Aching bones all over...my mom wonders if it's Lyme disease?

Several weeks ago I developed a rash after visiting Pennsylvania. The rash has faded, but it did look like some of the Lyme disease rashes that I looked up online - the non-bulls-eye type.



Also, for about a week now, I've been feeling crummy...achey all over - even in the bones under my teeth and my cheekbones. It started a week ago Sunday when I had crazy headaches all day long. I truly experienced about 5 different types of headaches throughout the day. I've had headaches nearly every day (I rarely get headaches) and have had to take Tylenol once a day for days (I rarely take medication of any kind). I've had a low-grade fever (99.2F) a couple of times, have felt just...tired a lot.



The aches aren't constant; they come and go and are worse at night. Like, today, I went most of the day without anything, but my cheekbones and face just started hurting all of a sudden at around 7:30 pm.



My question is this: could this possibly be Lyme disease? The rash I had started to fade a couple of days ago. Does this happen with Lyme disease or does the rash stay?Aching bones all over...my mom wonders if it's Lyme disease?
It might be Lyme---or other tick-borne infection. Definitely worth looking into. Recommend you read the following websites before you see the doctor. Most docs know little about Lyme, and may brush off your concerns. Arm yourself with knowledge.



Good sources of info about Lyme disease:

http://www.lymedisease.org

http://www.ilads.org

http://www.canlyme.com

http://www.lymenet.org

http://www.lymeinfo.net

http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org

http://www.lymedoctor.com
go and get tested for Lyme disease,as the rash goes away,the disease does not!

also,get a test for mono:i felt pain allover when i came down with mono.

these tests are blood tests.

for mono,no meds are given,but for lyme disease:yes,you must take medication,it will not go away on its own.Aching bones all over...my mom wonders if it's Lyme disease?
I agree with Dekayel.



The problem with just going to anyone for a test, is that most doctors will order a standard ELISA, and about half of them miss the diagnosis in people who really have Lyme. That leads to treatment delays and much worse Lyme, if that's what you have.



You would probably benefit from joining your online state group. Other patients can show you the ropes and even let you know about doctors who are willing to diagnose and treat Lyme.



Lyme often feels like the flu that doesn't go away. Fevers and other symptoms can come and go. Some doctors are better diagnosticians, and the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't give up on your search. Even if it is not Lyme, you need to get to the bottom of this.