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Lyme disease

Asked for Male, 47 years

I went to a new doctor today for leg swelling, joint pain and stomach aches. She asked me to do a series of lab tests. She told me that everything came back negative but a trace of old case of Lyme disease showed up but nothing to worry about. Then she carried on to give lecture on my weight and that I need to lose weight. I am 5'7' and 130kg . Have history of bipolar depression. I think joint pain and depression may have some relation with Lyme disease. Please suggest solution

Posted 6 years ago
Responses (1)
Dr. Beenish Ehsan
General Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

Yes, There is growing evidence that Lyme disease can lead to psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety disorders and depression. There have been cases where chronically ill Lyme disease patients were suicidal. But, whether psychiatric manifestations, including suicidal ideation, are due to an infection or the result of struggling with a debilitating condition is unknown.
Regardless since this doctor could not give you proper time and attention you deserve I would strongly recommend you to meet our specialists and seek further help from them be very open about your mental health struggle.

For further help, we recommend checking with one of the
best rheumatologists in Islamabad and seek a piece of in-person advice at https://oladoc.com/pakistan/islamabad/rheumatologist

You can seek help from the doctors listed below.

Prof. Dr.Wajahat Aziz

Prof. Dr.Wajahat Aziz
Rheumatologist
Islamabad
Dr.Asif Raza Bhatti

Dr.Asif Raza Bhatti
Rheumatologist
Islamabad
Dr.Chawdhry Muhammad Shafi

Dr.Chawdhry Muhammad Shafi
Rheumatologist
Islamabad
Dr.Saadia Riaz

Dr.Saadia Riaz
Rheumatologist
Islamabad
Answered 5 years ago

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