What is Lyme?
Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Early manifestations of infection may include fever, headache, fatigue, depression, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. Left untreated, late manifestations involving the joints, heart, and nervous system can occur.
What do patients take to treat Lyme and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Doxycycline
(Doxyferm, Doxsig, Doryx, Oracea)
|
12 |
These charts show data from Lyme patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Lyme at PatientsLikeMe?
- 202 patients have this condition
- 12 New patients joined this month
- 105 say Lyme is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 83% | Females |
|---|---|
| 17% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 21 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 27 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 31 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 28 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 13 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 132 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 16 |
These charts show data from Lyme patients who have completed their condition history