Possible Tick Illness

[leahey]

Dont mean to resurrect an old thread, but just wanted to let you know. I was actually out in Byrne about a month ago with my girlfriend, and we both were covered in ticks. Took a long time to get them all off, and a few had dug in around my ankles. I used deet to kill them prior to removing them, which in retrospect was probably a terrible idea.

I did, however, have some symptoms for a number of days. I chalked it up to a reaction to the deet, but it may have indeed been related to the ticks as well. Headache, some aches and pains, no bullseyes or anything like that. Went away after a few days and totally forgot about it until I read this thread.

Just thought I'd let you know you weren't alone, something may have been going 'round out there.

 

[bigtrouble77]

Just thought I'd close out this thread now that we're about to go into the new year. First off, thanks everyone with the support, it helped me immensely. I am fully healthy again, but it took about 3 months from getting bitten. After that, I got continuously sick for another few months because my immune system was so weak.

It's been about 3 months now that I've felt like my old self so I'm pretty certain this ordeal is over. Never thought a tick bit could do this to me. I still don't know for certain what I had, but it was nasty.

Take care and happy new year!

-bob

 

[Teegate]

Bob,

Glad to hear all is well. I have someone I know who thinks they have a tick illness, and I sent this thread to them to read over to get some information. You started the thread so your post may help them with their problems. Thanks!

Guy