u/JammyTree90

▲ 1 r/Lyme

Hoping for similar experiences?

I was bitten 9 days ago (Europe), tick removed and I don't think it was on for long. Thought nothing of it and would just monitor the area. Small red mark where it had bitten but nothing I wasn't expecting.

Yesterday I noticed a larger expanding red rash at the site and today was given 3 weeks of Doxycycline to start today. I have no other symptoms and generally feel well (if just anxious).

I have heard and read a lot of horror stories and hoping to see if someone has experienced something similar, caught early (is 9 days early enough?) with no other symptoms and life went on as normal.

I suspect this is all I can do for now and just wait and monitor but any other advice or info is appreciated. I'm UK based for reference but I got the bite from the continent.

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u/JammyTree90 — 17 hours ago

Anyone else with similar?

I was bitten 9 days ago (Europe), tick removed and I don't think it was on for long. Thought nothing of it and would just monitor the area. Small red mark where it had bitten but nothing I wasn't expecting.

Yesterday I noticed a larger expanding red rash at the site and today was given 3 weeks of Doxycycline to start today. I have no other symptoms and generally feel well (if just anxious).

I have heard and read a lot of horror stories and hoping to see if someone has experienced something similar, caught early (is 9 days early enough?) with no other symptoms and life went on as normal.

I suspect this is all I can do for now and just wait and monitor but any other advice or info is appreciated. I'm UK based for reference but I got the bite from the continent.

Thank you

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u/JammyTree90 — 17 hours ago