearing:
Ringing or buzzing in ears
Pain in ears
Sound sensitivity
Decreased hearing

Digestive/excretory System:
Loss of appetite, anorexia
Irritable bladder
Upset stomach (nausea, vomiting)
Unexplained weight loss or gain

Head, Face, Neck:
Stiff neck
Change in smell, taste
Jaw pain/stiffness (like TMJ)
Sore throat, swollen glands
Tingling of nose, cheek, or face
Headaches/Migraines
Twitching of facial/other muscles
Facial paralysis (like Bell's palsy)
Heightened allergic sensitivities

Skin Problems:
Eczema
Erethyma Migrans (rash)
Benign tumour-like nodules
Odd odours or higher perspiration than normal (ammonia)

General Well-being:
Low body temperature
Flu-like symptoms (early in the illness)
Extreme fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion
Decreased interest in play (children)
Unexplained fevers (high or low grade)
Symptoms seem to change, come and go

Cognitive Symptoms:
Disorientation: getting or feeling lost
Confusion, difficulty thinking
Forgetfulness, memory loss (short or long term)
Dementia
Poor school or work performance
Difficulty with reading, spelling, concentration
Distractibility, attention deficit problems

Other Organ Problems:
Reproduction and Sexuality
Liver inflammation
Bladder & Kidney problems (including bed wetting)
Thyroid Dysfunction (under or over active thyroid glands)

Neurologic System:
Word finding problems
Academic or vocational decline
Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membrane around the brain)
Fainting Encephalopathy, light-headedness
Dizziness, poor balance, difficulty walking
Tremors or unexplained shaking
Burning in feet
Numbness in body, pinpricks, tingling
Weakness or paralysis of limbs
Burning/stabbing sensations in the body
Seizures, stroke
Wooziness, increased motion sickness
Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
Difficulty with multitasking
Slowed speed of processing
Auditory processing problems
Encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord)

Autoimmune Disorders:
Schizophrenia
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diabetes
Celiac
Meniere's
Dyslexia
Autism
Lupus
Alzheimer's
Parkinsons'
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism
Fibromyalgia
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Graves' Disease/Hyperthyroidism
Krohns Disease
Sjogren's syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Dementia
Depression
Aspergers
Psychological Disorders
Addison's disease
Cushing's disease
Restless Leg Syndrome

Psychiatric Symptoms:
Malaise
Depression and anxiety
Suicidal thoughts (rare cases of suicide)
Disturbed sleep: difficulty falling or staying asleep, too much or too little
Bipolar disorder/manic behaviour
Obsessive-compulsive behaviour
Schizophrenic-like state, hallucinations
Paranoia, suspiciousness
Overemotional reactions, crying easily
Aggressive behaviour / impulsiveness
Personality changes
Mood swings, agitation, irritability

Worldwide there has been a significant rise in the number of patients suffering
from Lyme disease. Australia is no different and leads in the number of patients
suffering from Lyme disease. In Australia, you can easily find a renowned and
expert Lyme disease doctor. Edgecliff is the place to search for an experienced
doctor.