It’s that time of year: gathering all of the camping equipment and setting up tents for a quick getaway with family. Whether your camping trips are sporadic or an annual tradition, one thing to be careful of is contracting Lyme Disease. Although the coastal northeast and Mid-Atlantic States are the most common areas prone to Lyme disease, there have been reported cases in almost all of the states. Lyme disease is an infection that is transmitted from tick to human. This type of infection isn’t carried by every type of tick. The infection that causes Lyme disease is spread by ticks that feed on deer in certain parts of the United States.
There are stages to Lyme disease and it is important to know the symptoms of each stage, and most importantly the early stage symptoms. If you live in an area that is known to carry ticks that may have been exposed to Lyme disease and have any early onset symptoms it is important to see a doctor immediately. Early stage symptoms include, but not limited to:
- Stiff neck
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Headaches
- Joint pain
- Rash around the bitten area
The early onset symptoms of Lyme disease are similar to various diseases and conditions and while it may be easy to brush off the symptoms as a flu or cold, if you notice a bite mark or in a known Lyme and tick area, getting early treatment can avoid further damage to your heart and nervous system.
There are a few common lingering symptoms that many Lyme disease patients may experience after finishing their treatment. This after effect of treatment symptoms is referred to as Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). The symptoms may include: chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and achiness. While these symptoms are varied based on each individual, they can linger or gradually fade away. This is where Chiropractic care comes into play as Chiropractic care may help with patients and their immune system. There are chiropractic adjustments which may help trigger a positive response in your immune system, and also help with the aches and pains that have been caused by both the Lyme disease and PTLDS. It is best to speak with Dr. Amundson about your current symptoms and if chiropractic care would be an option for you.
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