Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Untreated cases of Lyme Disease can produce a variety of symptoms that depend on the stage of the infection, including rash, fever, arthritis, and facial paralysis.
| Early Symptoms (3-30 days after tick bite) | Late Symptoms (days to months after tick bite) |
|---|---|
| Fever | Severe headache |
| Headache | Neck stiffness |
| Chills | Rashes |
| Fatigue | Arthritis with joint pain and swelling |
| Swollen lymph nodes | Facial paralysis |
| Muscle and joint aches | Irregular heartbeat and palpitations |
| Rashes (can span up to 12 inches or more in diameter) | Dizziness |
| Shortness of breath | |
| Inflammation of brain and spinal cord | |
| Nerve pain | |
| Numbness | |
| Short term memory loss |