Disease of uncertainties

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I became unwell after tickbite. Have had many bites , as I lived in the bush for decades. But that one was different: it gave a rash around the bite. I didnt think much of it until my muscles and joints started to hurt. First I thought it to be from the very physical work I do and that i had just suddenly become 'old'   (Im a gardener and maintain large gardens, using manual tools as well as chainsaw, brushcutter etc and am 52 years old) But it simply didnt make sense to go from feeling so fit ,healthy and very strong , to not being able to do much because of the pain. My joints and muscles hurting even when resting. At some point not driving my work car cos I couldnt handle changing gears and no power steering.                  Other symptoms also. Main one being lack of concentration and memory problems.

Doctor is convinced it is not Lymes. Thinks that Lymes is just the 'flavor of the month' in Australia. And of course the (inferior) test doesnt show any abnormalities.

I eat very 'clean'. Notice immediate change if I dont. But fear for future if I dont get more testing done and it all just 'goes on' without treatment.