can you get lyme again? - Lyme Disease Message Board

beebauser · 07-19-2002, 04:37 AM

My son who is 18 now had lyme back at least 5 years ago maybe more..time flies!
he got the classic bullseye rash and was seen at the lyme center at stonybrook hosp. he was treated with antibiotics and seemed fine.
He is now experienceing alot of the symptoms. My question is, is it possible for him to have it again? he went to the dr. the other day and he ran a blood test. so I guess we will see. I would love to hear what you guys think!
thanks for your help
bee

ticker · 07-19-2002, 01:52 PM

Hi Bee, I am sorry your son is sick. It is possible your son was re-infected, and it is also possible that he was not treated long enough initially. How long was he sick before getting diagnosed before? How long was he on treatment? Make sure he is tested for the co-infections that ticks can transmit--Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis (HME & HGE) and Bartonella.

daubie · 07-21-2002, 07:13 AM

~Bee- Hey, imagine meeting you here! I was just looking at the other boards besides back and saw Lyme and since I've had Lyme twice (does that answer your question?) I thought I see what was on here... Anyway, I had Lyme 7 years ago, did a month of IV antibiotics, and then 2 years ago I was so run down, couldnt shake a cold for 3 mos on and off, so I went to the Dr. Asked her to run my Lyme titer which she did. She was very surpised to find out it was elevated. I asked her if it was a new case or a the old one rearing its ugly head? She said she didn't know. This time though she gave me a Z-pack (strong oral antibiotic) which I took for 2 weeks and then my Lyme titer was normal. So, don't know if this helps but... How old is your son?

beebauser · 07-22-2002, 03:04 AM

Daubie,
Hi my friend!
fancy meeting you here

My son is 18. He is always with his g/f. He doesn't eat right or sleep right. Yypical teen I guess, I was the same way...dont tell anyone

I am trily worried I sawe him for breakfast today and he is hurting, Knees, back, and just looks crappy.
He was suposed to get his results fri. but called the office too late. ugghh! kids!
I will find out in the morning even if I have to call myself, he hates when I treat him like a baby..but he is my baby.
He is plannning to go off to college in 6 weeks so I want to get him in top shape...
thanks for your help, I will let you know how it goes have a great day!
hugs
bee

daubie · 07-22-2002, 10:39 AM

You know, when you're 18 y.o. you dont realize that stuff can affect the rest of your life. He's being a typical kid... I think I'd call the doctor too if I were you. Let me know what's up. Talk to you soon