is it true that if you have lyme disease once, you always have it?

i had it about 10 years ago, the bullseye rash and everything, the doctor gave me some medicine and it went away. today i saw a book in borders called “living with lyme disease” or something, then i asked someone about it and they said if you have it once, you always have it, is this true? and what are the after effects?

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One Response to “is it true that if you have lyme disease once, you always have it?”

COUNTRY--GIRL Says:
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
No but once you have Lyme disease infection , The DNA to the bacteria will usually stay in your body for rest of your life.
People who never received treatments can end up with serious complications Arthritis in large joints and this can occur or many years. Nervous system problems numbness,meningitis ( fevers, stiff necks,& severe headaches)