When my wife contracted Lyme 30 years ago the disease was just starting to get national attention. Fortunately for her she noticed the bite and sought treatment immediately. From what I've read that is a key to an effective cure. Her doctor took one look at the classic bulls eye ring and started her on antibiotics. She didn't even bother doing any tests - which she said were usually inconclusive anyway.
That is absolutely correct. Immediate treatment is key to recovery. from this article:
"Delle Donne believes she contracted Lyme, a bacterial infection caused by the bite of a deer tick, in 2008
but wasn't aware and it went untreated, causing the problems that have plagued her since. They surfaced her sophomore season at Delaware, when she missed 12 games. As a senior in 2012-13, she missed six more, each time dealing primarily with fatigue, often describing the symptoms as flu-like."
and more:
"This one was a little tougher," the Ursuline Academy and University of Delaware product told The News Journal on Wednesday. "It was the same type of feeling, like fatigue and muscle aches, but I was also getting other symptoms, too. Like the brain fog was a lot stronger, where it's hard to remember things or comprehend much. I was also having tremors, which I've never had before. I was shaky all over, especially my hands, when I was playing. It was just not good.
"I've been able to get rid of the tremors and some other things, but other stuff I'm going to have to play through."
So when you get bitten, get thee to a medic. And for Elena: Godspeed. I will be rooting for you!
