Is headache the first symptom of Lyme Disease?

Answer by  claire56 (23)

The first symptom of Lyme Disease is a rash at the site of the bite. Since you know you have been bitten, look closely for any reddening or irritation. While headaches are known as a symptom of Lyme Disease, headaches are also an everyday ailment. Very few tick bites lead to Lyme Disease.

Answer by  frey (17)

Headache is considered among one of the early symptoms of Lyme disease. However, this is not conclusive since there are other causes of headache.

Answer by  liz46 (66)

The first symptom of Lyme Disease is a rash at the tick bite, usually is circular and gets larger with time. After some time the patient shows flu like symptoms.

Answer by  nursepractitionerlisa (793)

The syptoms are very non-specific. They include a fever, a specific rash, and maybe a headache. There is generally a malaise and perhaps arthralgias. The syptoms are generally quite non-specific initally, leading many nurse practitioners and doctors to miss the diagnosis initially. Once the blood tests confirm, the treatment is quite easy.