No, I don't get those rashes ever. I may have as a kid but I certainly don't remember it.

Maybe I should throw in the towel and accept the "you're depressed" argument. 14 years of dealing with 40-60% ... I'm reaching a give up point. Diet, sleep, exercise, all on point for the last 5 years. No improvements.

Get the tests. My practitioners (get multiple opinions always) indicated to me that its not always obvious, and often times people associate the bite with other insects - i.e. spiders and therefore don't bother to screen for Lyme.

Best thing is to screen for the antibodies... but do get multiple tests from different labs.

May I ask why you suggest multiple test from different labs?

Because one should never act on a single point of data.

Always get a second opinion on matters like this - not only can labs get things wrong, but so can doctors.

Of course, this is easier to do in a country that has adequate health care for its citizens, as is the case for me .. so, ymmv.

FYI it's possible to get it without a bullseye rash. Also sometimes the ticks bite you somewhere that's hard to see so you don't notice the rash even if you do have it.