Ya, I didnt think it was the same one. But I am pretty positive it is a deer tick.

I am starting to wonder if the Lymes will return once I finish my antibiotics from this new tick if it IS a deer tick. I have heard that the disease can go undetected for weeks, months, and years before one shows symptoms. I duno...it is frustrating. I have a feeling I will be doing periodical lymes tests for the next few months just for peace of mind.

I am happy that I did find it early. Like you mark, I have a friend whos mother was infected for a while before they found it. She was practically on bed rest for a month before she felt like gettin up. I am FAR from that. But it still taunts me in the back of my mind.

And yes, I am pretty sure I got it from Minnesota/Wisconsin. I was diagnosed with it about 2 weeks ago and went to Kansas a week after that.

Has anyone known anybody who has caught it early and was able to get rid of it with just the few weeks of antibiotics. I am really hoping I kick it with this prescription, I really dont want to be on it forever. I have to basically avoid the sun...yeah summer. And I can't drink beer...that is the worst.