Before I discuss the possible connection between Lyme Disease and thyroid conditions, I want to briefly talk more about Lyme Disease itself. Some of the symptoms associated with this condition include fever, headache, muscle pain, stiff neck, fatigue, itching, light-headedness, and/or a bulls-eye rash.ut whether they would have developed problems with the thyroid gland even if they didnât become infected with B. burgdorferi is unknown. With regards to autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Gravesâ Disease and Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis, it is possible that Lyme Disease can trigger an autoimmune response.
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