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Martin Eden

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18. Ticks are my biggest fear in the woods

Reply to Eko (Original post)

Mon May 27, 2024, 09:09 PM

May 2024

I like to go backpacking, often in areas with ticks. More than a few have attached.

The important thing is to do a thorough body search at the end of each day. Removing them promptly is the key.

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I have Lyme disease. [View all] Eko May 2024 OP

I've had it many times, but also a relative who had it underground like you did bucolic_frolic May 2024 #1

Apparently it can just keep coming back. Eko May 2024 #3

I had it for 11 years. willamette May 2024 #14

Wow, thanks. Eko May 2024 #16

I'm so sorry you and others are, and I and others were, dealing with this. willamette May 2024 #19

I am so sorry you have long covid now. Eko May 2024 #20

How frustrating for you. 3catwoman3 May 2024 #2

No, not yet. Eko May 2024 #4

If you don't believe in God, then don't go to a doctor. Too many of them think they are Him and you'd better not Wonder Why May 2024 #5

Best of luck to you getting this knocked out. brer cat May 2024 #6

Thanks! Eko May 2024 #7

Wishing you the best and fastest recovery possible! MLAA May 2024 #8

Best wishes nt XanaDUer2 May 2024 #9

where i live is et tu May 2024 #10

Thank you. Eko May 2024 #12

Ouch! ... OldBoss May 2024 #11

Thanks! Eko May 2024 #13

I'm sorry you are going through this. cate94 May 2024 #15

Vibes for swift recovery and healing, and a medical team that takes niyad May 2024 #17

Ticks are my biggest fear in the woods Martin Eden May 2024 #18

Recommended. H2O Man May 2024 #21

Reinfection with Lyme can happen Warpy May 2024 #22