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So I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease when I was 8 years old. I was treated with antibiotics and sent on my way. Ever since then I have gotten sick very often (flu, cold, infections) and have had a hard time concentrating. I am 21 now and it has been 12 years since I have been diagnosed. I am just wondering if these symptoms of Lyme always stick with you or if you were treated early enough they will no longer affect you. I was told by my parents I am fine however every once in a while I feel the same symptoms I felt when I first got diagnosed. It could be in my head but I would feel much more at ease if I knew that these symptoms were normal for people who once had Lyme Disease Or of Lyme is chronic and never really goes away?!?!

Welcome Caity. Sorry to hear you are still experiencing symptoms. Could it be lyme, absolutely.

The best way to find out is to see an LLMD like summer said.

I would recommend that you read the first thread "New to Lyme - Start here." There is so much useful information there.

It could be you weren't treated long enough but it could also be a co-infection that wasn't treated at all. Do you experience any other symptoms or have you had any recent blood work that shows any abnormality.

If you post a new thread, "looking for LLMD" and then put your area, you will usually get someone to respond with the name of a dr. for you in an email. Just make sure your email address is included in your profile.

Lyme is such a controversial baffling disease but it is possible to get well. So give yourself the benefit of the doubt and go with your gut feeling. It may just get you feeling yourself again. Best of luck.

Let us know how you make out.