Important Symptoms, Stages And Treatment For Lyme Disease

Stage Three: Chronic Lyme Disease

Stage three of Lyme disease is also known as chronic Lyme disease (CLD), which is the last and most dangerous stage of the disease. It can have much worse symptoms that can damage the joints, nerves, and brain. Symptoms at stage three may include chronic Lyme arthritis, which causes recurring episodes of swelling, redness and fluid buildup that can affect joints for up to six months at a time. Other symptoms of CDL include numbness and tingling in the hands, feet, or back; fatigue; problems with memory, mood, or sleep, and heart complications.