Could it be Lyme Disease

[malok]

I was bitten by a tick about a year ago. I never had a bullseye rash however I began experiencing joint pain in my knees within a couple of months. The muscles in in the back of my thighs and calfs tighten up and seem to pull at the back of my knees. Stretching is only moderately successful. Walking will loosen things up but after sitting for a short period then the whole process starts over again. Now I am experiencing joint pain in my elbows and shoulders. It comes and goes but it is affecting strength and function. I have not experienced the fatigue or headaches. Any ideas?

[patsy10]

Those can be lyme symptoms.  Have you been evaluated by a doctor for these symptoms?

[gorbybelle]

I agree with patsy10 - your symptoms could be from the tick-bite - if I were you I would locate an LLMD.[lyme literate doctor] - as many 'main stream' docs. are not very knowledgeable about lyme disease - other than the treatment/symptoms of initial infection.

not having a 'bulls-eye rash' doesn't mean you haven't been infected - lyme symptoms can be so varied from person to person

gorbs