All 4 Siblings Develop the Same Disease—Then They Test the Dog
Summary
A woman named Makalea and her three siblings all had Lyme disease but did not get diagnosed for many years because they never had the typical bull’s-eye rash. Their dog, Molly, showed the rash and was diagnosed quickly, highlighting how Lyme disease can be hard to detect without this sign. The family wants others to know that Lyme disease can still be present even if the rash is missing.Key Facts
- Makalea and her three siblings had Lyme disease with no bull’s-eye rash.
- Their dog, Molly, showed the rash and was diagnosed quickly by a vet.
- Makalea experienced intense joint pain as a teenager, a symptom of Lyme disease.
- The family’s Lyme disease diagnosis took about a decade after their dog’s diagnosis.
- The siblings were also diagnosed with other infections linked to ticks, including Bartonella, Babesia, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
- Lyme disease does not always cause the typical rash, contrary to common belief.
- Symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, fatigue, headaches, and swollen lymph nodes.
- Makalea is now about 90% recovered after long treatment, hoping their story will help others get diagnosed sooner.
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