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ElTito

Hi Folks:

I am so glad I found this group. Thank you for letting me join

I hope you can help. I have Lyme and recently went to my ID doc. because my arms started tingling, pins and needles, face numb, etc. some joint discomfort. This happened about 10 years ago and was found to have late-stage Lyme and underwent treatment. After which, things cleared up. I suspect the same thing is happening, infected again. The ID doc ordered blood work done, which shows Lyme is still very active. I am freaking out because my RF is 12.6 and CCP is <16. My GP says nothing serious but get checked out by rheumatologist.

I can't even get near making an appointment online, so I have called today and await a response.

This is going to be a very challenging time.

Any words of wisdom would be truly welcomed.

Thanks,

Tito

jeddison1985

Hi @ElTito firstly let me welcome you to the forum I hope you find the information and support you are after from our wonderful community.

I can see from your post that you previously had Lyme arthritis and are sure you have it again but also worried about some of your blood results.

The site is full of information and I wanted to signpost you to a couple of links as a starter firstly about Lyme Arthritis and then also about blood results. Your healthcare team will be the best people to advise on what the blood results mean and if you need to be worried.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/lyme-arthritis/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/investigations/

Please feel free to search the forum for others with similar experiences and I am sure that some of our community will be able to help offer some useful suggestions.

Take care and I hope you get some relief and answers soon.

Thanks

Joe