JOHN DeMONT: What Is It Like to Have Lyme Disease? Some Say It Makes Life Hell

JOHN DeMONT: What is it like to have Lyme disease? Some say it makes life hell

Ticks are everywhere in Nova Scotia and with that brings the concerns of being bit by a tick and getting Lyme disease.

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Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a characteristic bullseye skin rash. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart and the nervous system. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks. Laboratory testing is helpful if used correctly and performed with FDA-cleared tests.