What is Lyme disease?
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.
How do members experience Lyme disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Lyme disease*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Lyme disease*
*Data from patients with Lyme disease, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with Lyme disease*
*Data from patients with Lyme disease, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has Lyme disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 91 | |
| 30s | 245 | |
| 40s | 365 | |
| 50s | 474 | |
| 60s | 461 | |
| 70+ | 246 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 387 | |
| Female | 1,517 |