Receiving a diagnosis of Lyme disease can be frightening, particularly if you’re unsure how long you've had the condition. In most cases, Lyme disease has no lasting effects if the symptoms are treated with antibiotics soon after you've been bitten by an infected tick. However, if you don't notice that you've been bitten by a tick and don't receive antibiotic treatment, you may experience symptoms of Lyme disease including arthritis, neurological issues, and heart disease. This is sometimes called chronic Lyme disease. There’s no cure for chronic Lyme disease and treatments can be complicated. However, there are steps that you can take to make living with Lyme disease more bearable. Read on to learn more. Emotional Getting a diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease can affect your mental and emotional health. People with chronic Lyme disease are more likely than those without the condition to feel negative. In fact, more than half of people with Lyme disease experience mood swings, about one-...
