Early Symptoms of Lyme Disease

As with most dangerous diseases, the sooner you realize you have Lyme disease, the more likely your treatment for Lyme disease will be successful. So here are some early warning signs. For more detail and information on all the symptoms of Lyme disease, click on Lyme disease symptoms.

The bacteria that causes Lyme disease often triggers inflammation in various parts of the body. Symptoms follow accordingly

• Inflammation and soreness in the muscles and joints.
• Headaches which are usually severe. This may be caused by inflammation in the brain.
• A stiff, sore neck and an aching jaw.
• Fever and a feeling of nausea.
• A change in sleeping patterns, which may be a result of brain wave disruptions.
• A bad case of fatigue.
• A skin rash that appears a week or two after the tick bite occurs. This rash may look like a red bulls eye--a red center, a clear ring around it, followed by a red ring. This rash is a classic symptom of Lyme disease and you should see your doctor right away.

For information on symptoms that appear in the later stages of Lyme disease, click on later stage symptoms of Lyme disease.