Twenty-three patients (10%) met criteria for confirmed late Lyme disease, with the majority presenting with objective oligoarthritis, primarily of the knee, rather than neurologic abnormalities.

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2007;56(12):4216-4225. Lyme disease in the U.S. is caused by a form of bacteria, the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, infecting humans by tick bites. It typically ...

Lyme disease is a master of disguise. Sometimes, it mimics other conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. Both problems can bring on joint pain, tiredness, and fevers. But don't be deceived.

In some cases, this can cause Lyme disease, a syndrome with uncomfortable ... most commonly the knee,” she says. However, Dr.

If you have not seen an expert, I recommend a rheumatologist who will perform a careful exam, lots of blood tests and some ...

Lyme disease can also cause an immune system reaction ... Here’s the tricky thing about knee arthritis: Some don’t have symptoms, while others are consistently sidelined from discomfort.