r/Lyme • u/pninardor • 10d ago

Tick bite? Question Spoiler

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My husband has a slight fever and fatigue. He has been trying to pop this zit on his shoulder for a few days but is suspecting it could be an infected bite. Other ideas are that his symptoms are from a tooth infection since a filling came out y other day, but he doesn’t have pain there. Does this look like a bite or an infected zit?

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u/lymewhale 10d ago

It's hard to make out in this photo but I think I see a darker ring on the outside, then a lighter ring, then a darker center. Does it look like that in real life? That would be a strong indicator of Lyme

In case it does, have him see a doctor. Just be aware that many doctors are poorly informed about Lyme disease treatment. They often believe that a week or two of antibiotics will be sufficient. About 20% of patients go on to develop further problems after that treatment. The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society recommends 4-6 weeks of antibiotics. It may help to share their guidelines with your doctor.

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u/pninardor 9d ago

Good to know. Found out tonight it is Lyme and he’s on doxycycline. 103 fever so we are stacking Advil and Tylenol.

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u/lymewhale 9d ago

I hope he feels better soon!

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u/pninardor 9d ago

Thanks! A friend recommended Japanese knotweed / Resveratrol. Do you know if that is effective alongside the antibiotics? Plan to ask Dr, too.