Tick-Borne Diseases and the  Symptoms

Ticks can transmit more than Lyme Disease. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of tick-borne diseases. As athletes, we often get overuse aches and joint pain but can treat them with clam shells and a foam roller. Tick-borne disease symptoms are different. We need to pay attention to our bodies. Click on the links below to find out more about these tick-borne diseases. Pay attention to the following symptoms and, if you have any, contact your physician. Don't Let Ticks Ruin Your Run or Ride; Get Ticked Off

Symptoms: 

• • • • • • Fever/chills. According to the CDC, every tickborne disease can cause fever.

          • Joint Pain and Aches 

          • Rash- Bullseye Rash

Tick-Borne Diseases: 

• Lyme Disease

• Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI) 

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) 

• Ehrlichiosis  

• Tularemia 

• Alpha-gal Syndrome 

Tick Type Identification