You've been bitten by a tick. Now what?

Tick Bite Symptoms and Treatment

If you have recently been bitten by a tick(within the last 10 days) or are experiencing symptoms that may indicate Lyme disease or another tick-borne infection, timely clinical evaluation can help determine appropriate next steps. Mary-Beth Charno, NP, provides individualized tick-bite consultations for eligible patients in New York.

Symptoms That May Occur After a Tick Bite

Symptoms may appear immediately or up to 30 days after a tick bite. They can include:

• Facial palsy (drooping or weakness on one side of the face)

• Swollen lymph nodes

• Palpitations (irregular or rapid heartbeat)

• Night sweats

• Air hunger or shortness of breath (unrelated to exertion)

• Chest pain

• Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite

• Rash at the bite site (including “bull’s eye” rash — take a photo and mark the site)

• Fever or flu-like illness

• Fatigue or exhaustion

• Joint pain or swelling

• Muscle aches or pain

• Headaches

• Neck pain or stiffness

My Approach to Acute Tick-Bite Care

I provide integrative treatment for acute Lyme disease that addresses both the infection and your body’s healing systems. Treatment includes:

• Antibiotics and botanical medicines to cover the full growth cycle of Borrelia burgdorferi (up to 6 weeks)

• Herbal and nutraceutical support for immune function and detoxification pathways

• Lab testing when clinically appropriate

This combined approach helps reduce the risk of Lyme becoming a long-term illness.

Tick-Bite Consultation Information & Rates

• Initial tick-bite consult: $300 (virtual available for New York State patients) - 45-60 minutes

• Follow-up visits: $300 each, if needed

⚠️ Please note: This consultation is designed for early/acute tick-bite care. It does not apply to the more complex treatment required for late-stage or chronic Lyme disease.

How to Remove a Tick Safely

If you’ve been bitten by a tick, it’s very important that it is removed properly.