I was diagnosed with Lymes Disease this week. The Dr told me I was exposed prolly 6 months ago, that would mean I got bit in the middle of the winter. About 2 months ago I noticed a small bit or sting on my tricep, it was ichy and stiff.

In the mean time I was training for a metric century and rode it July 28. 3 days later my wrists are still numb and my back is starting to hurt. Finally a week later I go to the ER in the middle of the night my back hurt that bad. I get blood tests and muscle relaxers and for a few days things are improving when all of a sudden I get this massive rash on my chest back and belly.

Another midnight trip to the ER and follow up with my PCP. He gives me a script for a med to get rid of the rash. A day later he calls and tells me to pick up meds for Lymes disease. So that's the short story.

Here is my concern. I have a 35 mile ride in less than 3 weeks. I'm on a steroid until Sunday (3 more days) for the rash and anti-biotics for the Lymes for 3 weeks. Has anyone been in a similar situation and were you able to keep riding while treating this problem? I have been riding for less than a year, past 60, 150 pounds in good general condition. Not asking for medical advice just personal experiences.