Cars, Ticks and Lyme Disease
SUNMAN EFFECTED BY LYME
After over 20 years of hunting classic cars, hauling them in to the yard, pulling parts and keeping the grass mowed, Sunman has been effected by a very small and difficult to see creature, the Deer Tick. Several years ago the founder of Sunman was bitten by an infected nymph stage tick so small it was not discovered for a few days. Not thinking much of the little thing when he found and removed the tick, he went about his business of collecting classic car parts. Within a week after discovery the symptoms of Lyme Disease manifested (bulls eye rash, profound fatigue, severe headache, fever, severe muscle pain).
As many car enthusiasts know, the excitement of discovering a hidden batch of classic cars can override the need to be cautious of nature.
Due to the long term effects of under-treated Lyme Disease, Sunman will be closing around the first of the year. This page is a word of caution to all car buffs hunting parts, PLEASE use protection before you get out in the grass, weeds, trees and brush. This disease has long term effects that can last a lifetime. It is difficult to restore a classic car when numbness, severe headaches and Lyme arthritis inhibit your ability and motor skills. Your loved ones will be at a loss to help you as you suffer the symptoms.
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PREVENTION
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Wear
light-colored clothing that covers most of your skin when you go into the woods
or an area overgrown with grass and bushes. This makes it easier to see and
remove ticks from your clothing. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and wear pants
instead of shorts. Tuck your pant legs into your socks for added protection.
Remember that ticks are usually found close to the ground, especially in moist,
shaded areas.
Use an insect repellent containing 20 to 30 percent DEET. Apply DEET sparingly
to skin according to directions on the label. Don't apply it to the face and
hands of children and don't use it on infants younger than 2 months of age.
After you spend time outdoors, check your skin and your children's skin (body
and scalp) carefully for ticks and rashes. Check your pets for ticks, also.
Photo courtesy of http://www.lymenet.org
The Bull's Eye (EM, or Erythema Migrans) rash is an early symptom of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected tick. Proper treatment with antibiotics is mandatory. If untreated, Lyme disease may progress to a chronic stage that can be disabling and difficult to cure.
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