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Health Encyclopedia: Lyme Disease And Related Tick Borne Infections Complications

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Prompt treatment with antibiotics is very effective in curing Lyme disease in nearly all infected people, including children. A 2003 study showed that the long-term outcome of patients with Lyme disease who are treated with antibiotic therapy is excellent. However, even if Lyme disease has been successfully treated, it may be possible to become reinfected with Lyme disease again at a later date. The risk appears to occur only in patients who had been treated for the rash. In those w...

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How to Manage MS-Related Spasticity

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

SPASTICITY is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that is seen in up to 75%... Read more »

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) vs. Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel

By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

There is exciting news in the field of osteoporosis. A new medication was FDA approved last month.... Read more »

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD): Tangled Up With Fibromyalgia

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

It is rather common for patients to complain of suffering chronic fatigue along with all the pain... Read more »

Can I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia?

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

In my previous post, Can I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus?, I introduced the topic of... Read more »

Is There a Link Between Heart Disase and Fibromyalgia?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

Lisa Nelson RD #10: Do you feel there is a link between heart disease and fibromyalgia? I have... Read more »

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Causes

...blood flow in CFS patients, which might affect the leg and arm muscles. (This in turn might account for muscle fatigue in these patients.) Evidence suggests, however, that blood flow is not... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis

It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

To date, the FDA has not approved any drug for specific treatment of fibromyalgia. The first choice in drug treatments usually consists of an antidepressant or a muscle relaxant. The goal... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Symptoms

Symptoms of Lyme disease are diverse and often occur in early and late phases. They vary widely from person to person. Any one symptom may fail to appear, and symptoms may overlap in various... Read more »

Water Exercise: Fibromyalgia Treatment

...many calories as the same exercise done on land.Immersion in water promotes relaxation, reduces muscle fatigue and lessens pain perception. Types of Water Exercise There is... Read more »

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