Ticks/Lyme disease and hypothyroidism

[CornishChick]

I have just removed two ticks, two others broke off and the mouth part remains stuck in me. I have seen things on here before about ticks in relation to thyroid, but have never read them because I’ve never had one attached before.

I presume I need to see a nurse to get the remains removed? Will it be likely to affect my thyroid please if I get Lyme disease?

Thank you for any help you’re able to give.

[BB001]

See your doctor promptly. You need antibiotics in case the tick was carrying Lyme's disease. Lyme disease causes serious health problems, but is fixed if antibiotics are given early enough.

[CornishChick in reply to BB001]

Thank you. Am waiting for GP to ring me back. They aren’t keen on prescribing antibiotics but I’ll have a go! Is there any particular type I need please?

[CornishChick in reply to BB001]

Have got 3 weeks of antibiotics. Taken first dose already. My gp is amazing! Thanks for your help.

[Abi-Abster]

Get an emergency appointment with your GP ASAP.

Don’t leave the surgery without antibiotics - GPs can prescribe them if you’ve been bitten by a tick, but you may have to fight for them like I did for my daughter.

You should get a 2 week prescription x

[CornishChick in reply to Abi-Abster]

Thank you. Am waiting for GP to ring me back. They aren’t keen on prescribing antibiotics but I’ll have a go! Is there any particular type I need please?

[Abi-Abster in reply to CornishChick]

It was a few years back so I can’t remember what antibiotics they were: the GP had to look them up when I insisted

Lyme can be serious, so don’t leave without antibiotics: stand your ground!

You want a long course - 2 weeks +

Good luck x

[CornishChick in reply to Abi-Abster]

Have got 3 weeks of antibiotics. Taken first dose already. My gp is amazing! Thanks for your help.

[BB001]

Here is a link to the UK NICE page on Lyme's disease.

nice.org.uk/guidance/ng95/c...

[CornishChick]

I’ve been offered a blood test if I develop symptoms and my gps put it on the screen in case. Do you think it’s a good idea to have a test even if I don’t develop symptoms?

Is the link of Lyme disease and thyroid that they have similar symptoms and often you get misdiagnosed?

I’m intrigued to know as I grew up in fields and round animals and am surprised I’ve never been aware of a tick bite. I understand Lymes stays in your system as a positive blood test forever?

Any advice much appreciated thank you.

[Abi-Abster in reply to CornishChick]

As far as I understand, it's common to receive a false negative for Lyme Disease with the tests they offer in the UK.

Instead, the labs to offer the most accurate results are based in Germany: ArminLabs and BCA Labs. I believe ArminLabs is the best known:

lymeaiduk.com/index.php/get...

Think there's probably a UK Lyme group on Health Unlocked. Have a look - they'll be able to advise you better!

[CornishChick in reply to Abi-Abster]

Thank you. I’ve also found out the test results is more accurate if it’s at least 6 weeks after the bite, so I’ve rearranged my appointment!