Lupus AND lyme disease?

[ShannonB]

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.

[MrsMarigold]

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

[ShannonB in reply to MrsMarigold]

Good to hear. I’m struggling with joint and muscle pain on the same side as the rash. I’m hoping this goes away soon.

[MrsMarigold in reply to ShannonB]

Don’t fret. Antibiotic will take care of it.