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I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in February 2003 with symptoms of high  fever, joint pain and had the classic "bulls eye rash" under my right knee.  I went to the ER as it was a Sunday and was initially told I had cellulitis.   I knew it was not cellulitis and the next day went to my PCP who photographed the rash and sent it to an Infectious disease specialist who confirmed it was indeed Lyme.  I was treated with 21 days of doxycycline per the CDC guidelines and thought I was cured.  About a…See More

Medical professionals differ over the long term treatment of Lyme disease. Should the state pass legislation permitting doctors to perform a certain treatment and protect their legal right to do so?See More