Muscle Aches
Muscle aches are a common symptom of Lyme disease and can occur in any part of the body. However, the muscles most commonly affected by muscle aches include those around the knees, hips, low back, and shoulders. Muscle aches may be severe enough to interfere with a person’s sleep or limit the ability to perform daily activities. They may also notice pain when they touch or move that particular body part.
In addition, muscle ache from Lyme disease usually lasts for several weeks or months before it goes away entirely on their own without treatment, but there are some things they can do to ease symptoms until then.
If you are experiencing muscle aches, try to take it easy and rest as much as possible. However, if the pain is severe or preventing you from daily activities, you should talk to a doctor about treatment options (such as physical therapy). You can also try applying heat or cold packs to the affected area for temporary relief, and wearing comfortable clothes that don’t restrict movement will help ease discomfort.
