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TreasonousBastard

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2. I had it twice, and never knew it until...

Reply to NickB79 (Original post)

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 12:03 AM

Nov 2012

I had serious joint problems and made a stink at the VA hospital to get tested for it. Seems I had two different strains and the little nasties like to hide in dark places like deep in the knee or in the brain. A course of antibiotics to get rid of any leftover bugs and everything is fine.

Until I get it again. Lotsa ticks around here.

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Multiple bouts with Lyme disease due to reinfection, not recurrence [View all] NickB79 Nov 2012 OP

Exactly what has been thought all along, and why Warpy Nov 2012 #1

I had it twice, and never knew it until... TreasonousBastard Nov 2012 #2

Problem with Valhalla study kickysnana Nov 2012 #3

Are the illnesses of those with chronic Lyme due to active infection, though NickB79 Nov 2012 #4

In the State support groups kickysnana Nov 2012 #5