Any lupus warriors here who have had Lyme disease and if so can you share your experience? I have sle and am on methotrexate, hydroxycloriquine and prednisolone— I went on a backpacking trip 4 weeks ago and ended up with a bite that developed into a bullseye rash. Before I knew what it was I started getting joint pain and muscle issues that were atypical for my lupus— namely left tennis elbow and calf muscle pain. I also felt like my lupus was flaring. As soon as I saw the rash I got to the gp and the hospital diagnosed lyme. So I’m being treated within the six week window.
I’m on day 2 of the antibiotics and today I feel really rough— like a bad bad Lupus flare.
I just wonder how long things carry on and whether my lupus will exacerbate the issues. Anyone been through this?
Thank you.
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Yes Shannon I have twice. I came through it fine and was grateful for the antibiotics. They worked very well. I. Did get retested at a later date to make sure it was gone. I don’t recall feeling too crappy. The antibiotics worked. Best, MM
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