Camping

Since I found out I had lyme approx 4 years ago I have avoided going camping although its always been a passion of mine.

Now tomorrow ill be taking my 2.5 year old for the first time...and im scared/nervous beyond any sense.

How do you all handle camping fears surrounding ticks & whatnot? Do you take extra precautions & if so, what are they?

I don't know, how do you cope with the anxiety about getting in your car everyday? While Lyme is rampant in many regions, you still have more chance of getting in a car accident than contracting Lyme.

Boy, this is a great thing to say to a bunch of people with panic and anxiety as a symptom of their disease!!

Take your precautions -- use the sprays, make it a fun thing to check for ticks. Be aware of any bites and watch for early symptoms.

And remember, plenty of kids get infected in their own back yard -- my grandson got infected down at the beach.

Don't let Lyme disease define us or confine us!!!

This is from our "New to Lyme? thread:
"Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when going into tick country. Light colors are best - ticks can be seen easier. Tuck pants into socks and spray the clothes with a known tick repellent. After being in a tick area, check skin and all hair areas completely. Promptly remove all ticks after being in an area known to harbor Lyme ticks. Check pets carefully, they are a source of entry for ticks into the house. Deer hunters need to spend extra time checking their gear before bringing it into autos and home."

Hope this helps!!