Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Support Group
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States, and has been diagnosed throughout the Americas. The disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a species of bacteria that is spread to humans by hard ticks.
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I work outdoors, in rural areas, in Southern Missouri, so it was guaranteed that I would be exposed to tick-borne... READ MORE
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I had RMSF around 15 years ago and my body hasn't been the same since. I have joint pain and stiffness so bad that it... READ MORE
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Hi, My name is Angie and I am new to the support group here, hoping I can make some great connections with people who... READ MORE
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Hi everyone! Fellow RMSF newbie here! I went undiagnosed for 4 months before finally getting a positive RMSF diagnosis... READ MORE
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My child got bit by a tick 4 weeks ago. Developed what looks like a heat rash Monday. Was given Doxcycline 400mg as a... READ MORE
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Tell me I'm not the only RMSFer here. That's not very comforting. I guess I could look at it like I'm a tigger ( the... READ MORE
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I was told Monday, July 3rd, 2013 that I have RMSF. I am curious if anyone is out there to talk to. Although I've... READ MORE
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Hi, I think I've reached the point that I need to reduce my work schedule due to the fatigue, brain fog, lack of... READ MORE
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Hi everyone,I am new here. I had RMSF when I was ten. Before that my health was never good Now I have chronic... READ MORE
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All of these symptoms effect your autonomic nerve systems.I think that this neuropathy group site will help you with... READ MORE
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Are there any lingering effects from RMSF? Since then I've had toe infections and back problems to name a few.
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Tell us about your personal experience with Cipro as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any... READ MORE
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Tell us about your personal experience with Clarithromycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any... READ MORE
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Tell us about your personal experience with Doxycycline as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any... READ MORE
