Re: [at-l] lyme disease

[OIdMaster@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/99 3:56:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,
patv@falcon.cc.ukans.edu writes:

<< What are the symptoms?
 
 Give Me Chocolate >>

Here's what I found on AOL
 
 <<<CHECKLIST OF POSSIBLE LYME DISEASE SYMPTOMS
 Tick bite(deer tick or dog tick)
Rash at bite site
Rashes at other sites
Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills
Unexplained weight change(loss or gain)
Fatigue, tiredness
Unexplained hair loss
Swollen glands
Sore throat
Testicular pain/pelvic pain
Unexplained menstrual irregularity
Unexplained milk production(lactation)
Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido
Upset stomach
Change in bowel function(constipation, diarrhea)
Chest pain or rib soreness
Shortness of breath, cough
heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block
Joint pain or swelling
Stiffness of the joints, neck, or back
Muscle pain or cramps
Twitching of the face or other muscles
Headache
Neck creaks and cracks,neck stiffness 
 Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations
Facial paralysis(Bell's palsey)
Eyes/vision: double, blurry, pain, increased floaters
Ears/hearing: buzzing, ringing, ear pain
Dizziness, poor balance, increased motion sickness
Lightheadedness, wooziness, difficulty walking
Tremor
Confusion, difficulty in thinking
Difficulty with concentration or reading
Forgetfulness, poor short term memory
Disorientation:Getting lost,going to wrong places
Difficulty with speech
Mood swings, irritability, depression
Disturbed sleep: Too much, too little, early awakening
Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol
Heart murmur or valve prolapse
Excessively itchy skin
Hands and/or bottom of feet ache
Transient muscle pain which jumps around the body>>>
 
 This is from AOL "Medical Info on Lyme Disease" 
~OM
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