Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease


Drawing with Signs and Symptoms of Tick Borne 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