Jessie. Hi. Hopefully your swelling subsides soon. I'm glad the pain has disappeared though. I think it is common to be prescribed a 21 or 28 day course of oral doxycycline in instances of new tick bites. Philosophies, however, seem to diverge regarding how to treat longer standing instances of lyme disease.

There is no guarantee that the tick actually carried the lyme bacteria (Borrelia Burgdorferi), but the opposite also applies. There is also the possibility that the tick carried, and possibly transmitted other infections (co-infections). The absence of a rash really doesn't mean a lot per my understanding. I believe something like 50% of those infected never have a rash.

I'll send you a PM with some other information.

Kind Regards,
Jay

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