TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS
Singer Ronald Isley, turns 83. Singer-musician Bill Champlin (Chicago), 77. Actor Jonathan Hyde, 76. Comedian-politician Al Franken, 73. Actor Mr. T, 72. Musician Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), 69. Actor Judge Reinhold, 67. Directoractor Nick Cassavetes, 65. Singer Rachelle Ferrell, 63. Actor Lisa Edelstein, 58. Actor Fairuza Balk, 50. Actor Sarah Ramos, 33. Actor Kevin Quinn, 27. the CDC, cases reported outside of these regions are likely due to being infected in another state, and then traveling somewhere else.
We also love pets. Ticks love to latch onto dogs and cats. You can get Lyme disease if your pet brings ticks inside your home.
Is it curable?
Yes. For most people, a course of antibiotics (around 2-4 weeks worth) will wipe out the infection with no longterm damage.
Can you fully recover from it?
Most people do fully recover. However, long-term damage may occur, especially if treatment is delayed. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, some people with Lyme disease may go on to develop post-Lyme disease syndrome (PLDS), which is characterized by persistent musculoskeletal and nerve pain, fatigue and memory impairment.
Who should I trust to help with my symptoms?
Your primary care doctor or an infectious disease doctor is the most qualified to help if you suspect you may have Lyme disease or have not recovered after having Lyme disease. If you have severe Lyme complications or PLDS, a neurologist, cardiologist, or rheumatologist may be able to help.
You can protect yourself from ticks altogether by wearing long sleeves and pants, using bug repellent, checking your skin regularly and showering after being outside. By taking these precautions, you can play all day and keep the bugs away!