Understanding the Persistent Symptoms in Lyme Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine

To avoid persistent symptoms in Lyme disease it is crucial to recognize the Lyme disease rash, when present, and diagnose and treat early and adequately. Persistent symptoms can be multi-system and debilitating, and include severe fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cardiac complications, neurologic symptoms, and cognitive problems. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Educate yourself about Lyme disease and tick-borne disease and how to keep your family safe. Learn more at the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center website -