Lyme disease is by far the most prevalent tick-borne disease.  Is Lyme disease curable?

There is a lot of confusion around Lyme disease, even though it is widely known, and much talked about.  Even experts cannot come to agreement about Lyme.  Some doctors still do not believe that chronic Lyme disease is real.  Many with chronic Lyme are dismissed as having psychological illness.

Is Lyme disease curable?

The good news is that Lyme disease is a curable tick-borne illness.  If caught early, Lyme disease can be cured with antibiotics within a few weeks or a couple of months.  The bad news is, since there is no Lyme vaccination, it is only preventable by following personal tick protection protocols.  Humans are likely to become complacent about tick protection when outdoors, whether hiking or going to the beach.  We forget or simply avoid using tick repellent or clothing that will help us not become a tick magnet.

How do you know if you have Lyme disease?

Early symptoms of Lyme disease are a lot like the flu.  You might experience body aches, fever, chills, and fatigue.  Contrary to popular believe, Lyme disease does not always include a bulls-eye rash.  This is one of the biggest reasons that people put off being tested for Lyme, choosing to just let the flu run its course.  If diagnosis and treatment are delayed, chronic Lyme can be a very real threat.  Chronic Lyme could mean a lifetime of treating symptoms, and result in a lengthy diagnosis process if you do not quickly seek the help of a Lyme specialized doctor.  Lyme disease is diagnosed with a series of blood tests.  If you have been outdoors in high tick season, and begin to feel flu-like symptoms, it is always best to go to the doctor to rule Lyme in or out as early as possible.

Central MA tick control for Lyme prevention

The single best thing you can do for your home and family in the prevention of Lyme, is to employ a reputable tick control company.  Complete barrier tick protection should be applied to your property about every two to three weeks from April through October.  In cold weather months, you can choose to have your tick control experts place tick tubes around your property.  Tick tubes are essential in controlling the tick population in the springtime.  By breaking up the tick life cycle in the cold months, you will see less ticks when warm weather comes back around.  Year-round tick control is a great investment in your family’s health and safety!

Also read: Are tick-borne diseases contagious?