Lyme disease - Symptoms & Co-infections

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Lyme disease - Symptoms Co-infections
Dr. Peter Dobie
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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.
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• Respiratory/Circulatory Systems
• Heart palpitations
• Heart block, murmur
• Difficulty in breathing, night sweats or
  unexplained chills
• Diminished exercise tolerance
• Chest pain or rib soreness
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• 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

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• 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
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• Ears/Hearing
• Ringing or buzzing in ears
• Pain in ears
• Sound sensitivity
• Decreased hearing
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• Digestive/excretory System
• Loss of appetite, anorexia
• Irritable bladder

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

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• 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
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• 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

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• 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)

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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

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• Other Organ Problems
• Reproduction and Sexuality
• Liver inflammation
• Bladder Kidney problems (including bed wetting)
• Thyroid Dysfunction (under or over active thyroid
  glands)
• Psychiatric Symptoms
• Malaise
• Depression and anxiety
• Suicidal thoughts (rare cases of suicide)
• Disturbed sleep
• Bipolar disorder/manic behaviour
• Obsessive-compulsive behaviour
• Schizophrenic-like state, hallucinations
• Paranoia, suspiciousness
• Overemotional reactions, crying easily
• Aggressive behaviour / impulsiveness

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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.
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Thank You
Address 75 Justin St, Lily field ,NSW
2040   Email info_at_drpeterdobie.com   Telephone
02 9362 0493   Fax [phone]
Dr. Peter Dobie